PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Phoenix, member of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA), have announced the signing of brothers Adam and Sam Grossberg. The duo hail from Ambler, PA, grew up in the Philadelphia area ultimate community and bring a wealth of talent and local pride to the Hotbirds’ roster.
Adam Grossberg, a 5'10", 175 lbs cutter, possesses elite athleticism and endurance on the field. His ability to gain yardage and move the disc, in addition to his history of winning matchups, make him a challenging presence for opposing defenses. A natural leader, Adam founded Wissahickon High School’s varsity ultimate team in 2021, going on to secure a state championship in his final year. His resume includes Philadelphia area teams AMP and Ghostbusters, as well as boasts a world championship win with the 2022 USA U20 Open National Team. He currently captains Georgia Tech’s ultimate team, in addition to being rostered to the 2025 USA U24 Open National Team.
Sam Grossberg, a 5'9", 160lbs handler has exceptional field vision and agility with indepth skill to change the point of attack and manage handler defense. Sam’s resume includes Philadelphia area club teams Padawans, AMP and Ghostbusters, in addition to a national championship win with the 2024 U20 Philadelphia SEPDA team and a world championship title with the 2024 USA U20 Mixed National Team. He is currently rostered with the 2025 USA U24 Mixed National Team as well as Georgia Tech’s ultimate team.
"We couldn't be more excited to have Adam and Sam join the Phoenix," said Head Coach David Brandolph. "They are Swiss Army knives, as in, they can do everything. They are the definition of all-around players with elite skills at any position in ultimate. We believe they have the potential to be stars in the UFA and are excited to see them develop and make significant contributions to our goal of bringing a UFA Championship to Philadelphia."
“Now, with much more experience under my belt, I'm excited to rejoin the team as a more comfortable and well-rounded player.” Adam said, referencing his one season with the Phoenix in 2022. “Having grown up playing in Philadelphia, I'm looking forward to reconnecting with friends and teammates, succeeding together on a much larger stage and representing the frisbee community we owe so much to. I've been training extremely hard to be the best player I can be. Anything less than a championship will be a defeat.”
Sam added, "I’ve spent my entire ultimate career within the Philadelphia ultimate community. It has given me the opportunity to grow within a supportive group of athletes and competitors. A lot of who I am can be contributed to PADA, and the youth scene within Philadelphia. I am excited to represent the city at the next level with the Phoenix, I knew if I was to play professionally, it was always going to be for them. I want this season to build a baseline for something that can be sustained for years.”
Sam's ability to control the flow of the game and distribute the disc with precision makes him a valuable asset to the Phoenix offense, while Adam’s ability to create separation and finish in the end zone will add a new dimension to the Phoenix attack. The addition of the Grossberg brothers is a major boost for the Philadelphia Phoenix as the team looks to soar to new heights, building on their success and striving to compete for an UFA championship. To see the Grossbergs in action during Hotbird Summer presented by Summerseat Crush, purchase tickets now at: https://www.phoenixulti.com/.
