Information for Coaches

Here is a list of resources for coaches and, of course, team captains, players, PE teachers, or anyone else who wants to teach skills, find a team to coach, or learn drills, plays, and strategy. Be sure to also check out the Learning About Ultimate section on the Resources page.

Are you looking for specific information, such as paperwork requirements, for current leagues or tournaments?  Please view the DiscNW Events bar in the right column of the website for information on current events.  For other seasons' events, check out our Play Youth Ultimate page.

Full Ultimate Curriculums

The Australian Flying Disc Association's (AFDA's) Juniors Lesson Plans
Includes curriculums for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Also includes a list of drills and a catalogue of non-Ultimate disc games.

The British Columbia Disc Sports Society's (BCDSS's) Ultimate Teaching Curriculum

Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports Coaching Manual

The Ultimate Players Association's (UPA's) PE Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

VC Ultimate High School Resource

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Skills, Drills, and Strategy

The Australian Flying Disc Association's (AFDA's) Skills Section
Includes articles on basic skills, links to playbooks online, and a catalogue of numerous other Ultimate-related links


The Beginner's Ultimate Strategy Guide
By Athan Spiros. Basic defenses and offenses for the beginner to intermediate player.


The New Ultimate Playbook
By Athan Spiros and colleague. Offenses and defenses for the intermediate to advanced player.


The Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports (MODS) Coaching Basics
Outlines basic throwing, offensive and defensive strategy, and rules in 11 pages.


PlaySportsTV Ultimate Frisbee Videos
A series of videos and articles for coaches on teaching basic skills and strategies.


Ultimate for Beginners
The hard version of the Ultimate Handbook (see below). A very basic introduction to the sport.


Ultimate Handbook
©Andre Liem. Information on basics, strategy, and training. Includes animations as well as a blog, a forum, and opportunities to comment.


The Ultimate Players Association's (UPA's) PE Instructor Outreach Page
Features a wide variety of resources, including skills and drills, promotional materials, articles about teaching Ultimate, and materials for sale.


The Ultimate Skills and Drills
©Bharat Mediratta. A repository of animated skills and drills contributed by Ultimate players. You can also animate and submit your own drills at this site.


Videopapers: Ultimate
By Dan Cogan-Drew. This is a series of short clips illustrating common skills and situations.

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Books, DVDs, and other Non-Web-Based Resources

Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing
Book. 2008. By Michael Baccarini and Tiina Booth.


Ultimate 101: Laying out the Game.
DVD. 2004. Created by Wham-O and the Ultimate Players Association (UPA). Order a 175g, UPA-approved Wham-O disc at this site and receive a mail-in coupon for the free DVD.


Ultimate Fitness
DVD. 2007. Created by Brian Doo, Dan Cogan-Drew, and the Ultimate Players Association (UPA)


The Ultimate Players Association (UPA) Educational Kits
Sold through Wright Life, these usually include several standard (age 13 and older) or junior (age 12 and under) discs and written coaching materials.


The Ultimate Players Association's (UPA's) Ultimate Skills and Drills Manual


Ultimate Techniques and Tactics
Book. 2004. By James Parinella and Eric Zaslow.


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Coaching Courses and Other Resources

The Seattle Ultimate Coaching Series
The first course in Seattle designed to teach the skills required to coach beginning and intermediate Ultimate. Mid-September through October.


The Ultimate Players Association's (UPA's) Coaches Page
Includes information on upcoming Coaching Certification Courses, Ethics Code for Coaches, and Spirit of Coaching.


The Ultimate Players Association's (UPA's) Grant Program
Includes a Youth Develoment grant. Applications due mid-November.


The Ultimate Players Associations (UPA's)Sanctioning Program
Information on how to obtain insurance coverage, advertising, and many more benefits for your event or even your practices.

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Job Listings

February, 2010, Seattle.  Seattle Girls' School is looking for experienced Ultimate Frisbee coaches for our middle school girls' team. The season starts in March and runs through May. Practices will be twice a week on Monday and Wednesday at the I-90 lid 3:30-5:30 plus Friday games. Competitive compensation. If interested, please contact the Athletic Director with a resume and letter of interest Fleur Larsen at [Enable javascript to see email].

February, 2010, Queen Anne. Seattle Country Day School is looking for an experienced ultimate coach for a 6th grade coed team. Time commitment will be two practices a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30 until 5:00pm from March 2nd until May 14th. Practices will take place at two sites Ballard Playfields and Big Howe Playfields at the Queen Anne Community Center. DiscNW youth league matches will be on Saturdays beginning in mid-March. There are usually double-header games on Saturdays. This is a paid position. Please contact Mary Lowry at [Enable javascript to see email], or call 206-284-6220 ext. 425 to apply.

January, 2010, Edmonds. The boys' team at Edmonds-Woodway High School is seeking a coach for the spring season. According to captain Jameson Jones, the team is made up of a combination of players who have played since elementary school and new, athletic players. The job would consist of 1-2 practices a week (missing some is fine), 7-8 games on weekday evenings, and the states tournament in mid-late May. In addition, the team is considering applying for the UPA Western High School Championship on May 8-9 in Burlington, WA. For more information, contact Jameson at [Enable javascript to see email]

January, 2010, Seattle. TOPS is looking for volunteer coaches for both its 6th and 7th grade middle school spring league teams.  Practices are Thursdays 3:30-5:00.  For more information, contact team coach/advisor Don Zemke at [Enable javascript to see email]

January, 2010, Seattle. Eckstein Middle School is looking for a lead coach for our JV team. Practices are twice a week (m/w or w/f) from 3-5pm at Ravenna Softball Field, at 25th and 55th Ave NE. Games are on Saturdays at Magnuson Park, Schedule TBD. Coach stipend is about 1000 dollars for a lead or can be split between two people. Email Shannon O'Malley ([Enable javascript to see email]) if interested.

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