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: MLU and Spikeball, Coaching Advice, ACL Protection

by March 20, 2014, 7:31am 0

The MLU partners with SpikeBall, giving fans the chance to play before games and at halftime. Reddit’s r/ultimate offers tips to a new High School coach. Offer up your own…

It’s Game Time: Are You Ready?

by March 20, 2014, 7:18am 0

We all know the difference between just showing up and being at our very best. Ren's got some systematic ways to tap into your potential every time you hit the field.

Wednesday Dumps: USAU and the Semi-Pro Leagues, Canadian U19 Teams, UK Mixed Uni Nationals

by March 19, 2014, 8:37am 0

Dennis “Cribber” Warsen answered a bunch of questions about old-school ultimate and his Flatball documentary in an AMA on reddit yesterday. Check out his answers here. USA Ultimate releases an…

Food for Thought

by March 19, 2014, 6:52am 0

USA Ultimate's strategy is strong, says Lou. And he wants to know: does third-party officiating change what is and isn't moral?

175 Grams: It’s Like We’re Living In ‘Frozen’

by March 19, 2014, 6:39am 0

When it's 25 degrees outside and you've got 30 kids at practice, you'd done something right with regard to recruitment and retainment. This week's 175 Grams is all about getting and keeping numbers.

Tuesday Dumps: AMA with Cribber, Jersey March Madness, UltimateNation Talks College

by March 18, 2014, 8:24am 0

Skyd is hosting an AMA with Flatball Director Dennis “Cribber” Warsen, from 12-2PM PST. Bama Secs is hosting a March Madness Jersey Bracket to vote on the best jerseys. Vote…

Monday Dumps: MLU Proposal, Break Throws, Closing the International Gap

by March 17, 2014, 8:43am 0

MLU proposes a potential compromise to work together with USAU. r/ultimate discusses around versus inside break throws. Mario O’Brien’s thoughts on non-US teams closing the international gap. Chris Larberg (Oklahoma)…

What I See

by March 17, 2014, 6:16am 0

Jen uses storytelling and video to highlight and celebrate the willpower, talent, and athleticism that make women's ultimate a beautiful game in this week's Making Fury.

Friday Dumps: Rumble Roster, New MLU Rules, Romantic Ultimate

by March 14, 2014, 8:27am 0

The New York Rumble announce their 26-man roster for 2014. r/ultimate discusses the new MLU rules announced in their latest podcast. Romance: the key to mixed ultimate success? USA Ultimate…

Thursday Dumps: Nightlock Captains, USA vs. Canada WUGC2012, Handler Poaching

by March 13, 2014, 8:09am 0

New documentary film Flatball’s Indiegogo campaign is blowing up — over $7,000 raised on the first day! Have you donated yet? Lots of tournaments in Europe for very few warm-weather…

Quick Tips for Developing Athleticism in Practice

by March 13, 2014, 3:46am 0

Melissa Witmer's newest training blog installment is about training faster change of direction and more efficient movements at practice. Trust us, it's worth it.

Wednesday Dumps: Neeley and Thorne Talk Field Space, Bad Habits, Puddle Layouts

by March 12, 2014, 8:25am 0

Jonathan Neeley breaks down field spacing with Alex Thorne.  r/ultimate discusses bothersome habits on the ultimate field. Puddles getting in the way of layouts. Centex releases the men’s pools. UNC…