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_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

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.

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

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

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.