Elliot Trotter is the founder and former Editor in Chief of Skyd Magazine. He began playing ultimate at Highland Park High School (IL) in 2004, with then coach Kunal Pujara, and has been throwing way too hard ever since. In attending the University of Puget Sound, Elliot helped found the UPS Postmen and went on to captain his sophomore year. Elliot has coached everything from the elementary to club level in addition to numerous clinics and programs. Elliot has also been involved in many ultimate projects, founding RISE UP Ultimate and hosting Ultimate Globe Trotter, a travel show about ultimate. As a player, Elliot has competed internationally with many club teams including Melbourne Heads of State, Queretaro's Malaki, Auckland Magon, Boracay Dragons, Copenhagen Ragnarok and Seattle Voodoo. Additionally he has represented Australia at the 2015 World Beach Championships, Philippines at the 2015 Asian Oceanic Championships and has played professionally for the Seattle Rainmakers of the MLU.

RISE UP: Amsterdam Conference To Wow

by June 5, 2013, 7:06pm 0

RISE UP: Amsterdam is going to be a big deal. I’m not just saying that as a stakeholder (co-founder of RISE UP), I’m saying it because it’s a fact. RISE…

Sweet Video: Segundo Campeonato Nacional de Ultimate Playero

by May 13, 2013, 2:46pm 0

I thought it couldn’t get much better than this Flying Spirit video, but this video from the Spanish National Ultimate Championships in the Dominican Republic makes me amped for some…

NexGen 2013: Luke DiOrio?

by May 8, 2013, 12:28pm 0

There’s one NexGen spot remaining on the 2013 roster, and plenty of speculation as to who it’s going to be. Founder Kevin Minderhout will be in attendance at the College…

SkydCast #16: Tim Morrill, Explosive Ultimate

by May 7, 2013, 9:59am 0

Tim Morrill is changing the way ultimate players train for the sport. What used to be track workouts or unfocused weight-training, if at all, is being turned on its head…

Flying Spirit: Gorgeous Video

by May 3, 2013, 5:40pm 0

Braulio Perez Marti’s shares a simply magnificent view from Ultimate Frisbee Monte Hermoso Beach Tournament 2013 in Argentina. Just watch and drool. It’s definitely one of the best ultimate videos we’ve…

Friday Dumps: Go Pro!

by April 19, 2013, 1:20pm 0

Go Pro! There’s an excitement in the air. It’s actually happening. Professional ultimate* is happening in the USA. I never could have imagined this happening back when I was a…

Friday Dumps: Pro, Bama

by April 12, 2013, 12:28pm 0

The AUDL is about to begin their 2nd season this evening with Windy City taking on Cincinnati. Admit it. You’re excited. Whether you doubt them or have subscribed to the…

Letters to the Editor: What Do We Stand For?

by April 11, 2013, 10:49am 0

Ben Van Heuvelen‘s article, What Do We Stand For has been read over 40 thousand times since it was first published on Skyd only a month ago on March 11th….

Monday Dumps: KP, Fantasy Ultimate, Finland Indoor

by April 8, 2013, 2:22pm 0

Satoru Ishii talks organizing Japan’s Dream Cup @ Ultimate Interviews. This is the tournament that featuring an all-star US team traveling to compete (and lose in the finals) against Japan’s…

Friday Dumps: Time Square, Paganello, Your Kiss

by March 29, 2013, 3:26pm 0

Apparently Friday Dumps are not only editorials but also where I complain about stuff. We’re in Times Square, Baby This image graced THE Times Square to push the announcement of…