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Alan Caplin

USA

Jamming since the begining.

“AC” Playing since 1975 Active 1994 – 2025

59

Events

1

Wins

29

Podiums

Current standing

  • Ranking · Open #123 37 pts
  • Rating · Open #1721 333 · 838 matches

About

Tournament director for 2002 FPA worlds/Boston. Previous designer/editor of FPA forum. In top 50 for 10 years. Have competed at: WFDF/Finland 1997; WFDF Sweden 1999; Paganello/Rimini; Ventura Invitational; Wintershred; Manressa; The Masters; Jammers; New England Overall; New England Indoor Championships; VT States; VA States; CT States, FPA Worlds and others.

Favorite jam spots: Nantasket Beach, MA. Newport Beach, RI. JFK Park, Cambridge, MA. Sheep Meadow, NYC. Indoors in winter.

Career highlights
See Below. Tournament director FPA Worlds 2002. Also competed in Italy, Sweden, Finland. First freestyler to take stage(compete) at Paganello, Rimini, Italy. (with Bethany Sanchez)
How they started
Played catch in high school. Saw freestyle at the Band Shell/Central Park, New York City, circa 1975. Moved to Santa Rosa in 1978, played with UFOs. Moved to Boston in 1984.
Mentors
UFOs, my local buds. Players I.m inspired by: Ted Oberhaus, V. Bros, Tommy Leitner, many others.
Partners
Rick Williams, Petri Isola, Toddy Broduer, Paul Klemick, Melissa Trail, Steve Scannel, Mark Regallbuti, Scott Weaver, Judy Robbins, Rodney Sanchez, Bethany Sanchez, Jeff O'Brien, Z.
Media and appearances
Interviewed on National Public Radio at 2002 Worlds.
Other interests
Travel, Music, Biking

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