In this episode, we chat with Mamabird alum, Dr. Skum aka (Gabe Stump), about training Matt Damon for his role in Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey.

We also talk about the difference between training ultimate athletes vs Hollwood A-Listers, general training philosophies, what Mamabird has meant to us, and, of course, we draft our top 5 Matt Damon films.

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Melissa Witmer joins to talk UAP and scholarships in ultimate.

More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod 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.00:00 Introduction to Melissa Whitmer04:14 The Birth of the Ultimate Athlete Project09:05 Current Developments in the Ultimate Athlete Program18:58 The Unique Offerings of the Ultimate Athlete Project24:12 Exploring Scholarship Ultimate26:37 The Autonomy of Club Sports vs. Scholarship Programs27:10 Building Relationships for Scholarship Opportunities28:36 The Enrollment Cliff and Its Impact on Schools31:26 Identifying Schools Open to New Sports33:09 The Business Perspective of Athletic Scholarships35:04 Understanding the Value of Athletic Programs41:16 Unique International Experiences in Ultimate Frisbee44:39 Cultural Exchange Through Ultimate Frisbee48:24 Diverse Styles of Play in Global Ultimate Frisbee50:03 Cultural Influences in Ultimate Frisbee50:24 Experiencing Top Tournaments51:15 Unique Tournament Experiences53:12 The Importance of Sponsorships55:44 The Draw of Ultimate Frisbee58:03 Challenges Faced as a Woman in Ultimate01:02:08 Advice for Women in Ultimate01:10:17 Dreams for the Future of Ultimate Frisbee

Dr. Mike Lovich educates us on common injuries, prehab, and rehab for ultimate players. We get into cleats, foot health, and what ultimate players often overlook when it comes to health and performance.More from Pod Practice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podpractice_podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podpractice_podEmail: [email protected] Tokay Cleats: https://tokay-ultimate.com/podpracticeUltimate Mobility Membership: https://www.skool.com/ultimate-mobility/about?ref=1ac6179a76464cf892a7347232df540ePod 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.

Antoine Davis joins to talk The Breakthrough Season Lab - his program to help ultimate players achieve their goals. It's a 16-week course for a group of 12 athletes that teaches Game IQ, how to train your Physical Engine, Competitive Mindset, and Fuel/Recovery.Enter The Lab here: https://www.skool.com/the-high-level-athlete-6980/about?ref=eb3b2c6c067642b1b148137eef4ae64cMore information about The Breakthrough Season Lab:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wcYv_wiq7WgrdnSOA3SGdSREmnal4JM6Gjg6VOvsfZU/edit?tab=t.0More 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.