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.
In the future, this page might also include information on how to join a Seattle Coaching Corps, complete with training opportunities and an Internet group. This is a project that the DiscNW Youth Coordinator, Director of Youth Operations, and Executive Director, are exploring in the fall of 2008.
- Full Ultimate Curriculums
- Skills, Drills, and Strategy
- Training (Coming Soon)
- Books, DVDs, and Other Non-Web-Based Resources
- Coaching Courses and Other Resources
- Job Listings
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
- Dan Cogan-Drew's Curriculum Materials
- Dan Cogan-Drew is an Ultimate coach and a former elite open player.
Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports Coaching Manual
- The Rhythms of Life Elementary School Curriculum
- Requires the creation of an account with Rhythms of Life prior to downloading the free material.
The Ultimate Players Association's (UPA's) PE Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
VC Ultimate High School Resource
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- 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.
- 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 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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January 2009, Seattle. 2009 Elementary School and Middle School Spring League on-field coordinators needed. These persons are responsible for attending and monitoring all ES or MS games (Saturdays March through May, probably at South Park for ES, Magnuson for MS), answering questions, and guiding play or resolving conflicts as necessary. Compensation in the form of a stipend (est. $300). Contact the [Enable javascript to see email] if you are interested in either of these positions.
January 2009, Seattle. Volunteer coach needed for Edmonds-Woodway High School Co-Ed Spring League team. Click here for more information.
December 2008, Seattle. Volunteer coach needed for Nova High School co-ed spring league team. As one parent said, "[These kids] are sweet, enthusiastic, eager, love frisbee and need a little guidance." Contact the [Enable javascript to see email] if you are interested in this position.
November 2008, West Seattle. Explorer West Middle School, a small, private school, is looking for a coach for the Spring youth Ultimate season. Responsibilities would include the following:
1) Leading practice and/or games twice per week (the season runs from March through May),
2) Driving a school van for away games,
3) Communicating with players and families, and
4) General organization (e.g., communicating with other coaches and league organizers).
We have an athletic director at our school who helps with obtaining fields, equipment, etc. The salary is $1000 for the season. Please send a resume to Tracie Anderson, Explorer West athletic director:
Explorer West Middle School
10015 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
-or-
FAX (206) 932-7113
Or, if you'd like more information, call Aurora de la Cruz (former coach) at (206) 935-0495.
November 2008, Dupont. Volunteer youth ultimate coach needed for Dupont community. Contact the [Enable javascript to see email] if you are interested in this position.
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