By Jake Hendersen Growing up I played hockey and baseball. I had some wonderful coaches in my hockey and baseball career. I was often a leader on my hockey and baseball teams. I led the team in warm-ups, had meetings with officials, relayed messages to my coach, and tried to lead by example. But I […]
Why Coaching Ultimate is Different
Fun’draiser BBQ, Silent Auction & Movie . . . Today!
Hello Drag’n Thrust fans, friends, and family! Today is the day for the Drag’n Worlds Fun’draiser BBQ, Movie, and Silent Auction! 4pm – 8pm, Base Camp, 201 Bloomington Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55111 Tickets are $5. There will be outdoor yard games if the weather holds (spikeball, bocce ball, cups, Kub, bags, etc.). If the weather […]
Why Do I Play Ultimate? (part 2 of 2)

By Josh “Shwa” Hemmesch Before this season started, I contemplated the question about “Why do I play Ultimate?”. There are tons of quick answers such as ‘fun’, ‘active’, and ‘fast-paced’. Yet, I wanted something more involved, something more meaty. In deciding to reach out to several other Ultimate players with differing backgrounds, I got some thoughtful, […]
The Future of Ultimate: Can We Have The Best of Both?
By Mike Petersen Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of Mike Petersen in his capacity as Mike Petersen. He’s not intending to represent the views of Drag’n Thrust or any other person or entity. I have played ultimate for 14 years at just about every level and every style. I started, as most do, […]