Ultimate Mobility

10/14/2026

Keys to my throwing workouts

👉 involve a lot of movement (not seen in the video is medium difficulty shuttle runs in between sets of throwing).

👉I add elements of fun: throw myself the disc from different angles, add in my favorite throws at weird angles (thumbers), some jumping/coordination, and throwing challenges/targets.

👉 lots of repetition. I balance the fun with “boring.” This session I probably did about 300-350 throws.

About 200 x 45-55 yard backhands/flicks with flat/slight OI focus. About 150 x short/medium touch throws.

In all, I get an aerobic + anaerobic training effect plus lots of focused throws, while still enjoying the process.

NOTE: I’m not a throwing expert or coach. I can do it, can teach it, but it’s not where I excel or have the most knowledge.

I HAVE improved significantly over the last few years because:

A) I’ve been healthier because of my emphasis on mobility/joint health: less shoulder, back, knee and achilles pain + better mobility = more consistent and high quality practice.

My body dimensions aren’t ideal, but increased mobility & health (and practice/improved mechanics) has allowed me to use more of my strength.

B) I prioritize throwing: I add some element of throwing into every single field workout.

C) As with mobility, I’m more mindful and focused in my practice.

Ultimately, feeling better physically has unlocked more consistent and effective practice.

Wanna feel better confidence in your body? DM me, I bet I can help :)

10/12/2026

Ultimate Frisbee training advice that’s so simple it sounds unnecessary. But players still get it wrong.

10/12/2026

Hip Mobility & Strength for Ultimate. Try these out and feel some stuff you haven’t felt before 😅

Some notes:

👉 First, the goal is to build control and strength in deep ranges of motion. I’m specifically targeting my hip and hamstrings muscles, and trying to get more comfortable in these positions.

So while I AM building a very specific strength, it’s not the same effect as lifting. Both are important.

👉 Second, while currently I can’t load up my legs as much as (can’t use a barbell or hold multiple dumbbells with my shoulder) these positions allow to me challenge my legs in a different way.

One strategy I’m using to increase the challenge is spend more time under tension and actively pull in and out of positions — I’m trying to make the exercise harder rather than just going through the range.

Try these out and lemme know what you think!

10/11/2026

https://www.ultimatemobility.org/post/key-to-lasting-results-in-ultimate-frisbee-training

Ultimate Frisbee friends: you’re not going to see lasting results without lasting habits and training.You need consistency in your training. And that consistency needs to last for a while.But it doesn’t have to be even close to perfect. Your training doesn’t have to take over your life.The lon...

10/10/2026

Ultimate players make this big mistake ALL the time.

And I’ve done it too many times to count (when I was a lil younger):

👉 Ramping up to playing too quickly after an injury or an off-season.

Sometimes it’s less of a ramp, and more of a cliff.

I made a recommendation in my previous post to start with something simple like a thorough warm-up that gradually increases in intensity.

Then do a little more over the course of a few weeks.

I understand that we can’t perfectly linearly build up — when practices and tournaments start, it’s gonna be a tough transition no matter how we prepare.

But so many players act like the season started by surprise 😆

You KNEW it was coming, right? Wouldn’t it make sense to start gradually increasing the intensity and volume of your training?

And if you’re behind due to injury and want to get back ASAP…

The quickest way to do that is to take your time.

Take a couple extra weeks to build up how much you’re practicing and playing. Do plenty of non-game training where you can control the variables and decide exactly when to stop.

Rushing back will most likely set you back. And it will take even longer to get to “full strength.”

Notice I’m not suggesting you do nothing or just rest. It’s about building up so you’re more likely to handle the stress of Ultimate once you start up again.

TL:DR - make your ramp longer and shallower. Start it earlier. Think a little more into the future.

PS - just lifting is NOT fully prepping you for Ultimate, by a long shot.

10/08/2026

8 Weeks since major Shoulder Surgery - progress updates:

🥏 I was cleared to stop using the sling/brace.

🥏 I’m allowed to resume most daily activities as long as it doesn’t hurt much and I’m not holding more than a few lbs. Back to regular diaper changes 🎉 (for my daughter)

🥏 I asked when I could run and my surgeon chuckled. I guess that’s not the biggest priority for most people in my position.

🥏 Apparently the bouncing can be pretty uncomfortable. Nevertheless, I tried some running without the sling and felt (mostly) amazing.

🥏 I’m doing some passive and assisted ROM exercises. Of course adding in mild to moderate intensity isometrics where appropriate.

🥏 I’m also doing partial shoulder CARs, scapula CARs, and taking care of my “good” shoulder.

I dealt with significant shoulder pain and weakness since last December. Surgery in August.

What a feeling to be ramping back up and seeing real progress. Feeling very grateful 🙏

ICYMI: I had shoulder surgery 2 months ago to repair my biceps (biceps tenodesis), subscapularis, and supraspinatus.

All 3 had to be fully detached and reattached to the bone with screws.

Significantly more damage than expected — I’d been playing for months with all these tendons partially pulled off the bone — but I’m optimistic about a full recovery.

10/07/2026

Ultimate Frisbee players looking to make a return to playing: listen in!

Whether you’re coming back from an injury, or just some time away, this is for you.

Besides the tips in the video, I want you to know two important things:

1️⃣ You absolutely CAN come back to playing if it’s something you truly want and are willing to commit to.

I’ve helped a bunch of players of all ages make successful comebacks.

2️⃣ There will be some adjustment pains, and that’s okay.

Some aches and pains are a normal part of the process of building back up to playing, and we can train smart to reduce the intensity and duration of them.

I’ve spoken with many players who felt hopeless because their return-to-Ultimate strategy wasn’t working, which led to pain, injuries, and frustration.

It’s not you, it’s your strategy. You are not broken, there’s nothing wrong with you. And you can make incredible changes if you’re willing to be open minded and consistent ❤️

10/06/2026

THIS is how I structure my Ultimate Frisbee programs.

A few big keys:

🔑 Follow principles and how you personally respond to different training sessions INSTEAD of black-and-white rules.

🔑 The Mobility work is massively important. It doesn’t displace the other training, it enhances it over time.

🔑 We use the mobility training to: assess, maintain, and build strength/control where we most need it.

I’m posting the full 6 min video in my memberships :)

10/06/2026

Some Ultimate players hear me say “prioritize mobility” or “just lifting heavier won’t fix everything” and think I mean spend most of your time stretching.

No. Ugh. No, damnit

No. That’s not what I mean. And I’ve spent literally 1,000s of hours explaining it, but I get it.

Reading and listening comprehension is hard. Oh, sorry, hard means difficult.

Attention spans are at an all-time low. Which means you won’t read this entire caption.

And lotsa players would rather piece together random “quick fixes” on social media than acknowledge they might need to change their approach.

Even more would rather their training be exciting than be effective.

Short-term gains are chased over long-term health and sustainability.

And again, I get it. I’ve been there, and it sucks to work hard and not feel the benefits.

Which is why I do what I do.

And I will acknowledge that I can keep learning to adapt and improve my own communication.

So here goes:

Just kidding, it’s 8:11pm so I’m going to go relax. Go watch one of my 1,000s of videos on IG, on YouTube, or find my podcast.

More on this later. Feel called out? Good 😉

PS - ughhh I know change is hard, life is hard, social media sucks, and most people just wanna enjoy things as much as possible.

Training is complicated, the mental/emotional side of it is super important and….okay now I gotta go but for real more on this soon