Individuals are eligible to apply if they coach a girls, women, or mixed Ultimate Frisbee team based in the state of Illinois. To be considered a “team” for purposes of this fellowship, the players should be practicing regularly and have opportunities for competitive play. Generally speaking, that means the players will participate as a group in at least two tournaments or compete in a league with five or more regular season scheduled games through a school, college, park district, or club. Most players on the team should be middle school through 22 years of age. Coaches of mixed teams with a predominance of girls/women on their roster will be considered stronger candidates for the fellowship than those with predominantly male rosters.

The Board of Directors of CUC, with input from the CUC Player Advisory Board, will select the coaches who are awarded fellowships.

Applications are due January 3, 2026. Applicants will be notified no later than February 15, 2026 if they have been selected. Please note the application requires proof of the applicant’s coaching position and two references. Applicants invited into the Fellowship will have two weeks after being notified to review and, if they so choose, accept CUC's letter agreement.