OUR COACHES
Paul Ulibarri
Paul Ulibarri
Paul Ulibarri
Discraft team captain, touring professional, and 7th highest earner in PDGA history. If you're looking for a lesson with the best of the best, no need to look any further.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Pete Ulibarri
Paul Ulibarri
Paul Ulibarri
Pete is an absolute natural disc golf athlete and coach. He is driven by his passion to help students unlock their hidden potential, and has had incredible success in doing so over the past 13 years. You will not regret taking the time to learn from him.
Location: Eastern AZ
Sai Ananda
Paul Ulibarri
Chris Zagone
Sai has been a student of the sport and avid disc golfer in the Inland Northwest since 2011. After taking her first career win in FJ16 in 2013 she has pursued competition at the highest level earning Junior and Amatuer world titles, in 2014 & 2016, with over 50 career wins since then. Skill building and comprehension has been a corner sto
Sai has been a student of the sport and avid disc golfer in the Inland Northwest since 2011. After taking her first career win in FJ16 in 2013 she has pursued competition at the highest level earning Junior and Amatuer world titles, in 2014 & 2016, with over 50 career wins since then. Skill building and comprehension has been a corner stone in her development as a player and visualization has played a big role in keeping her mind and body connected.
Location: Cheney, Washington
Chris Zagone
Sam Castiglione
Chris Zagone
Chris Zagone is a 45-year-old professional disc golfer based in Palm Bay, Florida. He has been deeply immersed in the sport since 1999. What began as a casual hobby quickly evolved into a lifelong passion that would ultimately reshape my career and lifestyle. With a competitive spirit and a deep appreciation for the strategy and finesse o
Chris Zagone is a 45-year-old professional disc golfer based in Palm Bay, Florida. He has been deeply immersed in the sport since 1999. What began as a casual hobby quickly evolved into a lifelong passion that would ultimately reshape my career and lifestyle. With a competitive spirit and a deep appreciation for the strategy and finesse of disc golf, he officially joined the PDGA in 2007 and have since competed in over 200 tournaments across the globe.
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
Cory Sharp
Sam Castiglione
Sam Castiglione
Cory is a gifted disc golf athlete and consistently looks forward to sharing his experiences with his students – he came up in the game with Paul Ulibarri and they have always held similar perspectives on how to push yourself to consistently improve.
Location: Shawnee, KS
Sam Castiglione
Sam Castiglione
Sam Castiglione
In his 20 years playing disc golf, Sam has developed hugely as an athlete and as a coach. Alongside his PDGA wins, he has consistently worked to improve his local disc golf scene and has loved bringing his knowledge to all of his students.
Location: Western NY
Anthony Anselmo
Anthony Anselmo
Anthony Anselmo
Though only 18 years old, Anthony has been competing for 13 years. His PDGA #56579 shows over 150 events. He has experienced all levels of competition from juniors to pro. He has won 3 junior world titles and 21 events while playing MPO. He is currently a 100% lefty forehand player. Most of his coaching will focus on adding touch, accurac
Though only 18 years old, Anthony has been competing for 13 years. His PDGA #56579 shows over 150 events. He has experienced all levels of competition from juniors to pro. He has won 3 junior world titles and 21 events while playing MPO. He is currently a 100% lefty forehand player. Most of his coaching will focus on adding touch, accuracy, and distance to your forehand. He will also with putting and the mental side of things.
Location: Charlotte, NC (soon to be Raleigh)
Chad Hemsley
Anthony Anselmo
Anthony Anselmo
Chad was introduced to disc golf as a kid by his dad and really tarted playing it in High School. Chad is a multi sport athlete who competed in college track and also has bachelor's degree in psychology and neuroscience. He loves the mental side of the sport. He has been competing in open the past few years with many podium finishes.He al
Chad was introduced to disc golf as a kid by his dad and really tarted playing it in High School. Chad is a multi sport athlete who competed in college track and also has bachelor's degree in psychology and neuroscience. He loves the mental side of the sport. He has been competing in open the past few years with many podium finishes.He also has professional experience in coaching!
Location: Columbia, SC
Steven Jacobs
Anthony Anselmo
Steven Jacobs
Steven has competed in disc golf tournaments since 2009, winning the Junior World Championship in 2011 and the Amateur World Title in 2013. Teaching since 2016, Steven is excited to share his knowledge with you! Steven wanted to call Charlotte home ever since competing in the 2012 Worlds and that became a reality in 2021.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Steven Jacobs
With two decades of Disc Golf experience under his belt and a 15 year career as an educator Ryan Johnson brings a unique blend of expertise to the realm of Disc Golf instruction as a player. He has honed his skills on countless courses, mastering techniques and strategies that have propelled him to success in tournaments and friendly rounds alike.
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Our Mission
Teaching the Sport
Disc Golf is a sport that is growing in popularity every year. As one of the top professional players over the past decade, Paul Ulibarri is dedicated to spreading the game and teaching the next generation of competitors. Like any other sport, becoming great at disc golf requires quality practice and dedication. Ulibarri can help players develop good techniques early to set them up for success in the future. Whether you’re a new player who is looking to develop proper form or a seasoned competitor looking for an edge during tournament play, the Ulibarri Leadership Institute offers the tools and instruction to help you reach your Disc Golf goals.
Mentoring the Future
As Team Captain for Discraft, Paul has played a key role in identifying and fostering talented young players who will become the next generation of elite competitors. Now, he continues that mission by developing a mentorship program for up-and-coming players who are dedicated to growing their skills, careers, and the sport of disc golf. Paul’s work as chair of the PDGA Pro Touring Players Committee has given him a unique perspective on the inner workings of the disc golf industry and his insights can help anyone who wants to compete against the best in the world. The Ulibarri Leadership Institute will work with experts across several disciplines to offer the best service and advice available to players.