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There are two distinct Damien Scotts that have become all
too familiar to the ultimate world over the last 7 years –
each establishing him as one of the most unique people you’ll
meet in ultimate.
The first Damien I came to know was the one I’d see
at a party with a crowd of curious onlookers circling around
one of the many stupid ‘timate’ games he’s
brilliantly invented over the years. If you haven’t heard
of Turkimate, 7 foot Beertimate, Doppio Cantimate, Nolaughtimate,
7 mph Winetimate, or Mcresitimate, then you’ve missed
a side of Damien that’s almost as fun to watch as his
on-field show. The on-field show is what separates him from
the pack. This second Damien is the one that will outrun,
outjump, outthink, and outclass anyone who marks up against
him.
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This second Damien is the one that will outrun, outjump,
outthink, and outclass anyone who marks up against him.
I've played against Damien on numerous occasions and he's
by far the most complete athlete I've seen in ultimate. What
impresses me about Damien is how unassuming he is: he quietly
dominates the game in every aspect imaginable yet refuses
to let anyone know about it through tasteless arrogance. But
what impresses me most is his sportsmanship.
"I've never seen him argue a call or lose his temper
even in the most pressure packed situations," says Jam
teammate Idris Nolan. "He's a calming presence on our
team because he works so hard for someone with so much talent,
which inspires a lot of guys.”
Damien began playing with San Francisco's Jam after 2 years
with the exciting Houston Houndz and 4 years with Rice University
as a standout Callahan nominee. Since then Jam has steadily
improved, most recently reaching the final of the UPA Championships.
I have no doubt in my mind that Damien’s presence on
the team and Jam’s steady climb up the ranks isn't just
a coincidence.
Favorite tourneys and memories:
"The Paganello World Beach Ultimate Championships is
by far my favorite tourney, with Kaimana Klassik being a close
second. My favorite memory to date is placing 12th in the
World Freestyle Championships while at Paganello, but my proudest
moment was when I was selected to the US World Games team
that competed in Akita, Japan last summer.”
Damien is one of the sports premier players and is an excellent
ambassador of the honor system known as spirit of the game.
If you haven’t had the chance to see or meet him you’d
better do it soon, because there are always rumors of his
retirement looming…
— Mike Grant, Furious George
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