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Zeke has made a name for himself as the best defender in college for 2 straight seasons. He's now making a reputation as a star offensive player in the club division. We talk to Zeke about preparing for Club Nationals with Bravo while kicking off the Mamabird season as a captain. We also talk about Quinn and Zeke's experiences as homegrown Colorado talent, the experience of gaining perspective away from Colorado, and the mentality shift between club vs college and defense vs offense.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.

The hosts dive into their thrilling experiences from Regionals, highlighting amusing stories and key game dynamics. They react to the UFA Awards and discuss the impressive talent of the Pacmen, who qualify for Nationals for the first time. A standout moment includes a clip of Bodhi from Portland Red Tide showcasing his skills. Mikey shares insights from coaching the Mooncatchers at the EUCF, discussing their challenges against top European teams and memorable game moments in the final. Get ready for a lively look ahead to U.S. Nationals!

Brian Nevison comes back on the Pod to dive deeper into specific training for ultimate athletes. We go in depth into programming heading into the final leg of the season and what to focus on in the offseason. We talk about staying healthy, speed vs conditioning, CNS impact, when to focus on isometrics, eccentrics, and concentrics, heat conditioning, the importance of mobility, and plenty more. We recorded this episode on 8/20. A lot has happened since we recorded the episode, but all of the training conversation is still relevant.Check out this sample program from Brian: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AuRP6erWw9SNPUfjXbKMaxDB-Gh2wlxskd4oBtRu_wI/edit?usp=sharingUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540eMore 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/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.

Molica Anderson, an experienced coach for San Francisco Revolver and Team Colombia, chats about her unique journey from team doctor to head coach. She reveals the secrets behind Revolver's winning culture and emphasizes the importance of joy and player contribution. Molica discusses her coaching philosophy, the challenges of leading a men's team as a woman, and the strategies that make Revolver a 2025 favorite. She also shares memorable coaching moments with Team Colombia, highlighting the strong bonds and colorful experiences that fuel her passion.

Thomas Edmonds comes back on the show to talk about his experience at World Games with Team Canada. Canada was up 10-8 over Team USA with a chance to go up 11-8 in one of the most thrilling Gold Medal Games of all time. He shares perspective on what it's like to get so close to toppling the juggernaut that is Team USA.We also recap a little bit of Truck Stop's Pro Champs performance as they prepare for the postseason.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.

We recorded this episode on August 25th before Pro Champs. Grant's back. Megamind. The Mediocre Monk. Now in his second year playing with Johnny Bravo... oh and a 3x World Games Gold Medalist. In this episode Grant talks about the experience of playing in his 3rd World Games. We dive into teammates, preparation, and the thrilling final against Canada. We even dive into complexities of rooting for Team USA. 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.

Tobe Decraene, a UFA champion and MVP, reveals his journey with Boston Glory and the mental and physical aspects of his game. He dives into his evolution from deep target to handler, sharing insights on tactical shifts that benefited the team. Tobe discusses the role of mental preparation with coach Gabe Franklin, emphasizing calmness under pressure. He reflects on the camaraderie and leadership of Jeff Babbitt, alongside thrilling moments from the Championship Weekend that showcase the excitement of high-stakes ultimate.

Support the Pod by using our referral link to buy your next pair of Tokays: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeWe're big cleat nerds at Pod Practice. Today we talk about cleats with Tokay Founder, Robin Lamy. Most frisbee players are wearing soccer, football, or lacrosse cleats. Most of those cleats have design choices to optimize for performance in their respective sports. We talk through different styles of cleats, what to consider when choosing a pair of cleats, and the different preferences each one of us has.Robin walks us through the design choices of Tokay Flights that are tailored towards ultimate. He also opens up about challenges of starting a small business for frisbee players and mistakes he's made along the way. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comPod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest 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.

Kins and Kai shoot talk about Frisbee Social Media. Kai is only 18 years old and has already captured the attention of the frisbee world through Social Media. Follow him  @kaicsports  on YouTube, IG, and TikTok as he documents his journey to become the best player in the world and normalizing the lifestyle of a frisbee player.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comPod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest 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.0:00 Intro2:08 Kai's Origins9:54 Social Media17:36 Reason for Making Content20:22 Kai's Frisbee Career36:33 Davenport Ultimate1:02:45 Kins and Kai don't love film... learning new skills1:08:15 Kai's upcoming plans1:14:40 Kai's Content Thoughts1:17:20 Disc Golf Crosstraining 1:29:48 Pod Practice Future for Kins1:40:15 Kai's Advice for Content Creators1:42:40 Outro

Episode 100! Not sure how, but we made it.Kaela Helton joins us for our 100th episode. Arguably the GOAT, Kaela is one of the winningest players of all time. She's a legend of the Burning Skirts, Fury, Flipside, PUL MVP with Super Bloom, WUL Champ... the list goes on and on... and on... and on...We talk about balancing all of the different playing and coaching priorities she has while also being the fittest player in the game.We recorded this one before US Open. As of posting this, Kaela has landed in China to compete with Team USA in her 2nd World Games. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: show@podpracticepod.comPod Practice Store: https://ko-fi.com/podpractice/shophttps://ultimatelendingteam.com/homeforce/https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLendingTeamhttps://www.instagram.com/ultimatelivingcolorado/Greatest 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.0:00 Intro0:30 Episode 100! Taking a look back6:20 Kins Atomic Bombs!14:00 Pod Practice Tracksuits17:08 Kaela Intro21:50 Balancing Priorities29:00 Differences between Men's and Women's36:50 Kaela as a Teammate41:00 Making Mistakes, Adjusting Roles46:30 Learning from Fury, Transitioning to Flipside57:00 World Games Role1:07:40 Mental Preparation1:12:23 Physical Preparation1:16:40 Grant Grinders1:17:50 Kaela's Conditioning Tips1:30:20 Dealing with Burnout1:33:30 World Games1:41:22 Being Teammates with Finney1:45:20 Lightning Round1:56:30 Outro