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.

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The Throwing Doctor

by April 17, 2015, 7:55am 0

Major League throwing nerd. It's a thing.

Thursday Dumps: Harbaugh at Magnum Practice, Charlotte Express Greatest, Alika Johnston for Callahan

by April 16, 2015, 2:51pm 0

MagnUM wrote an imploring plea to Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh to join one of their practices. Last night, he did so. Read the ESPN.com article (yes, seriously) about it…

Group Strength Training for Ultimate

by April 16, 2015, 9:44am 0

Strength training is a must if you want to excel as a player, but lots of people struggle with lifting alone. One possible solution: join a training group!

Wednesday Dumps: Embarrassing Moments, Tuesday Toss, Funny Callahan

by April 15, 2015, 11:52am 0

Flatball Radio is trying to collect ultimate’s most embarrassing moments. Submit yours here. Evan Lepler’s Tuesday Toss has a solid recap of week one for you.  Support International Women’s Ultimate…

Tuesday Dumps: US Open List, FlikUlti, and Soham Shah

by April 14, 2015, 10:20am 0

The Boston Whitecaps just announced Coca-Cola as their new sponsor. The US Open teams list is here, with more than a touch of international flair! There’s a new ultimate app…

Reflections on WCBU 2015

by April 13, 2015, 1:00pm 0

In the aftermath of Beach Worlds, Karen Ko chatted with a few of the United States’ female players and asked them about their experiences, from Women's to Mixed Master's.

Monday Dumps: David Liewant Interview, Zone D, and Nightlock Tryouts

by April 13, 2015, 11:01am 0

Sarah Paddle Swim has released a new interview with one of ultimate’s co-founders. r/ultimate is putting together a database of zone defenses. Contribute here. Check out the AUDL youtube channel’s…

I’m Going to be an Ultimate Fan

by April 13, 2015, 7:00am 0

Grantland sportswriter Spike Friedman is on a mission to become an ultimate fan.

Being Chosen and Choosing the Team

by April 13, 2015, 5:02am 0

When Mario O'Brien helped select the US national team for Beach Worlds, he wanted to do more than pay lip service to the team's stated goals. Here's how the team came together.

Friday Dumps: Barely Ultimate, Callahan Video Rankings, Speaking Ultimate

by April 10, 2015, 11:45am 0

  Head over here to play the AUDL weekly Pick’em Challenge. Now THIS is funny: Barely Ultimate This redditor takes their Callahan videos very seriously.   [cm_ad_changer campaign_id=”5″]   On…

Training for the Highlight Reel

by April 9, 2015, 1:51pm 0

Speed. Agility. Quickness. If you want it, you've gotta train for it.

Thursday Dumps: AUDL AMA, and UltiJobs

by April 9, 2015, 12:02pm 0

  There’s an AUDL AMA today at 2pm, don’t miss it!  DiscStore is hiring! An article without the rules of ultimate being explained. We’ve made it!    [cm_ad_changer campaign_id=”5″]  …