The Coach I Am Not

by DeAnna Ball March 5, 2015, 8:44am 0

Focus, a competitive spirit, and productivity can be a lot harder to find at practice than at a tournament. Even a the coach of the reigning national champs can relate.

Thinking Ultimate, Watching the Super Bowl

by Mario O'Brien March 3, 2015, 8:20am 0

A month later, the Super Bowl has RISE UP's Mario O'Brien thinking... ultimate. His thoughts? Offensive game planning, #becausesports, and more. Oh, and one last thing: Don't believe the hype.

Want to Be More Explosive? Know Your Five Pillars!

by Ren Caldwell February 13, 2015, 9:22am 0

You need to be solid in five key areas to maximize how explosive you are. Ren's got the list, along with ways to test and exercises for getting better.

Advanced Athletic Development: Part 2 – Nutrition & Hydration

by Brent Steepe February 13, 2015, 9:07am 0

Brent Steepe explains how nutrition and hydration lay the foundation for sustainable fitness, and why you should avoid mainstream misconceptions about them.

What is Your Coaching Purpose?

by John Sandahl February 10, 2015, 4:56am 0

John Sandahl shares coaching strategies, how to find your coaching purpose, and why discovering your purpose can help keep you motivated throughout the entire season.

Advanced Athletic Development: Part 1 – Process vs. Progress

by Brent Steepe January 27, 2015, 9:00am 0

In this six-part series, professional personal trainer Brent Steepe discusses his deviation from the fitness industry and what ultimate athletes need for future decades of elite play.

Troubleshooting for Power Performance

by Ren Caldwell 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!

The Ghetto Birds: Why Not Us?

by Taylor Kanemori January 7, 2015, 10:47am 0

From a censored team name to controversial antics, Seattle's Ghetto Birds (Seattle Mixed) paved a unique path to the USA Mixed Championship finals. Ghetto Bird Taylor Kanemori tells their story.

Danny Karlinsky SkydFund AMA Highlights

by Skyd Magazine November 19, 2014, 2:18pm 0

Some of our favorite answers from Danny Karlinsky's reddit AMA.

Bringing Ultimate to the “Worst City in the World”

by Chris Bristow October 22, 2014, 7:00am 2

Unfazed after countless hardships and hurdles, expat Chris Bristow details his experiences founding and coaching an ultimate team in Medan, Indonesia.