Queen’s Ultimate has long been one of the University’s best-kept secrets.
With a first-place finish in Canada in 2023-24 and a third place ranking in 2024-25, the team has solidified its reputation for excellence, consistently producing top-tier Ultimate players. Among them are three Queen’s athletes selected to represent Canada at an international tournament in Spain. Dax Miller, ArtSci ’26, Lucas Coster, Sci ’25, and Tyler Gunasekera, Kin ’25, were all selected to represent Canada at the 2025 U24 Ultimate World Championships from June 21 to 28 in Logroño, Spain.
Miller and Gunasekera have been selected for Canada’s open division team, whereas Coster will play with the mixed division team.
Much of Queen’s Ultimate’s success can be attributed to Peter Galbraith, head coach of the Men’s Ultimate team. A Kingston legend and a well-respected figure on the international coaching circuit, Galbraith has been instrumental in developing players both individually and as part of the Gaels’ program.
His dedication has made Queen’s one of the top Ultimate programs in the country, with four national championships in the past seven years, plus multiple silver and bronze finishes.
Miller credits Queen’s Ultimate and Galbraith’s coaching for shaping him into the player he is today.
“His dedication to making Queen’s one of the top Ultimate programs in the country is unreal. […] It’s wild when you think about how successful he’s been—four national championships in the past seven years, plus a bunch of silver and bronze finishes. That kind of consistency is rare, and it says a lot about his coaching,” Miller said in an interview with The Journal.
Now preparing for his third international tournament, Miller reflected on what it means to represent Canada on the world stage.
“It’s an incredible experience, and I feel really grateful to have this opportunity again. This will be my third time representing Canada—first with the U20 team in Poland in 2022, then with the U24s in Nottingham last year, and now heading to Spain as a returning player, which I’m really excited about,” Miller said.
“Wearing the flag is always an honour, but what really stands out is the chance to travel and connect with so many talented players from around the world,” he added. “The level of competition pushes you to grow.”
For many student-athletes, playing professionally is an opportunity that only becomes available after graduating, but not for Miller, who has been playing in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) since he was a senior in high school.
“I’ve been playing for the Toronto Rush in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA)—the top professional league for Ultimate in North America—since Grade 12, which has been an incredible experience. I also play for Toronto GOAT, the city’s top club team and one of the most historic programs in Canada. Playing for the Rush has been especially meaningful because I used to go to their games as a kid, so it feels like a full-circle moment to be on the team now.”
For Miller, the beauty of international play lies in bringing identities from all across the globe together, uniting them under one common goal, and there’s one player in particular Miller’s especially looking forward to playing with.
“If I had to pick one player, I’m especially excited to play with, it’d be Melvyn Brichet,” he said.
“We played against each other in the World Cup semis two years ago when he was with Team , and we just clicked immediately. He’s such a skilled player and a hilarious guy off the field. Now that he’s a permanent resident in Canada, I’m trying to pick up some proper Parisian French from him, and in exchange, I’m teaching him better English—well, trying to anyway.”
As the three Gaels set their sights on Spain, it’s clear that the Gaels’ Ultimate program has done an excellent job continuing to develop players like Miller, who require top-notch development to match their top-notch talent.
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