Pod Practice Belgian Bad Boy Daan De Marrée | Ep 97
Jul 16, 2025
Daan De Marrée, a rising star in the ultimate frisbee community and member of the elite Mooncatchers, shares his journey from soccer to frisbee. He dives into the intensity of the Belgian ultimate scene, his experience playing in the U.S., and the fierce rivalry with Gentle. Daan also recounts unforgettable international tournaments in locations like Hawaii and China, all while balancing his love life with a busy frisbee schedule. His passion for the sport, team camaraderie, and upcoming goals for Nationals are sure to inspire any fan!
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From Soccer To Global Frisbee
- Daan picked up frisbee at 14 after playing soccer and climbed through Jet Set to Mooncatchers and Worlds by 2021.
- He now plays in Chicago for Machine and Union after moving to higher-level clubs to chase better competition.
Use A Personalized Conditioning Plan
- Follow a personalized training plan with a coach to build sprint speed and strength without overtraining.
- Daan does two conditioning sessions weekly plus leg strength and recovery work tailored by coach Mike Hellock.
US Has Greater Overall Depth
- Daan observes the average throwing and overall skill level in the US is higher than Europe.
- He believes Europe's top throwers match US bests, but the US has much greater overall depth.