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Zeke and Tobi join for a Mamabird family reunion. We catch up on the start of the UFA season, a little Tom's Tourney, the Mamabird season so far, and, of course, Zeke's Callahan nomination and what Mamabird means to all of us.Watch Zeke's Callahan video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsxrVEQI4IwHow to Vote:1. https://play.usaultimate.org/members/...2. Login3. Click on "Voting"More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.00:00 Intro02:06 First Game Insights: Kins' UFA Debut05:25 Prime Jack Vs. Prime Daan11:36The Decraenes' Insane Start of Season Stats17:17 Exciting East Division Matchups18:08 WUCC Chatter20:27 UFA Season Chatter23:33 Mamabird USAU Ranking and Team Dynamics26:06 Callahan Video Favorites 29:00 Anticipation for the Anton Video Drop30:20 The Importance of Callahan Video Storytelling33:15 Live Reacting to the Unreleased Anton Video33:35 Need for Big Plays in Big Moments for Callahan Highlights 34:20 The Role of Club and UFA Clips in Callahan Videos38:55 The Callahan Award and Its Significance41:27 The Impact of Mamabird Culture47:08 The Wise Words of Jimmy Mickle50:25 How Important is Mental Game?54:30 Mamabird's Underdog Mentality56:48 Vote for Zeke!!!58:15 Zeke and Tobi's Pro Debuts59:00 Outro

Watch Zeke's Callahan Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsxrVEQI4IwHow to Vote:1. https://play.usaultimate.org/members/...2. Login3. Click on "Voting"A Mamabird family reunion. Zeke and Tobi join to talk about the season heading into Nationals. We catch up on a little bit of life, talk a little UFA, and, of course, we talk about Zeke's time with the Mamabird program, what it has meant to him, and why he's a deserving Callahan nominee.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Dr. Mike Lovich educates us on common injuries, prehab, and rehab for ultimate players. We get into cleats, foot health, and what ultimate players often overlook when it comes to health and performance.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

In the last decade, North Carolina Pleiades and Boston Brute Squad have won the most championships in the College and Club divisions respectively. Grace Conerly has played for both. She tells us what it's like to play for each program - how they're similar, and how they're different.From pouring over film to getting her millionth throw in, Grace leaves no stone unturned during preparation. She thinks about the sport in an extremely nuanced way. Today she teaches us about hucking from a stand still - the reads, the belief, and the execution.We also learn a bit about the PUL where Grace will be playing for NY Gridlock this season.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.00:00 Introduction to Grace Connerly03:00 Grace's Journey in Ultimate Frisbee04:33 The Impact of Pleiades on Development12:07 The Role of Fear of Failure in Motivation14:39 The Importance of Throwing Skills18:00 Analyzing Game Film for Improvement20:38 Understanding Pressure in Game Situations24:04 Hucking Techniques and Strategies27:29 The Art of Catchable Throws32:37 Understanding Hook Throws and Their Execution38:23 Game Mentality: College vs. Club39:57 Insights into the PUL Tryout Process47:14 The Landscape of the PUL and Team Dynamics51:25 Comparing Club Teams and Pro Teams53:08 Growing Interest in Ultimate Frisbee56:52 The Future of Professional Ultimate57:45 Innovative League Formats and Ideas59:33 Exploring Season Tickets and Memberships01:02:18 Game Day Roster Dynamics01:02:58 Integrating PUL Aspects into Club Play01:05:31 Brute's Ambitions and Upcoming Challenges01:09:16 Pleiades' Performance and Future Prospects

Antoine Davis joins to talk The Breakthrough Season Lab - his program to help ultimate players achieve their goals. It's a 16-week course for a group of 12 athletes that teaches Game IQ, how to train your Physical Engine, Competitive Mindset, and Fuel/Recovery.Enter The Lab here: https://www.skool.com/the-high-level-athlete-6980/about?ref=eb3b2c6c067642b1b148137eef4ae64cMore information about The Breakthrough Season Lab:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wcYv_wiq7WgrdnSOA3SGdSREmnal4JM6Gjg6VOvsfZU/edit?tab=t.0More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Ben and Ders combine their powers (à la Captain Planet, Voltron, the Constructicons...) to form BENDERS. The newly formed Brooklyn based DJ duo are long time teammates. Having won championships with Darkside, Ring of Fire, and Team USA -- they're part of a new, younger Pony core, while also creating music together.BENDERS join to talk music, creative inspirations, balancing life and frisbee, and connections between music and frisbee. More from Pod Practice:Buy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Frisbee tech is here. Have you ever wanted to be able get measurable, realtime feedback on your throws? Disc Sense is a lightweight sensor that attaches to a disc to track metrics like spin, angle, velocity, and touch. Luke Perkins and Devin Benson, creators of Disc Sense, join to talk about the tech, its potential, and how tech might impact the sport in the future. Maybe one day we'll be able to publish a Quinn Finer throwing profile, and you can compare the spin and angle of your forehand hucks to his... or you can see how much faster your release is than Kins'... can anyone throw with as much touch as Mikey? Be on the lookout for their Kickstarter. We'll share once it's up and running.https://discsense.net/More from Pod Practice:Buy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Season 4 started strong, but we lost some steam while on the road. We're all heading in different directions this season. Today we're catching up on upcoming 2026 plans.Buy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

At just 19 years of age, Elliot Hawkins was named Club Breakout Player of the Year. He led Bravo in goals and assists as a rookie (12G/15A/2D). This offseason he decided to sign with the Indy AlleyCats where he'll get to play with his 2 older brothers. Indy has made a big splash since Coach/GM Nathan Bussberg took the team over. We brought Elliot on to spill the beans on Indy's new leadership and big signings. We also talk about what it's like to be recruited as a free agent as pro ultimate continues to evolve, the mindset shift between pro and club, what motivates players, weighing the importance of spending time being physically present with your teammates, and, of course, we get a little update on our Birdies as they begin their season with eyes on a championship.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Today’s episode is all about offense with Fury standout, Dozer (Shayla Harris). Specifically attacking from the flat side of the field. You might also hear team’s call it the “wide side” or “big side.” We talk about why it’s important, how it’s different form the trap side, and Dozer educates us on how Fury attacks that part of the field. We also talk about spacing, challenges, different approaches, and read progressions. Dozer also asks us some questions about the “force back” defense that we’ve been known for in a little bonus segment. It’s a visual episode so we suggest watching it if you can. Let us know if you want more episodes like this. Reach out with questions. We’re looking to offer some services for 2026 and beyond. This episode is presented by Kikko Socks. Team sales event going on now. College and high school teams save 40% on Kikko Socks with no minimums on team orders placed before Feb. 15. Contact [email protected] or visit kikkosocks.com/teams for more information.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

We're back to talk UFA offseason with Adam Ruffner, his role with the UFA as Director of Content, player contracts, player movement, big signings, and some predictions. Maybe a Kins Bomb or two.This episode is presented by Kikko Socks. Team sales event going on now. College and high school teams save 40% on Kikko Socks with no minimums on team orders placed before Feb. 15. Contact [email protected] or visit kikkosocks.com/teams for more information.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Introduction2:05 The Evolution of UFA and Gameplay10:52 Refereeing vs. Self-Officiating in Ultimate Frisbee19:57 The Future of Ultimate Frisbee and Collaboration32:14 The Importance of Community Engagement34:15 The Role of Content Creation in Ultimate40:42 Navigating Social Media's Unpredictability44:21 Understanding the Value of Views59:50 Transparency in Player Contracts and Team Dynamics1:03:00 Kins Bombs and Player Movements1:03:58 Team Dynamics: The Empire and the Shred1:10:55 Predictions for the 2026 Season1:20:05 The Importance of Press Conferences and Fan Engagement

Sorry for the delay posting to Spotify and other platforms. We'll be back soon in the New Year.Mike and Stef get a little meta and talk about identity as players, coaches, media, and podcasters. We also debate the prioritization of winning, swap stories of our 2025 bromance, and discuss what European frisbee does so well than has been lost in the US. We’ve been taking more of a holiday break than expected, because Mike has been in Europe since his birthday. Regular scheduled programming when (if) he comes back. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Daan De Marrée is back to back European Champion with Mooncatchers and the 3 time reigning European Player of the Year. Now, after a run to finals with Machine, he is also the US Club Player of the Year, and the first player to be awarded POTY by Ultiworld in both Europe and the US. His stat line at US Nationals: 20 goals, 24 assists, and 4 blocks without turning the disc over a single time. A 20/20 Nationals performance is unheard of. To do it without a single turnover on a finals team is just mind boggling.At just 24 years old, Daan has a lot of pressure on his shoulders. He's already has more experience dealing with pressure than most 15 year veterans. Now, being widely considered the best player in the world, the spotlight on him is that much bigger.We talk to Daan about what that pressure feels like, how he deals with it, and what makes him so unique as a player.Since recording the episode he also helped lead Belgium to a silver medal finish at WBUC.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Today we share our Nationals perspective from the lens of this r/ultimate thread:https://www.reddit.com/r/ultimate/comments/1ohkf9n/national_championships_2025_posttournament/We also answer a listener question, give a recap of our Nationals experiences, the party at Mavericks (hosted by LP, Ben, and Ders), and touch on our futures heading into 2026.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Throwbot (and self-proclaimed cutter), Mac Hecht, joins to talk about Revolver's return to the top. Mac joins a long line of incredibly talented throwers like Ashlin Joye, Robbie Cahill, and Bart Watson to help lead Revolver to a title.Mac has been one of the most skilled throwers in the game since he was at Brown. He's hyper aware and humble about some of his limitations, but there's nobody you'd rather have with the disc in their hands. His combination of skill, ability to read defenses, and ability to execute quickly make Throwbot deadlier with the disc than any other model on the market.We ask Mac what he's looking for when he dissects defenses off the pull and dive deeper into sequencing pull plays throughout a game. We learned a lot this episode. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Levke Walczak joins to talk about upsetting an undefeated Fury team to win her second USAU National Championship with Boston Brute Squad. Levke was one of the first European players we've seen having sustained dominance in the US Club scene. In her first season with Brute it was far less common to see European players with big roles on US teams. Today it wouldn't be surprising to see multiple Europeans on the podium for Player of the Year across all divisions. She talks about the importance of believing, especially when you're down, her teammates, the emotions of competition, and we even breakdown a little film.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Zeke has made a name for himself as the best defender in college for 2 straight seasons. He's now making a reputation as a star offensive player in the club division. We talk to Zeke about preparing for Club Nationals with Bravo while kicking off the Mamabird season as a captain. We also talk about Quinn and Zeke's experiences as homegrown Colorado talent, the experience of gaining perspective away from Colorado, and the mentality shift between club vs college and defense vs offense.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Kins, Quinn, and Mikey catch up and swap stories from Regionals. We watch a short Red Tide clip of our boy, Bode, making plays. Finally, Mike recaps his quick trip to Wroclaw after Regionals to help coach Mooncatchers at EUCF.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro3:25 UFA Awards7:22 Pacmen Regionals32:20 Bravo Regionals55:02 Shoutout of the Week: Portland Red Tide56:38 BE Ultimate Playbook Play of the Week: Red Tide1:00:18 Mooncatchers EUCF Recap1:27:05 Outro

Brian Nevison comes back on the Pod to dive deeper into specific training for ultimate athletes. We go in depth into programming heading into the final leg of the season and what to focus on in the offseason. We talk about staying healthy, speed vs conditioning, CNS impact, when to focus on isometrics, eccentrics, and concentrics, heat conditioning, the importance of mobility, and plenty more. We recorded this episode on 8/20. A lot has happened since we recorded the episode, but all of the training conversation is still relevant.Check out this sample program from Brian: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AuRP6erWw9SNPUfjXbKMaxDB-Gh2wlxskd4oBtRu_wI/edit?usp=sharingUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Molica Anderson joins to talk a little bit about coaching the winner of the first 2 legs of the TCT, San Francisco Revolver. Revolver has been the most successful Men's program since the turn of the century. Molica was with the team during the heart of 2010s dynasty. She has seen its ups and downs (a lot of ups).This year's version of the team has been building for a few seasons, and is the 2025 favorite heading into the postseason.We dive into what makes Revolver such a strong program - its culture. We also talk about the importance of being female coach in the Men's Division, some of her mentors, coaching in Colombia, and watch a little film.We recorded this episode on September 5th.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Thomas Edmonds comes back on the show to talk about his experience at World Games with Team Canada. Canada was up 10-8 over Team USA with a chance to go up 11-8 in one of the most thrilling Gold Medal Games of all time. He shares perspective on what it's like to get so close to toppling the juggernaut that is Team USA.We also recap a little bit of Truck Stop's Pro Champs performance as they prepare for the postseason.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

We recorded this episode on August 25th before Pro Champs. Grant's back. Megamind. The Mediocre Monk. Now in his second year playing with Johnny Bravo... oh and a 3x World Games Gold Medalist. In this episode Grant talks about the experience of playing in his 3rd World Games. We dive into teammates, preparation, and the thrilling final against Canada. We even dive into complexities of rooting for Team USA. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eBuy Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Tobe Decraene hops back on the pod to talk Boston Glory's UFA Championship season.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Support the Pod by using our referral link to buy your next pair of Tokays: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeWe're big cleat nerds at Pod Practice. Today we talk about cleats with Tokay Founder, Robin Lamy. Most frisbee players are wearing soccer, football, or lacrosse cleats. Most of those cleats have design choices to optimize for performance in their respective sports. We talk through different styles of cleats, what to consider when choosing a pair of cleats, and the different preferences each one of us has.Robin walks us through the design choices of Tokay Flights that are tailored towards ultimate. He also opens up about challenges of starting a small business for frisbee players and mistakes he's made along the way. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Kins and Kai shoot talk about Frisbee Social Media. Kai is only 18 years old and has already captured the attention of the frisbee world through Social Media. Follow him  @kaicsports  on YouTube, IG, and TikTok as he documents his journey to become the best player in the world and normalizing the lifestyle of a frisbee player.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro2:08 Kai's Origins9:54 Social Media17:36 Reason for Making Content20:22 Kai's Frisbee Career36:33 Davenport Ultimate1:02:45 Kins and Kai don't love film... learning new skills1:08:15 Kai's upcoming plans1:14:40 Kai's Content Thoughts1:17:20 Disc Golf Crosstraining 1:29:48 Pod Practice Future for Kins1:40:15 Kai's Advice for Content Creators1:42:40 Outro

Episode 100! Not sure how, but we made it.Kaela Helton joins us for our 100th episode. Arguably the GOAT, Kaela is one of the winningest players of all time. She's a legend of the Burning Skirts, Fury, Flipside, PUL MVP with Super Bloom, WUL Champ... the list goes on and on... and on... and on...We talk about balancing all of the different playing and coaching priorities she has while also being the fittest player in the game.We recorded this one before US Open. As of posting this, Kaela has landed in China to compete with Team USA in her 2nd World Games. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro0:30 Episode 100! Taking a look back6:20 Kins Atomic Bombs!14:00 Pod Practice Tracksuits17:08 Kaela Intro21:50 Balancing Priorities29:00 Differences between Men's and Women's36:50 Kaela as a Teammate41:00 Making Mistakes, Adjusting Roles46:30 Learning from Fury, Transitioning to Flipside57:00 World Games Role1:07:40 Mental Preparation1:12:23 Physical Preparation1:16:40 Grant Grinders1:17:50 Kaela's Conditioning Tips1:30:20 Dealing with Burnout1:33:30 World Games1:41:22 Being Teammates with Finney1:45:20 Lightning Round1:56:30 Outro

Ine Lanckriet joins us in episode 99. In this episode we talk about building out a program as comprehensive as Gentle, the rise of a couple Belgian superstars, and Ine's tools for creating a great team culture. She has been a standout in Belgian ultimate for years. These days shes's best known as a coach. Players love to play for Ine, because her authenticity shines through in every interaction. It's always clear that she cares. Teams across Europe have been pursuing her to join. In 2025 alone she has been a coach for Gentle, the Belgian U24 Men's team, and the Tokay SuperTeam. She spent the previous season or two coaching Mooncup and well known for developing the Gentle Youth Program while serving as Youth Program Coordinator.Ine's list:Podcasts:The FilmcastRoot of Evil Dead EyesShows:Where Dreams Go To DieWe Are Lady Partshttps://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/environment/expert-knowledge/the-power-of-empowerment.phphttps://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/environment/expert-knowledge/the-power-of-empowerment.php More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Mika Kurahashi's 2025 so far: D1 College Player of the Year, D1 College Champion, U24 Silver Medalist with TC Mixed, TC World Games.Mika is one of the brightest young stars in the game today. We talk about learning from a loss and dealing with the pressure of expectations while also managing an insane schedule. In the span of a few short months she's gone from a TC WG training camp to College Nationals to London Invite to U24 Worlds back to TC WG training camp and is about to head off to World Games in China.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Belgian Baby Boy, Daan De Marrée joined us the day before Mooncatchers were preparing to defend their title at Belgian Nationals. If you follow frisbee it's likely you've seen highlights of Daan cutting deep, skying defenders, dropping dimes, and breaking hearts. Today we talk about everything from Daan's Euro All-Star picks to his time in the US to his love life.In addition to playing on just about every All-Star team you can think of, Daan is a UFA rookie (and MVP candidate) with Chicago Union, playing his second year with Chicago Machine, playing Euros with Mooncatchers, and helped coach the U24 Belgian Men's team to a Silver Medal finish in Logrono. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

We're lining a bunch of guests in the coming weeks. Today, Producer Matty J turns his camera on to help us answer some of your questions. We're also workshopping a name for our new segment about bad frisbee advice. Send us your ideas, and send us movies, games, and music to consume on the road.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro10:00 Training Updates33:00 European vs USA Players - Athleticism, Skill, Style43:00 UFA Road Trip Preparation47:30 Road Trip Music52:00 Road Trip Movies & Shows57:40 Road Trip Video Games1:04:00 Foul Limits - Gaming Mechanics in Frisbee1:09:50 Quinn's Movie Recs for the Road1:11:36 Road Trip Games/Activities1:14:20 Bad Frisbee Advice - Pod Practice Pet Peeves1:21:03 Boyfriends1:26:40 Outro

Ahead of our 4th of July battle for 1st place in the West, we talk to our UFA rivals from the Salt Lake Shred, Braden Eberhard and Jacob Miller.Braden and Jacob created Shown Space - the best analytics website for the UFA. The goal of Shown Space is to provide advanced analytics beyond simple stats like goals, assists, and blocks. Taken from the Shown Space website:"We all love stats for the stories they help us tell. Whether it's the arc of a season, the rhythm of a game, or the evolution of a player’s career.But basic counting stats often miss the mark. They ignore crucial details like field position, game state, or whether a throw actually helped a team get closer to scoring. Not all completions are equal — and not all turnovers hurt the same.Maybe you're a Frisbee fanatic on the hunt for the next data point to prove your theory on player impact. Or maybe you're a die-hard sports fan craving the Ultimate version of football’s EPA, one of basketball’s model-based plus-minus metrics, or baseball’s WAR.Shown Space is our attempt to bring rigorous statistical and machine learning methods to Ultimate, measuring how every pass, reception, and block impacts scoring probability. By intrinsically accounting for key context like time pressure and resets, we can create novel metrics and fresh perspectives for player evaluation and beyond.We're just getting started, and some of our favorite and most ambitious features are still on the way."Checkout the Shown Space website here:https://shownspace.com/More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro2:30 Jacob's Frisbee Background3:54 Braden's Frisbee Background5:48 Sloan Conference, Beginnings of Shown Space14:40 Metrics - High Level Overview17:20 What is Adjusted Expected Contribution (aEC)?23:50 Field Value26:08 Field Value Visualized32:45 Completion Probability Over Expected (CPOE)39:48 Issues with Data and Data Collection42:02 Player Tendencies Visualized49:10 Player Impact (PI)54:19 Hucks vs Breaks59:16 Relative Offensive & Defensive Efficiency (rOE, rDE)1:04:22 How can we use Advanced Metrics? 1:07:58 Personal Use Cases for Braden and Jacob1:10:53 What do Metrics really tell you?1:15:39 Win Probability Added (WPA)1:23:33 Team Level Stats (Total aEC)1:27:09 The new Frisbee - Completion Probability 1:33:25 Consoling Quinn1:34:40 New Metric - Hockey aEC1:42:53 What does Shown Space mean?1:44:10 Outro

In Part 3 of our Euro Trip Recap, Mike reflects on some unexpected special memories made with the Czech team, and jumps back to the start of his trip to highlight time spent in Brussels and getting to know the Mooncatchers.We also talk about surviving PEC with Bravo's ragtag roster where we lost 4 games on universe, won 1 game on universe, won 1 game by 2, and a lot of inside jokes were made.In the spirit of universe point games, Quinn also recaps Summit's back to back OT wins in Seattle and Portland. A playoff berth clinched, we now look forward to securing a home game with Shred coming into town on the 4th of July.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro2:05 Wrapping up U24s with Czech Mixed10:40 Brussels & Mooncatchers17:20 Bravo PEC East Recap30:20 Summit NW Roadtrip Recap37:40 Diagnosing our Struggles on the Road43:10 Walker Frakenberg's MVP Push46:30 Quinn Overthinking Stats48:30 Glamorous side of being a Pro Athlete50:27 Is Summit bad on the Road?52:50 Throwing at Sea Level54:32 Outro

We're catching up for lost time by dropping, hopefully, 4 episodes this week.In Part 2 of our Euro Trip Recap, we recap our experience with Tokay SuperTeam, playing against Team USA, and explain how Mike ended up coaching the U24 Czech Mixed Team. In both teams a lot of team building has to happen on the fly while navigating language barriers and differing play styles. The key is always having welcoming teammates who are open to adapting and learning as we go.We recorded this one on June 25th while Mike was still in Logrono with the U24 Czech Mixed team the evening before mixed quarterfinals. Since then Quinn & Kins went on a NW roadtrip with Summit against Seattle and Portland, and Mike flew straight to PEC East from U24 Worlds to PLAY for Bravo.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro1:08 Mike and Czech X19:00 Tokay SuperTeam Experience28:23 Tokay SuperTeam vs Team USA33:15 Admitting Hard Feelings, Rooting for Team USA40:08 Feelings on Missing the Bracket42:25 Shouting out Tokay SuperTeam Teammates1:03:15 Outro

Thanks for your patience. Sorry for the hiatus. We're all back State Side now. At least one of us was out of the country since the end of May.In Part 1 of our Euro Trip Recap, Kins talks about his travels to Ghent, Playing with Gentle at Elite Invite, playing EBUCC with Deep Dish Discs, and his unfortunate injury before London Invite. Kins & Quinn also talk about playing with GAs and the pace of the game in Europe.Before the Euro recap, Quinn shares his perspective of flying out to College Finals to support Mamabird, and ways to relieve pressure of big moments. We're also a few weeks behind on the Summit season. The fellas recap our biggest home game of the year so far against the surging Oakland Spiders.Stay tuned for Euro Trip Part 2 later this week and potentially a preview of of our July 4th game against the Salt Lake Shred.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro1:18 Quinn's 12 Hour Trip to College Finals10:47 Summit vs Spiders22:24 Kins in Ghent & with Gentle1:01:27 Kins in Poland at EBUCC with Deep Dish1:14:40 Kin's in Germany at Levke's1:19:44 Outro - Where in the World is Mikey?

Winning a National Championship is always the goal. Especially for Colorado Mamabird. Nobody can ever take championship away from you. Mamabird fell just short of that. There's a lot that goes into building a team capable of capturing a championship. This year's Mamabird captains, Levi Tapper, Ryan Shigley, and Nanda Min-Fink reflect on the journey to finals and sift through the pain of losing to remember what made that journey, with this team, a special one.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoShop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro0:27 Episode Preview1:32 Fantasy Winners3:35 Feelings Post Nationals9:43 HomeForce10:20 Mamabird Coaching Staff16:40 Coach Nutt26:33 Coach LP30:32 Kikko Socks31:14 Ready to Kill or Die37:00 Season Expectations42:35 Resisting Complacency51:45 First Game vs Cal Poly SLO54:55 GREATEST BAG55:12 Quarters vs UNC Darkside1:06:22 Big Sister Bailey1:08:35 Semis vs Oregon EGO1:22:45 Finals vs Carleton CUT1:29:27 Impact of Losing in Finals1:40:50 Support from Mamabird Alumni1:47:04 Support Pod Practice1:47:41 Message for Mamabird 20261:51:22 Bonus Segment with Tip - The Real Legacy of Mamabird2:06:10 Levi's final shoutouts

Sign up for College Fantasy here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQsFyekEnCluAYC6bNVaqNT2RZh5PyNGBL7kEmWVsYQxQllQ/viewformWinner gets a shoutout on the pod and a free piece of Pod Practice gear.In this episode we recap Summit's first road trip of the season, where the boys went 0-2 in the Texas heat. Tough weekend to say the least. Quinn gives us some insider perspective while Mike and Will give some observations from afar. We also take a look at some surprising results around the league and give some player shoutouts.Also also - we preview Shown Space. The Second Spectrum of the UFA. We just got in touch with Braden from Shown Space and hope to bring the team on soon!https://shownspace.com/Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

Today we have a quick chat with our newest sponsor, Jim Nolte, from HomeFORCE! Jim is a long time ultimate player and long time supporter of growing the sport. If you're in the market for a new home or just have questions about the home buying process, make sure to reach out to Jim and his team.As requested, Quinn also takes a deeper dive into one of his in season training sessions. He talks a bit about muscle activation, volume, intensity, and his itty bitty teeny weeny calves. We also half drop a Kins Bomb about TOKAY SuperTeam, talk UFA stats, read a few listener messages, and watch some UFA Film.Thanks for tuning in and keep sending us comments. It's been fun to interact more during the UFA season.https://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro0:50 Jim Nolte - HomeFORCE13:00 Kins Bomb - TOKAY SuperTeam15:24 Truck Stop Tryout Email List16:24 MAMA Foundation17:41 Quinn's Training Deep Dive26:30 Mike's Rant about Cleats and Achilles Tendinosis27:40 Tantra with Kins29:45 What stats do you value most in the UFA? 38:00 Competition Structures - Listener Emails49:50 Mamabird Logo & Nationals - Listener Emails52:30 BE Ultimate Playbook - UFA1:00:15 Oakland at Seattle1:21:52 Outro: UFA League Records

Join the Pod Practice College Ultimate Fantasy League for the 2025 College Championships by filling out the google form below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQsFyekEnCluAYC6bNVaqNT2RZh5PyNGBL7kEmWVsYQxQllQ/viewformWinner gets a shoutout on the pod and a free piece of Pod Practice gear.Shoutout AK Rajan for running the league and to both AK and Will Lohre for making picks. Will is a homegrown Colorado youth talent, an Oregon Alum, Bravo Alum, and just won his second Club Title with Rhino in 2024.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infohttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro1:55 Quinn & Will's Love Story3:18 Fantasy Rules Overview7:40 Quinn's Roster9:09 Mikey's Roster11:27 AK's Roster12:39 Will's Roster16:50 Sports Betting18:53 Roster Comparisons & Breakdown22:37 Our Half-Baked Nationals Takes31:22 Trading Club for College Title?35:30 The Magic of College Frisbee37:45 Bill Bohre Bombs43:17 A little Nuggets & NBA Chat49:26 Mikey's a GM Mixed Beach Champion!50:50 Outro

We recap our observations from Week 1 of the UFA Season and respond to some of your comments. Drop another one below to join the discussion.----------------------------Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Homeforce2:40 Steel Game6:14 Spiders vs Empire13:30 Hustle vs Shred15:38 Havoc vs Sol17:20 Dinkin18:45 Bighorns vs Empire19:27 Royal vs Glory20:38 Breeze vs Phoenix23:37 Dunkin24:20 Negative Zone - Colson Super Dump24:55 Back to DC/Philly29:26 Greatest Bag30:23 Mike Around the World32:05 Answering YouTube Comments41:20 UFA vs Club Championship47:31 UFA Physicality 50:35 Looking forward to the Euro Tour54:10 Dreams for UFA Growth55:30 Question for Listeners58:44 Kins Jersey "Giveaway"1:01:42 The guys try math1:06:06 Outro

The UFA Season starts today! We quickly check in on our UFA season prep, give some thoughts on the disc, and have a couple updates on our London Invite plans.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro1:19 Empire at Spiders4:50 Steel at Summit7:00 Line Calling in UFA17:00 Preparing for the UFA Season22:55 London Invite Plans, Kins' Euro Tour39:25 Mamabird, College Regionals42:35 UFA Disc1:02:35 Outro

In this BE Ultimate Playbook episode we dive further into the defensive side of things with Fury's Dena Elimelech. Fury's D combines heads up, smart, switching, with hard nose, grindy pursuit. Players like Dena, Shayla "Dozer" Harris, Anna Thompson, and Anna "Maddog" Nazarov have elite athleticism and field awareness. Their understanding of the most threatening spaces allows them to clog lanes, help deep, and make thrower's second guess themselves instead of putting each defender on an island and asking them to "try harder" or "run faster." At times this might lead to an uncontested goal, but the tradeoff is worth it if you're able to make the offense constantly problem solve.Fury's ability to help each other defensively is very fitting to their culture of empowering every teammate. They have an unmatched ability to squeeze out every bit of potential from their players, especially when it comes to young talent or new players to the team. New players like Sarah "Suds" VonDoepp and McKinley "Skittles" McQuaide played big points in crunch time throughout the season. Italian standout, Irene Scazzieri, also played a big role.Fury as a program is the gold standard in all of ultimate. It's easy to see why from this conversation with Dena.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro2:30 Anna Nazarov Heads Up D3:56 KJ Reverse Mark4:30 Fury Line Calling6:35 Dena's Experience with O/D Lines 9:40 Anna Thompson's Active Sag11:15 FM Downfield D Emphasis11:45 Single Direction vs FM13:15 High Leverage D Sideline Situation14:00 Fury Deep Help16:00 Fury Freedom to Experiment16:30 Fury Defensive Priorities20:18 Dena's Start22:50 Dozer Disruption27:00 Anna Thompson's Individual Greatness28:15 Disrupting Lanes as a Team28:50 Anna Thompson goes BIG again32:00 Learning from Kaela Helton33:33 Trading Free Passes to Stop Big Threats36:10 Toughest Challenge at Nationals38:00 Defending a Vert Stack40:20 Chemistry of Switching41:50 Tradeoffs - Getting Lost in the Poach Sauce47:33 Scandal Missed 2v1 Opportunity51:33 Improvising through Miscommunication54:25 Pressuring teams into Bad Decisions56:30 Accepting some Mistakes58:04 Kins NSFW Appreciation58:38 Pursuit on Unders 59:56 Flat Marks + Heads Up Help1:00:58 Missed Opportunity to play Heads Up1:02:57 Fury's ability to integrate new players1:04:34 Fury Pods1:06:08 Dealing with Nerves, 10/10 Would Recommend Winning a National Championship1:08:12 Feeling of Coming Together to Win

Cody Spicer anchored the defense for Summit and Bravo for many years, earning DPOTY honors and repeated First Team All-Defense selections in both UFA and Club. Last year, after welcoming his first kiddo into the world, he player coached Fungi and almost helped lead them to their first Nationals birth. In Colorado we're known for running a defense called AP. Coach TK, Tim Kefalas is the mastermind behind the scheme, but TK would be the first to tell you that none of it comes together without the brilliance of Spicer. TK and Spicer had an amazing, symbiotic player/coach relationship that extends far beyond the frisbee field.In this episode, Spice watches our 2023 quarterfinal game against Revolver and breaks down a few core concepts of AP.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro1:50 Daddy Spice5:00 Episode Preivew5:30 Spicer's Summation of AP6:30 TK & Spicer7:05 Film Review Start: Presented by BE Ultimate7:35 Left, Right Language9:35 Force Backs13:00 Slipping, Defending Inside Skinny Lane15:50 Wide, Cross-field Hucks18:20 Containment Angles on the Mark19:25 Lateral vs Vertical Depth20:18 Slipping, Guiding your Matchup22:44 Timing of Force Backs & Forcing Wide24:45 Overpursing26:56 Sagging or Sponging29:50 Spicer's O30:33 Adding juju to your throws32:37 Mistake on the Mark34:05 No Sag35:10 Rolls - Culmination of D42:44 Daddy Spice Roll43:48 Revolver Adjustments44:47 Room for Improvement - Traditional Resets in Crosswind 48:34 Single Direction Point50:42 O-Line playing AP52:44 O-Line plays with their food54:15 Twerkin Griddy Crew55:09 Another O Point56:47 Last D Point 1:01:17 Episode Wrap Up1:03:00 Kins Bomb?1:03:30 Luuuuuuke1:05:19 Outro - Daddy out

The mind behind Super Team, Stefan Rappazzo is a Renaissance man. We know him best as the quick witted, charismatic commentator for ULTI.TV. He has lived all over the world from Canada to Korea to Australia to Nicaragua to France teaching people how to play and spreading his passion for ultimate. Stef has also been an entrepreneur, restaurateur, author, YouTuber, and has even sold real estate in the middle of a battlefield. Behind the scenes, Pazzo has worked hard to promote ultimate and sponsor players. More than anything, Pazzo's infectious energy is what makes the ultimate community a special one. Instead of waiting for all of the disc orgs around the world to get their shit together, Pazzo has his boots on the ground to find big sponsors, promote the game's best players, and collaborate with as many content creators as he can.Speaking of which, keep your eyes peeled for some exciting Super Team news this summer... which hopefully means the Pod will be taking a trip to London.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro3:00 Stef's beginnings16:00 Shit hits the fan33:15 Celebrity Sightings34:24 Selling the game - Refs, Observers, or Advisors38:20 Finding big sponsors49:00 UFA Integrity Rule54:15 Quinn's observer idea 57:30 Stef on USA vs world 59:40 SUPER TEAM 1:07:38 Jim Nolte - The Ultimate Lender1:11:21 Stagnation of our organizers1:17:00 Finding ways to push ultimate forward ourselves1:19:30 "Competitive Integrity," USAU's Flight Requirements1:24:00 Who is USAU really serving?1:30:18 Europe vs USA1:34:50 Stef’s Top 7 European MMPs1:38:37 Stef’s Top 7 European FMPs1:43:00 Shirtless Pod1:46:40 Foul Limits1:54:50 Need for statistics1:56:10 Get Stef to US Open1:57:45 Meeting of the Minds2:12:10 Stef Pazzo MUST EAT2:20:00 Celbrating the ultimate community

Antoine Davis joins to review some defensive film in a longer BE Ultimate Playbook Session focused on D. The majority of this episode is film review. We recommend waiting until you're at a screen to watch.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

From Jim's Hall of Fame page,"A gifted athlete who simply could not be covered, Jim was also a strategic mastermind who was an integral force behind the invention of cutting-edge hybrid zones and elegant offensive formations that frustrated and conquered the best teams in the world."Jim is one of the GOAT players and minds of ultimate. He literally wrote the book on strategy with Eric Zaslow, "Ultimate Techniques and Tactics."With too many titles to list, Jim is most well known for helping lead DoG to 6 straight titles from 1994-1999.In this episode we talk about Jim's history with the game, how and why DoG used certain strategies, and watch some film of a couple classic games.Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.

We welcome on Felix Shardlow of Hive Ultimate for Episode 80. Felix has medaled in the UK and Europe as a player and coach in just about every division. We know him best for developing the Hexagon offense and Flexagon defense. In this episode we dive into the principles of Hex, the benefits of running a Hex style offense, the biggest misconceptions of Hex, some of the challenges of running Hex, and areas to continue innovating. The best part of talking with Felix is how open he is to collaboration, innovation, and even criticism. We recorded this episode in 2 sessions. We stitched them together to make sure the principles of Hex are properly covered before diving into challenges and areas of improvement. Parts of the episode are best to be viewed.Check out his work with Hive Ultimate: https://hiveultimate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiveult/Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shopPromo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-ShirtsGreatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag OrderPod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcastDownload The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-infoMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.0:00 Intro1:08 Episode Breakdown2:16 Felix Intro & Hive History5:45 Hex - Misconceptions, Origins, Friction points15:05 Principles of Hex1:19:19 Challenges of Adopting Hex (Visuals)1:28:47 Working Harder vs Working Smarter1:30:18 AlleyCats running Hex Style Offense1:34:00 Tradeoffs of running Hex... more limited deep game1:38:40 Integrating Deep Game, the Challenges1:42:20 Attacking from Stoppage1:44:20 Film Examples of Deep Looks (room for improvement)1:47:06 Film Examples of Field Sense 1:50:00 Benefit of Hex - Developing Field Sense 1:55:05 Areas for Improvement2:01:14 Greatest Strengths of Hex 2:03:50 Innovating through Collaboration 2:07:07 Why the Vertical Dogma at all levels? Flexagon Defense2:10:00 Team Defense - Do we stagnate players as coaches?2:14:30 Felix's thoughts on the State of Ultimate2:30:10 Outro2:30:43 BONUS BE Ultimate Playbook Film Breakdown

Marshall Lian is a masters student studying sports psychology. He has been part of the AMP and Philly YCC coaching staffs. We had been exchanging messages with Marshall about the importance of having a strong mental game in the world of sports and competition. We found the conversations very interesting and helpful for our own teams so we thought it was time to bring him on the pod and share his experience with all of you. Check out Marhsall's IG: @marshall.lian for more information Also check out his photography IG: marshalllian.photo Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shop Promo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-Shirts Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/ Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag Order Pod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcast Download The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-info More from Pod Practice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_pod Email: [email protected] Shop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/ Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/ Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Marshall Lian Intro 3:30 What is Mental Toughness? 6:30 VR Training - Cognitive Performance 8:50 Most common mental weak points - resetting after mistakes 11:00 Tools to Improve Mental Resilience 12:35 Reframing 14:15 Impact on Teammates 21:00 Transformational Leadership - Preparing for the Car Crash 26:40 Cultural Artifacts 29:15 Expressing Emotions - is it okay to Internalize? 32:20 Mental Reset Exercise from "Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing" 34:45 Types of focus, importance of resetting focus, and physical tools 38:15 "I am excited," cues for positive self talk 40:24 How do you reset when things are out of your control? 45:00 Toxic Positivity - can we be too positive? 48:00 It's okay to feel any types of emotions during competition 51:10 Mental strength needs to be worked on over time 55:00 Joe Mazzulla-isms - reframing a threat to a challenge 57:10 Power of believing, self hypnosis 1:01:10 Emotional Regulation 1:04:30 Physical routines to cue mental focus and visualization 1:08:00 How to visualize 1:14:15 Brian Nevison plug, value of physical and mental self care 1:17:30 A little bundle-ruski? 1:17:50 How to contact Marshall 1:22:00 Be seeing you

In this episode Jake Smart talks about building a culture of honest communication and his constraints led approach to teaching. Jake is one of the best coaches in ultimate frisbee and no stranger to winning. Before joining Brown as a coach, Jake played for the Wisconsin Hodags, another historically great college program. His teams are known for having incredibly efficient offenses and defenses that make opponents always second guessing. A few of Jake's accolades: 3x College Champion (2 coaching BMo, 1 playing for the Hodags) 2x College D-I Men's Coach of the Year YCC Champion Coaching Boston BUDA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shop Promo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-Shirts Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/ Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag Order Pod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcast Download The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-info More from Pod Practice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_pod Email: [email protected] Shop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/ Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/ Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Balancing Commitments 4:20 College vs Club vs Pro 7:00 Jake's Coaching Philosophy 13:00 Switching contexts 16:15 Facilitating honest communication 19:30 UAEs 21:05 Receiving imperfect feedback well 23:00 Honest, imperfect feedback might hurt in the moment, but if it makes you better then it's worth it 28:45 Holding things in creates resentment 30:35 Honesty is a two way street 31:20 Almost every criticism you get is right even if the solution is wrong 33:40 When is it time to give feedback? 40:50 Framing friction as an opportunity to get closer 41:55 Elo 46:25 TrueSkill 48:00 How Jake uses Elo in practice 54:10 Practicing "caring about an outcome" 54:55 Jake's practice structure, pro games, anti drill, learning to use the right tool 59:20 The value of playing more, playing age 1:01:00 How to teach during games 1:05:30 BMo's style of play, response to criticisms 1:14:20 Jake's thoughts on offensive structure, clearing, and zone concepts 1:18:15 Reading the field as a player 1:20:30 Brown's understanding of roles 1:23:15 Jake's line calling philosophy 1:28:40 Decision to play zone 1:33:30 Strategizing for the UFA 1:37:30 Balancing Commitments Pt Deux 1:41:00 Transferrable skills between work and frisbee 1:42:45 All-Time Brown 1:44:50 Jake's offensive meta, front dominated vs the cutter driven 1:49:50 Back to the All-Time Brown Team 1:51:25 All-Time Hodag Team 1:54:44 All-Time Hodags vs All-Time Brown 2:00:20 Outro

Tony Leonardo wears many hats. He's an author, filmmaker, journalist, commentator, player, and historian of ultimate frisbee. Co-Author of "Ultimate: The First Four Decades" Author of "Ultimate: The Greatest Sport Ever Invented By Man" Tony's latest and most important project is "THE LOT," an independent documentary that tells the story of ultimate frisbee from its beginnings at Columbia High School to today. Learn more about the film and how to support it here: https://welcometothelot.com/ ------------------------------------------------ Support the Landesmans: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-jeff-and-laura-after-home-loss Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shop Promo Code: PRACTICEPLAYER for 40% off T-Shirts Greatest Bags: https://www.greatestbag.com/ Use promo code: PODPRACTICE10 for 10% off your Greatest Bag Order Pod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcast Download The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-info More from Pod Practice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_pod Email: [email protected] Shop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/ Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/ Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order. 0:00 Support the Landesmans 3:27 Tony's beginnings in ultimate 5:04 "THE LOT" 12:18 Joel Silver, CHS 17:14 What the title means 19:30 Supporting the film 22:17 Wham-O's involvement in frisbee 28:50 Becoming the historian of ultimate frisbee 37:55 Legend of Molly Goodwin 41:00 Legends we need to talk to 42:33 Charles Kerr & The Callahan 51:10 Youth initiative ideas 57:05 Tony's UFA thoughts 1:00:24 Preserving the game 1:04:55 Integrity rule and incentivizing fouls 1:11:10 Telling stories of the sport 1:17:25 Jose Cuervo 1:21:08 Book giveaway 1:25:07 "Flatball" 1:27:25 Female Pioneers 1:29:40 How to conduct an interview 1:33:40 Retro designs 1:35:40 Pod Practice Fantasy 1:39:04 Macho Sidewinder 1:43:00 Wham-O Frisbee Master 1:48:42 Tony Time, Story Time with Tony 1:49:15 Outro

If you've watched a frisbee highlight video in the last 10 years you've likely seen Nathan's work. He's the game's most prolific videographer, traveling non-stop around the world to document the game's most biggest moments. Support the Landesmans: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-jeff-and-laura-after-home-loss --------------------------------- Pod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shop Support the Pod: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice Pod Practice BE Ultimate Store: https://shop.beultimate.com/collections/pod-practice-podcast Download The Playbook: https://betterthanever.beultimate.com/the-playbook-info More from Pod Practice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_pod Email: [email protected] Shop BE Ultimate: https://beultimate.com/ Kikko Socks: https://kikkosocks.com/ Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order. 0:00 Landesman GoFundMe 1:43 Intro 3:30 Kaimana Klassik 6:15 Nathan's Start 12:20 Ultimate Full-Time 16:45 Magnet for Big Plays 19:00 Gear 24:10 Filming Process 28:55 Say hi at tournaments 29:55 Editing Workflow 41:25 Choosing Highlights 42:20 Shoutout Garrett Bush 44:25 Shoutout Chuck Clearly 46:48 Back 2 Back 2 Back Highlights 47:35 Finding the Best Games 51:13 Live-streaming POV 53:25 Long Filming Days 54:55 Upcoming Hawaii Trip 1:02:30 Upcoming Projects - Kaimana 1:10:40 2025 Schedule 1:11:50 Outro