Columns

The Grind Skyd Magazine

The Grind features words from athletes and minds at the highest level of the game.

It Takes A Village DeAnna Ball

Championship Coach of Ohio State Fever, DeAnna Ball focuses her column on team development from a philosophical and emotive perspective.

Training Blog Skyd Magazine

Training tips, techniques from our expert contributors. Three Thursdays a month

Ultimate Globe Trotter Elliot Trotter

Elliot Trotter is traveling the globe to produce a web series on ultimate. Here’s the latest from abroad. Follow Elliot’s adventure at ultimateglobetrotter.tv

Beau Knows Blog Beau Kittredge

Beau Kittredge sets his mind free in his column about nothing.

Strings Spike Friedman

I’m Spike Friedman, I’m a sportswriter for Grantland and The Stranger, and I’m going to do my best to become an ultimate fan this year covering the Seattle Rainmakers.

Contested Strip Megan & Meghan

Ultimate’s only comic!

The Zemelist Matty Zemel

Matty Zemel invites you along on his journey coaching Team India Open in preparation for WUGC 2016.

Transultimate Jenna Weiner

Discussions about transitioning and transgender issues in ultimate.

Scooberlicious Ultimate Lawrence McKendell

Scooberlicious is a FB Live show hosted by Lawrence Mckendell. It’s designed to highlight and celebrate the people and events that make the sport of ultimate so cool! As a player, I’ve discussed and debated with teammates and friends, on many facets of the game, and now I am looking for new people to have thoughtful, and engaging conversations on the various topics of this ever-evolving sport.

Latest

Thursday Dumps: Ultimate Athlete Project, Greatest Women’s Player, and Freechild’s Spikes

by January 22, 2015, 10:11am 0

If you’ve been procrastinating on that new year’s resolution, time to stop! The Ultimate Athlete Project is only taking new members through Friday, so you’re running out of time. r/ultimate…

Wednesday Dumps: Goalty, AUDL, and #Leiout2015

by January 21, 2015, 10:20am 0

Is Goaltimate your go-to? If so, the Golden Gate Goaltimate Games are coming in March. Check it out. Let’s talk AUDL. We’ve got an update from the commissioner, a Sludge…

Thursday Dumps: Elite Throws v Marks, BitTorrent, and UCSB Black Tide

by January 15, 2015, 2:01pm 0

Which is better at the elite level, throwers or marks? An r/ultimate user raised the question for discussion. It’s always good to see the other side of those we play…

The Stability Series (Part 1): An Introduction to the Gluteal Muscles

by January 15, 2015, 10:00am 0

In our first article in a series on sport-specific stability, Thom Wendelboe introduces us to our butts and explains three stretches to assess flexibility and improve proprioception.

Wednesday Dumps: PoNY, D3 Schools, and GamerGrip

by January 14, 2015, 9:06am 0

PoNY gentlemen (both current and alum) will be holding a Reddit AMA on Friday. Submit questions now!  r/ultimate is currently discussing D3 schools that have made a D1 Nationals appearance. …

It’s Not Worth It

by January 14, 2015, 6:42am 0

World Champion Calise Cardenas knows that injuries are going to keep happening. But should we keep downplaying them?

Tuesday Dumps: Micklemania, High Tide, and Liz Penny

by January 13, 2015, 9:43am 0

Now THAT’s what we call #micklemania. One r/ultimate member has asked a crucial question: Is High Tide worth it? Well? Is it? The San Francisco Dogfish have added Liz Penny to…

Women’s Ultimate Hopes to Take Flight in Kenya. Here’s How You Can Help

by January 13, 2015, 8:27am 0

Mercy Mbago is determined to start a women's ultimate program in Kenya and, in the process, improve her own life. Found out what's standing in her way and how you can help.

Monday Dumps: Stacks, AFDA 2015, and The Night’s Watch

by January 12, 2015, 9:00am 0

In this post of Speaking Ultimate, they talk “stack.” Probably a useful one for those rookies. Curious what 2015 holds for our friends down under? The AFDA’s got some solid…

D-Line Swag: What Do You Bring To The Table?

by January 12, 2015, 8:00am 0

What's the difference between success and defeat on the ultimate field? Robyn Wiseman explains why it's all about swagger in the debut of her column, Robyn's Nest.

Thursday Dumps: Forehands, Throwbacks, and U23 Open Champs.

by January 8, 2015, 9:00am 0

New year’s resolutions are in full swing, and that means rookies. Check out this guide to throwing a flick you can use on them. We’ve looked at college fundraising, now…

Troubleshooting for Power Performance

by January 8, 2015, 8:27am 0

Are you struggling to translate your gym strength to the field? Do your joints hurt after a plyo work? Too much pressure on your knees when you squat? Ren Caldwell is here to help!