Sorry you missed us! The 2023 UAP Coaching Conference
Our annual conference where ultimate frisbee coaches around the world come together to share ideas, learn from each other, and push our game to the next level.
Want to know what we covered? Read on!
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Over 2,000 coaches tune-in to learn from each other.
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By Coaches for Coaches
We select speakers and topics that we're excited to learn from and to share with you.
Our 10th edition!
Over 130 of the World's top coaches have previously given talks on all aspects of the game.
Cathy Chu, Oakville, Canada - Trail Mix
“I look forward to the conference every year. I have learned practical tips I can start working on now and strategies to watch for in games and tournaments. Bringing ultimate players and coaches from around the world to share their experience and knowledge is so valuable. Thank you very much for this conference!”
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Fatima Faour: Sponsorships and partnerships in developing communities
This talk will teach you how to approach sponsors and (hopefully) get them on board to fund your next team's tournament.
Ahmed Barakat: Winning, Losing, and Moving On: Keys to Preserving Mental Poise for Your Team
Hopefully you'll be able to better deal with the pressure of being expected to win and how you can use this pressure to your own benefit as a team.
Also, every team faces setbacks, so it's very important to learn how to lose and bounce back from it. Lastly, for most teams, being favorites is only relative to where you're playing, so we need to learn how to switch mentality and motivate your teams depending on the level you're competing with.
Anastancia Nanguri Sakwa: High School Frisbee Coach
Suggest ideas to improve on coaching. International tournaments to increase continental Frisbee growth in African schools
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See what we did last year! (2022)Justin Peach: South Africa High-school Ultimate Development Representative
My interest mainly lies in the development of this sport and from my understanding, development starts at the high school level. I hope to lay out how that can be achieved in the South African context starting with short programs/courses and evolving those into full on coaching programs, leagues, and tournaments.
Melissa Witmer: "What were you Thinking!?" How to Help your Players have Better Conversations About What's Happening on the Field
Players love to discuss and dissect each other's actions between points. But how often does it lead to meaningful improvements in their connection on the field. In this presentation we'll talk about what "flow" is made of an how to foster more of it between your players.
Valerio Iani: Game Intelligence: how and why I revolutionize my coaching
You'll be introduced to some tools like the ecological dynamics approach and motion offense/hex that could help your players to accelerate their learning and adaptability for a highly situational team sport like Ultimate.
Jesse Lee, Lawrence, KS, USA - Horrorzontals
“This was a great experience, I'm a new assistant coach and there's so much to learn, and [UAP Coaching and Game IQ] helps build a solid foundation for coaches and players alike.”
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Alison Fischer & Carla DiFillipo: Q&A: Building Identity and Culture in Elite-Level Teams
This is a Q&A session where we will discuss team culture successes and failures, why focusing on culture is important, how to handle challenges and the importance of human-first coaching.
Felix Shardlow: Modern Team Defence: why I don't teach 1-to-1 against vertical stack any more
We'll take a look at defence in other field sports and explore modern team defence strategies in Ultimate. You'll be introduced to exercises, drills, and communication strategies designed to enhance your team's communication, awareness, and coordination on the field.
Causes I'd like to promote:
Tiina Booth: Intro to Game Management
Managing a game of ultimate is different than strategizing for a game of ultimate. From before a team arrives at the fields to after the last pull has gone up, managing a group of players takes foresight, patience and consistency. Tiina will share how she preps and guides a team in competition and how you can do so also, no matter what level of team.
Causes I'd like to promote
Mykyta Kornieiev, Zaporizhzhya, UKR - ZNU Panthers & High Hopes
“The conference was a beacon in the night for a rookie coach such as myself. I learned valuable lessons about tactics, physics, mental health and spirit, and how to present all of that to the college team I currently co-coach. Every aspect I need to know as a coach was addressed in a simple, pragmatic, laconic way. UAP Coaching & Game IQ is making a massive impact.”
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Ezequiel Garcia: Tactical periodization applied to ultimate frisbee
Practical tools to combine strength and conditioning with technical and tactical exercises to elaborate more efficient training sessions.
Causes I'd like to promote:
Hannah Pendlebury: Representation matters: Ultimate media
How do we currently represent our sport in the media? Should this be different from other more mainstream sports and if so, how? How can coaches engage with broadcast teams to create great memories to watch back, win or lose?
Devin Cox: Coaching for Longevity
I'm going to talk about getting new players involved, sticking with, and playing ultimate for years. What drives us to compete and enjoy the sport, and how can we do it sustainably?
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Cathy Chu, Oakville, Canada - Trail Mix
“I look forward to the conference every year. I have learned practical tips I can start working on now and strategies to watch for in games and tournaments. Bringing ultimate players and coaches from around the world to share their experience and knowledge is so valuable. Thank you very much for this conference!”
Jesse Lee, Lawrence, KS, USA - Horrorzontals
“This was a great experience, I'm a new assistant coach and there's so much to learn, and [UAP Coaching and Game IQ] helps build a solid foundation for coaches and players alike.”
Mykyta Kornieiev, Zaporizhzhya, UKR - ZNU Panthers & High Hopes
“The conference was a beacon in the night for a rookie coach such as myself. I learned valuable lessons about tactics, physics, mental health and spirit, and how to present all of that to the college team I currently co-coach. Every aspect I need to know as a coach was addressed in a simple, pragmatic, laconic way. UAP Coaching & Game IQ is making a massive impact.”
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