We're back to talk UFA offseason with Adam Ruffner, his role with the UFA as Director of Content, player contracts, player movement, big signings, and some predictions. Maybe a Kins Bomb or two.This episode is presented by Kikko Socks. Team sales event going on now. College and high school teams save 40% on Kikko Socks with no minimums on team orders placed before Feb. 15. Contact [email protected] or visit kikkosocks.com/teams for more information.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] 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.0:00 Introduction2:05 The Evolution of UFA and Gameplay10:52 Refereeing vs. Self-Officiating in Ultimate Frisbee19:57 The Future of Ultimate Frisbee and Collaboration32:14 The Importance of Community Engagement34:15 The Role of Content Creation in Ultimate40:42 Navigating Social Media's Unpredictability44:21 Understanding the Value of Views59:50 Transparency in Player Contracts and Team Dynamics1:03:00 Kins Bombs and Player Movements1:03:58 Team Dynamics: The Empire and the Shred1:10:55 Predictions for the 2026 Season1:20:05 The Importance of Press Conferences and Fan Engagement

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Mike and Stef get a little meta and talk about identity as players, coaches, media, and podcasters. We also debate the prioritization of winning, swap stories of our 2025 bromance, and discuss what European frisbee does so well than has been lost in the US. We’ve been taking more of a holiday break than expected, because Mike has been in Europe since his birthday. Regular scheduled programming when (if) he comes back. More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

Kins, Quinn, and Mikey catch up and swap stories from Regionals. We watch a short Red Tide clip of our boy, Bode, making plays. Finally, Mike recaps his quick trip to Wroclaw after Regionals to help coach Mooncatchers at EUCF.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] 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.