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


USA Ultimate'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.


USA Ultimate'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.


USA Ultimate'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

USA Ultimate's Coaches Page
Includes information on upcoming Coaching Certification Courses, Ethics Code for Coaches, and Spirit of Coaching.


USA Ultimate's Grant Programs
Includes the Innovation grant and two equipment grants. Applications due in the summer and in the fall.


USA Ultimate'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

Seattle Waldorf School is seeking a coach for its co-ed High School teams, beginning immediately.  The ideal candidate will have excellent familiarity with the game and a genuine interest in working with young people, but prior coaching experience is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking an entry-level coaching position; this coach will be mentored and assisted by an experienced faculty member at our school who is a talented coach of many sports and who knows our students very well, but who does not know the game of Ultimate well enough to be our head coach. We envision this will be a co-coaching partnership.  We can offer a modest stipend, approximately $1,000 (DOE).  Please direct inquiries to Lisa Ayrault, Seattle Waldorf School High School Director: 206.522.2644, [Enable javascript to see email]

 

Holy Names Academy will field its first Ultimate team this spring. They need to hire a coach to work with the girls M-F from 3:00 pm to 5:00. This person will need to be at least 25 years old, as they will drive the girls in a school-owned short bus to and from practice. The school is located on Capitol Hill and the fields are in West Seattle. If you know anyone who might be interested, please contact Athletic Director Lacey London at [Enable javascript to see email]

 

Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA) coed team needs support for Thursday practices to run drills from 3:15 to 4:45 pm. Practices will start Thursday 1/26.  Ideally the volunteer could meet at the school at 3:05 and walk over to EC Hughes Fields with the students. A volunteer who is able to come to 6 Saturday games would be preferred.  Thursday Practice Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, (no 2/23--break), 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, (no 4/19--break), 4/26, 5/2, 5/10, 5/17.

 

Renton High School (400 S. 2nd street, Renton, Washington).  A new team is starting at Renton. There are 20+ committed players, and they have been practicing for a couple months. Practices are currently student-run, but the group really wants a coach. They practice Mondays and Wednesdays after school at Renton High School from 2:30-4:30pm. They want to play in the DiscNW coed league this spring. Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday starting as soon as someone is able, with Saturday games starting March 17.

 

Our Lady of the Lake, grades 6-8, is looking for a coach! The position is mostly volunteer with a small stipend. Will work with coach to find days that work for practice. Games are on weekends! Contact Monica at [Enable javascript to see email] AND Shannon O'Malley at [Enable javascript to see email]

 

Youth coach needed for new middle school, co-ed team. Parents at St. Joseph School on Capitol Hill in Seattle are organizing the school's first Ultimate team. We have enthusiastic kids and parents, and are in need of an experienced youth coach to teach our team skills, rules, and strategy. Virtually all of our players are new to the sport. We plan to run two practices/week starting in mid February, and games will be on Saturdays, March 17-May 19, 2012. This is a volunteer position, with a very small stipend. Contact parent Carole Kitchell [Enable javascript to see email].

 

Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences is seeking an experienced, energetic, motivated Head Girls Ultimate Coach for the 2012 spring. The successful coach must have experience in coaching at the high school, club or college level and will be responsible for the High School program and working with our Middle School coaches in developing cohesiveness throughout the 6-12 programs. Recent college/club playing experience may be substituted for coaching experience.

The head coach is responsible for the daily operation of the Ultimate program from planning and executing well developed practices, to managing equipment and personnel. The head coach will use this position of influence to positively mentor our students, promote academic success, understand how to encourage, affirm and motivate, understand how to discipline, is ethical and honest, has a good sense of humor, and can communicate effectively with the student and parents.

Must be willing to pursue First Aid and CPR certification. The position begins February 27, 2012. To apply please email resume and letter of interest to Athletic Director Cathy Schick at [Enable javascript to see email] or send to 1201 E. Union Street, Seattle WA 98122. Position open until filled.

 

DiscNW - The new High School Boys' Spring Pod/Hat League is in need of 4-6 coaches and a League Coordinator.

Both volunteer positions are associated with a modest stipend to help cover the cost of gas and other league-related expenses. We will not know the times/locations of the league until we receive our field reservations in January, but if you are interested in serving in either of these roles, please contact DiscNW Director of Youth Operations Wynne Scherf at and indicate your availability.

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