Episodes

  • Data Driven Strategy in Ultimate Frisbee | Ep 128

    Data Driven Strategy in Ultimate Frisbee | Ep 128
    Jun 13 2026
    Branden and Jacob from Shown Space are back to go over advanced analytics in the UFA. We discuss how teams can use data to make decisions on the field, what traditional stats don't measure well, and what can be improved in the modern stats era.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comUltimate 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 Intro and Jibber Jabber03:30 Review of Shown Space. What's new?06:41 What is aEC and why does Kins have some much of it?10:52 How aEC is affected by negative throwing yards.13:48 Measuring Defensive Contribution15:21 What is Lag Contribution? 20:56 Understanding the difference between thrower and receiver aEC.22:44 Team vs Player Advanced Statistics24:08 How we can understand throwing metrics and added value to a team through Austin Taylor.32:00 Analyzing Player Connections33:56 Evaluating Player Performance Season to Season38:59 Scouting Reports and Team Analysis42:23 Live Game Updates and New Features47:52 Exploring O and D Efficiency Metrics52:35 The Role of Analytics in Ultimate Frisbee54:14 What would a pair aEC stat look like?55:07 Is a high game Tot-aEC bad actually?56:54 How will Daan's aEC change from his year on the Union now playing for NY?01:00:32 Trivia Time! Which players have finished top 10 in contributions more than once?01:13:26 Future Aspirations for Shown Space
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Last Dance of Ultimate Frisbee | Ep 127

    The Last Dance of Ultimate Frisbee | Ep 127
    Jun 2 2026
    _Union: The Ultimate Series_ follows the Chicago Union through the 2025 season. Creator and Director, Tyler Hoff, gives us a behind the scenes look of what it took to make the docuseries. The goal of the series is to share the story of ultimate with non ultimate players through the lens of players, coaches, and the front office as they navigate a highly competitive season in one of America's toughest sports cities. "The goal is to remove barriers," says Tyler.We're stoked to see more content of this caliber in our sport. It's great for growth, it's great for us to look back on, and it's great to raise the standard of in ultimate.Watch Episode 1 for free: https://youtu.be/VfIbddV7g7MCheck out the full series here:https://www.watchufa.tv/products/union-the-ultimate-seriesMore from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comUltimate 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 and Background01:52 The Birth of the Union Doc06:38 Choosing Character and Humanizing the Players11:57 The Goal of the Docuseries17:49 The Editing Process: Crafting Emotional Narratives24:12 Creative Vision: Setting Goals for Content Creation28:11 Future Aspirations: Potential for More Projects34:02 Community Impact: Supporting Ultimate Frisbee Media
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    37 mins
  • Why NOW is the MOST HYPE time to be a frisbee fan (UFA, college ball, and Ulti Media with Ulti Von)

    Why NOW is the MOST HYPE time to be a frisbee fan (UFA, college ball, and Ulti Media with Ulti Von)
    May 21 2026
    Ulti Von has been popping on on our feeds for months. He brings a fresh energy, humor, IQ, and enthusiasm to the sport that we haven't seen before in the media space. Von hops on the pod to do what he does best. We talk about the excitement of the UFA, College Predictions, and the landscape of Ultimate Media.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comUltimate 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.
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Melissa Witmer, Scholarships in Ultimate | Ep 125

    Melissa Witmer, Scholarships in Ultimate | Ep 125
    May 16 2026

    Melissa Witmer joins to talk UAP and scholarships in ultimate.


    More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comBuy 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 Introduction to Melissa Whitmer04:14 The Birth of the Ultimate Athlete Project09:05 Current Developments in the Ultimate Athlete Program18:58 The Unique Offerings of the Ultimate Athlete Project24:12 Exploring Scholarship Ultimate26:37 The Autonomy of Club Sports vs. Scholarship Programs27:10 Building Relationships for Scholarship Opportunities28:36 The Enrollment Cliff and Its Impact on Schools31:26 Identifying Schools Open to New Sports33:09 The Business Perspective of Athletic Scholarships35:04 Understanding the Value of Athletic Programs41:16 Unique International Experiences in Ultimate Frisbee44:39 Cultural Exchange Through Ultimate Frisbee48:24 Diverse Styles of Play in Global Ultimate Frisbee50:03 Cultural Influences in Ultimate Frisbee50:24 Experiencing Top Tournaments51:15 Unique Tournament Experiences53:12 The Importance of Sponsorships55:44 The Draw of Ultimate Frisbee58:03 Challenges Faced as a Woman in Ultimate01:02:08 Advice for Women in Ultimate01:10:17 Dreams for the Future of Ultimate Frisbee
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Zeke for Callahan 2026 | Ep 124

    Zeke for Callahan 2026 | Ep 124
    May 9 2026
    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: show@podpracticepod.comBuy 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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Best Cleats for Ultimate Players? Dr. Mike Lovich | Ep 123

    Best Cleats for Ultimate Players? Dr. Mike Lovich | Ep 123
    Apr 30 2026

    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: show@podpracticepod.comBuy 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.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Huck like Champ with Grace Conerly | 122

    Huck like Champ with Grace Conerly | 122
    Apr 17 2026
    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: show@podpracticepod.comUltimate 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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Breakthrough this Season with Antoine Davis | Ep 121

    Breakthrough this Season with Antoine Davis | Ep 121
    Apr 10 2026

    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: show@podpracticepod.comUltimate 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.
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    37 mins