In 1990, Lou was born into ultimate behind the library on the Carleton College campus winning his first game ever, a 11-10 3rd Goodhue v. 2nd Goodhue grudge match. He played for the B Team his freshman year and then four years for CUT, reaching the semis at Nationals twice. Moving to Seattle, Lou played ten years for the Fish, winning a World's gold (97), bronze (02) a Nationals gold (04) and three silvers (96, 97, 05). As a coach, Lou led Syzygy for four years (97-00) winning gold (00) and two silvers (98, 99). Since moving to Oregon, he has coached Fugue 4 years and won a title in 2010.

Up and Down

by November 8, 2012, 5:52am 0

As I watched the Club Championships this year, I was disappointed that once again the wind was the biggest story line.  As a fan and commentator I think USA Ultimate…

Sarasota Morning

by October 24, 2012, 3:00am 0

I wake up before everyone and slip out of the hotel into the dark.  As I walk toward the beach under the glow of the street lamps, the Palm Bay…

The Monkey on our Backs?

by October 17, 2012, 6:43am 0

I watched the giant firestorm (1, 2, 3) that erupted in the aftermath of the Team Japan – Team Canada game at Worlds this past summer and felt like it…

Win the Fields: It’s That Simple

by October 11, 2012, 8:46am 0

Watching NW Regionals a week ago, I was struck by a small and simple thing that separates the great teams from all the rest: they threw to open people.  More…

Northwest Regionals 2012: Final Thoughts

by October 3, 2012, 5:00am 0

This is a coda to the two daily wrap-ups (Sat, Sun) published earlier this week. Grumbles I’m still irked about the schedule.  Like most tournaments, it was set up with…

Northwest Regionals Day Two

by September 30, 2012, 9:18pm 0

Aggravatingly, all the games I wanted to see were simultaneous.  Fortunately, the three biggies were on adjacent fields, so I plopped myself in the middle and caught what I could….

Northwest Regionals Day One

by September 30, 2012, 6:58am 0

I’ve got some quick notes on the first day of NW Regionals. I certainly miss the California teams.  The overall feel of the tournament is diminished as the complexity and…

Win the Fields: Labor Day Video Review – Fish vs Bravo

by September 27, 2012, 10:46am 0

Sockeye You have to love what the Fish have done in the later part of the regular season.  Following ECC, they’ve gone 13-0 in knocking off Revolver, Bravo (twice), Furious…

Win The Fields: Labor Day Video Review – Part II

by September 19, 2012, 5:16am 0

It’s nice to return to Santa Cruz, even if it’s only through a computer screen.  I’m picking up where I left off last week; my original ambition was to cover…

Win the Fields: Labor Day Video Review

by September 12, 2012, 10:11am 0

I didn’t get to Labor Day in person this year, but thanks to the hard work of Kevin and crew, we all got to watch some games.  Here is the…