Eric Hart played his college Ultimate at Winona State University and after graduating moved to Cedar Rapids with his wife (another Ultimate player). Eric offers a decade of experience as an Ultimate player, coach and organizer. Eric’s favorite Ultimate activities include skying people, cutting deep, and being tall….really tall.
There’s lots of offensive sets that Ultimate teams can use to run their offense. The horizontal stack (ho stack) is one of the more popular offenses used by new and experienced teams alike. In this post, I will lay out the basic principles of a ho stack and what types of teams can benefit most…
These ideas will help you succeed as an Ultimate player even if you aren’t a great thrower, fast runner or have years experience. Follow this advice and you’ll be better in no time. (This can also serve as a reminder for experienced players).
Basic Concepts to Help You Grow as an Ultimate Player Here are 5 tips to keep in mind as you learn how to play Ultimate. These ideas will help you succeed as an Ultimate player even if you aren’t a great thrower, fast runner or have years experience. Follow this advice and you’ll be better…
Spirit of the Game is my favorite part of Ultimate. It is what separates Ultimate from every other sport and also creates a great game that is played without referees at the highest level. Spirit of the Game, or simply Spirit, is the glue that holds our sport together, but Spirit is a very fragile thing.
The Creation of Cedar Rapids Ultimate I’m a busy guy. I work evenings and weekends at a t.v. station that fills my nights. I am freshly married and recently became a homeowner. Plus, I spend at least one day a week working at a restaurant to get a little extra cash to help pay student…