Dr. Rena Eleázar, PT, DPT, SCS

Director of Sports Performance

Rena Eleázar is excited to return as the Director of Sports Performance for NYGL. She aims to continue elevating the level of athlete care and performance for women and non-binary athletes in professional Ultimate.

As co-founder of @matchfitperformance, Rena uses her knowledge as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support athletes' journeys through injury rehab all the way to peak performance.

She hopes to integrate all she has learned from working within other professional sports organizations, such as the Brooklyn Nets and New Jersey Devils, to give all of NYGL's athletes the support they deserve on and off the field.

Brittany Taylor (BT)

Coach for New York Gridlock

I began playing Ultimate at LC Bird High School in Chesterfield, VA. Times were tough before many schools had girls teams, but it cemented my love for the sport, and especially the mixed game that I would participate in for many years to come. I played, captained, and later coached for Hydra at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. One fun achievement was earning 2nd runner up Coach of the Year as Hydra placed 5th at D-I College Nationals in 2021. I’ve also played, commissioned, and served on organizing boards for countless local leagues in central VA, played and coached for Color of Ultimate, and coached Bern FABulous at Club Worlds in 2022.

I entered the PUL as a player for DC Shadow in 2021. Driven by many of the same goals and objectives of the league, I’m looking forward to coaching in New York with Gridlock. At home in Richmond, VA I enjoy hitting the gym, decorating, and watching as much college basketball as possible.

Dmitry Suvorov

Scouting & Film Review Coach

I’m excited to join the Gridlock for the 2024 season! I started playing ultimate in 2012 and have competed in both men’s and mixed ultimate at the college, club and pro level. I was a coach for the Rutgers men’s team in 2018-2019 and helped them to their first college nationals since 2014. Coaching at the pro level is going to be a challenge but I am looking forward to working with the team and contributing to this incredible ultimate community.

Antoine Davis

Mental Performance Coach

As a passionate advocate for mental resilience and peak performance, I proudly serve as the Mental Performance Coach for the esteemed New York Gridlock women's frisbee team. With a profound commitment to unlocking the full potential of every athlete, I employ a holistic approach to mental training with personalized strategies tailored to each player's unique needs.

Drawing upon years of experience and a deep understanding of human psychology, I empower the members of the New York Gridlock to cultivate unwavering focus, unshakable confidence, and resilience in the face of adversity. Through collaborative goal-setting, visualization exercises, mindfulness practices, and cognitive restructuring, I guide these exceptional athletes on their journey to achieving excellence both on and off the field.

Driven by a genuine passion for helping others thrive under pressure, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of mental toughness, self-belief, and unwavering determination within the New York Gridlock community. Together, we strive not only to achieve victory on the frisbee field but also to harness the power of the mind to conquer any challenge that comes our way.