Articles about the psychology of ultimate
It’s always interesting whenever some of the most well known players in our sport are brought together to talk about the future of ultimate. It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future So too is this statement true…
For me, the best part about qualifying for Nationals has always been the opportunity to spend a few more weeks with my team. I have extremely fond memories of those precious extra moments earned at both Cal and Texas, (and…
If you aren’t familiar with the sport of Ultimate; you should read this post on understanding the sport. There are many reasons why you should consider playing my favorite sport. I’ll try to outline a few compelling ones here and see if…
Former Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, hits the nail on the head in his biography ‘True Colours: My Life’. Gilly explains beautifully about how pushing yourself in training and in practice games is akin to making ‘deposits in the bank’. He cites the…
Agni Nakshatra is Chennai Ultimate Frisbee’s free annual introductory bootcamp + mini-tournament in which volunteer coaches spend time teaching new players the sport. I got to spend some time with some enthusiastic folks who turned up to try out Ultimate for the first…
Ultimate is a team sport. There is no reason to be anything beyond outstandingly mediocre. There are 6 other mediocre players on the line who can put in the hard work. Why should it be you? ..but why take a…
Over the years, there have been numerous instructional videos produced – some good and some bad. On Facebook a few days ago, I shared a post that said “just because you are a good player does not mean you can…
One of the things that drew me to ultimate was the many nuances of gender equality that are embedded within the sport. One example is the mixed division – a division in which men and women play high-caliber ultimate together on one team. Another example is…
I’ve been having a lot of conversations with college players as they process the end of their season and begin regrouping for whatever comes next. As tough as endings can be, with them come new beginnings, and those can be…
This season, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a sounding board for a number of college captains. (I say privilege because I don’t take their trust lightly, and listening to their struggles also means that I get to see…
Malissa Lundgren, Ultimate Canada’s 2011 Female Athlete of the Year, discusses how the Capitals, a women’s ultimate team from Ontario Canada builds team chemistry. If you can’t view the video above, click here to watch on youtube:
Just like in most parts of the world, at any tournament or pickup game, there is always a shortage of women in Indian Ultimate. Even a hugely popular tournament like Chennai Heat seems to often struggle finding enough women for all the…
After a bit of a hiatus due to holidays and focusing on other sports (mountain biking yay!) I have spent the last couple of weeks on a bit of a return to ultimate. As I get back into various leagues…
Hilarious / ridiculous things happen to me on a somewhat regular basis (more than I care for), and I’ve also been learning A LOT about myself, my work, and what Without Limits is and can be. I’ve also met a…
A little over three years ago, a group of about 30 captains and leaders of the best teams in the country met in the parking lot of the IM Fields in Austin to talk about the future of college women’s…
What is the ultimate goal for a team? To win games? To play well together? To have fun? When I’ve ran clinics, I always ask people why they play ultimate. The answers vary but one answer that’s common among everyone is “to…
In most ultimate games players will spend part of their time on the sideline. Time spent off the playing field allows a player to recuperate, hydrate and tend to any other personal matters as required. That said, it is important…
The great thing about ultimate is that as much as your individual skills matter, at the end of the day, it’s still a team game. But, one of the ways you can help your team out is by practicing your…
Stall counting is an underestimated part of a defensive strategy. It’s the primary element that is in your control, yet very few players are great at counting to 10 on time. Many of us count too fast. Many of us…
By: Paul Tholey The following article has above all a practical orientation. The various possibilities for the application of lucid dreaming in sports training are presented and briefly illustrated. These theses are based on findings from experiments with experienced lucid…
Here’s a few tips on what to do when an opponent makes a call on you. There’s a bunch of calls that could be made including fouls, travel, disc-width, fast count, pick and numerous others. Ultimate is a sport full…