Features

Contested Strip: Some People Just Can’t Handle Lei-Out

by January 14, 2016, 1:00pm 0

Some people just can't handle Lei-Out...

Melissa Witmer: In Her Own Words

by January 14, 2016, 5:40am 0

Skyd sits down with trainer Melissa Witmer learn more about her background and the future of the Ultimate Athlete Project.

Core Principles of the Ultimate Athlete Project Training

by January 14, 2016, 5:00am 0

So what are the principles in UAP that allow us to work smarter and not harder?  Principles one and two are about timing and planning. The third principle guides exercise and workout selection.

Developing Throwers and the Love for the Game

by January 12, 2016, 6:10am 0

Bryan Jones explains why players should be encouraged to learn creative throws early in their careers.

A Word From The New Editor-In-Chief

by January 11, 2016, 5:20am 0

Incoming Editor-in-Chief Liam Rosen explains why he's so passionate about ultimate and hints at some of the changes coming for Skyd in 2016.

So Long, and Thanks for all the Skyd

by January 8, 2016, 8:00am 0

Elliot Trotter signs off as Editor in Chief.

Effect & Side-Effect

by January 5, 2016, 1:13pm 0

Practice makes perfect. Except when you're unknowingly practicing bad habits.

It’s Time to Coach the Coaches

by December 23, 2015, 6:40am 0

We have great strength & conditioning  resources for players, but not enough focus on helping coaches use it with teams. Ren has some ideas on how to change that but is calling on all coaches for feedback.

 

Periodization

by December 21, 2015, 4:30am 0

Periodization means planning to peak for the most important part of your season. There are a ton of ways to do this. Here's an overview on how to do it successfully.

Dae Han Min Guk: Growing Korean Ultimate (Korean Version)

by December 17, 2015, 11:30pm 0

Translation by Hyunju Julie Kim 저라는 사람을 설명하는 데 빠질 수 없는 몇 가지 단어들이 있습니다. 하나는 한국계 미국인이라는 것, 그리고 또 다른 하나는 얼티밋을 한다는 것입니다. 제가 얼티밋을 처음 접했던…

Dae Han Min Guk: Growing Korean Ultimate

by December 17, 2015, 11:45am 0

Korea is hungry for ultimate. Coach Frank Nam offers a look into the growing community at their first international tournament in Hong Kong.

Contested Strip: The Force Abreakens

by December 16, 2015, 8:00am 0

A long time ago, on a field far, far away...