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.

Win the Fields: Gold Standard

by September 7, 2012, 9:21am 0

Following up on a post from a few weeks back, I recently had a chance to catch up with Dr. Tom Crawford about the US National Teams.  I’ve been musing…

Win the Fields: 28!?

by August 15, 2012, 11:28am 0

The roster limit at Worlds was 28 players.  For USA Ultimate this fall it will be 27. I have always been an advocate of small teams and am constantly blown…

Win the Fields: US National Team

by August 1, 2012, 6:00am 0

With true Worlds in the books, it is time to start thinking about 2016’s campaign, a surprisingly short four years away.  The time has come to put away the winner-goes…

Win the Fields: Worlds Wrap

by July 27, 2012, 11:13am 0

The best thing about Worlds was the eight day running conversation-argument-discussion between Chase and myself.  Emerging above ground during our broadcasts, the conversation was punctuated by some amazing interviews with…

Sakai Journal: Tournament Day 3

by July 9, 2012, 3:22pm 0

Japan v Great Britain (Open) This game ran a very predicable script from the opening pull all the way until 13-8 Japan and then things got crazy.  Great Britain got…

Sakai Journal: Tourney Day 2

by July 8, 2012, 2:41pm 0

Team USA vs Team Canada This game started as a Fury blowout.  They went up a quick and easy 5-2, scoring easily and converting some basic execution errors from the…

Sakai Journal: Day 3

by July 6, 2012, 5:51pm 0

We just crossed the International Date Line and the seat beside, where Chase should be sitting, is empty.  Truthfully, it’s been pretty nice to have an empty seat next to…

Off to Worlds

by July 5, 2012, 7:19pm 0

By the time you read this, I will be on a plane somewhere over the Pacific Ocean on my way to Sakai to broadcast World’s as a part of the…

2012 Worlds Preview

by July 5, 2012, 7:18pm 0

Last Monday, Fresh and I drove up to Portland for the Team Australia vs Rhino friendly.  The Dingoes were in the States for a pre-Worlds tune-up and Portland was their first stop.  Chase…

Musings on D-III

by May 18, 2012, 12:37am 0

Tomorrow brings the first day of the D-III championships.  In addition to giving me a chance to spend two days refreshing Score Reporter and Twitter (teams, add your accounts below),…