Ultimate Mobility

09/13/2026

Pain has no single cause, and that’s GOOD news.

Years ago I didn’t understand pain — or my own body and pain — and it made my Ultimate career much harder and more frustrating.

I don’t want you to make that mistake.

Comment “PAIN” If you want to hear more about this, along with several other things I WISH I knew early in my career.

I’ll send you the full 17 min YouTube breakdown 🤗

09/12/2026

1 month since shoulder surgery. Here are some updates:

First, my wife has been doing an incredible job of doing extra to help out. Same with my mom, brother, and in-laws ❤️

I found out the repairs were more extensive than anticipated, so 9 months is the absolute minimum return to play.

Surgeon said the amount of damage was very surprising for someone at my age and fitness level. Go big or go home, eh?

Sleep was terrible, got better, still not great.

Mostly I’m pretty motivated to keep training, get out to the field, and do my shoulder rehab.

👉 Not supposed to start PT yet
👉 Can do pendulums and unloaded elbow flexion/extension
👉 I’m adding mini shoulder CARs, elbow CARs, and gentle isometrics

Some days are just tough. Everything takes extra physical and mental energy, and it wears on ya.

Combine that with running my own business, having a toddler, and feeling guilty for still not being able to change diapers…and there are some definite ebbs in mood.

When it drops, I remember how far I’ve come in just a month. I can now type, text and even wash my hands now. It also helps to think how much better I’ll feel in a few more months.

*NOTE: this is not medical advice. I’m not suggesting you should do what I’m doing. Everyone is different, has different needs, bodies, and proficiencies.

09/08/2026

Key for Ultimate 🥏 performance & health: hip mobility!

The 90-90 position MAY be a great way to both assess and train hip mobility.

But many athletes struggle to feel comfortable in this position, or get the leverage to stretch & strengthen from here.

By elevating the target leg, we can keep the other one out of the equation, get more leverage and control.

Often, people will find a deeper stretch and be better able to do strengthening exercises like isometrics or actively moving through different ranges.

And if you happen to only have access to one arm (like me right now) the elevated position makes it easier to balance :)

NOTE: maybe you’re wondering why we can’t just improve hip mobility by playing, lifting, and doing some “dynamic” exercises in the gym? Great thought 👇

These things can be helpful, but humans are REALLY good at compensating.

If there is restriction in your movement, you’re going to need to spend significant time and effort right where you’re limited. And do it consistently.

Imagine if all your lifting felt light and easy…probably wouldn’t build much strength or muscle.

So those hips that have been tight and achy for years aren’t going to magically change without some sweat.

09/07/2026

🥏 Gotta keep those frisbee-catching skills sharp

If you’ve followed a while, you’ve heard this before…

It’s important to consistently work on your skills outside of games and team practice.

How many opportunities will you get to high-point, snag a blade, toe-in a catch, or run at absolute max speed during a game?

I can get 10 tough catching reps in ONE minute of solo practice.

I’ve accumulated 1,000s of intentional tough catches, sprints, and jumps over the last few months.

But — especially during my current recovery phase — you know what’s most important?

That I can play around and have some fun 😄

09/06/2026

A look into my strength training as I recover from shoulder surgery (and eye an Ultimate comeback for next year).

Not included in the vid: weighted calf raises, lateral lunges, shoulder CARs, hip CARs, ankle CARs.

I did this before — in 2017 I had a similar surgery on my Left shoulder.

I got back to strength training ASAP. I did whatever mobility and aerobic work I could tolerate.

As a result, I was able to come back faster, stronger, fitter, and with less pain.

Nothing is gonna go smoothly, but there are ways we can pre-pave the path the reduce the intensity of the rough patches.

09/03/2026

🥏 Masters (and older) Ultimate Players: STOP letting people limit your ceiling.

It’s possible to get faster, more powerful, and even feel better.

If people tell you (or you tell yourself) that you can’t, you’re not gonna do what’s required to make it happen.

I’ve worked with many players who got back to their previous speed and power simply by using focused mobility training to help them feel good enough to EXPRESS these skills.

I’ve worked with many more who just needed more focused and consistent speed and power training.

And most need some combination of the two (along with consistent, but not destructive, strength training).

NOTES:

👉 Speed and power are SKILLS not innate abilities. They require regular practice for both maintenance and improvement.

👉 A lot of younger players can more easily maintain without a mindful or systematic approach. As we age, usually we need to be smarter and more focused with our training to make improvements.

👉 That doesn’t mean they can’t happen. Just that players are used to sticking with their old approach — thinking it will work — even though it stopped working years ago.

I’m here to give you hope AND training direction. DM me or comment if you want some help 🤗

09/02/2026

Got to the field for some throwing last week and someone left FLAGS there!

What fortune 🤩

This was my 2nd throwing session since shoulder surgery. It was SO refreshing to get out there and move.

And also, a bit frustrating. With the brace, my balance and consistency were off, so I had more frequent misfires.

Things did generally feel better as the session went on and I managed over 200 focused throws.

While things aren’t perfect, I’m grateful I can get out to a field and throw.

And grateful I have a field within a 15 minute walk (since I still can’t drive).

Next time it’s this hot, I might decide not to wear all black 😅

09/01/2026

I would rather not have to train like this. But what are my options?

I could do nothing, because I can’t do what I PREFER to do.

Or I could do something, because it’s better than nothing (as long as I don’t try any handstands or cartwheels).

I’m not always going to make this choice, because I’m a human — and that’s okay.

But if I can choose SOMETHING more often than not, good things will happen.

If I continuously believe that I can influence my health, performance, and recovery, I will be willing to show up more often.

How do we build that belief? By showing up and proving it to ourselves. By seeing other people do it too.

❓Aren’t you worried about becoming asymmetrical or messing up movement patterns?

No. Just no. None of us are ever going to be symmetrical anyway, and the benefit of doing strength, aerobic, anaerobic training FAR outweighs any cost.

PLUS — did you know — training one limb while the other one is immobilized can significantly mitigate strength loss in the immobilized limb? It can also preserve muscle.

Google “Cross-Education” and check out some studies.

So if you are dealing with an injury to one arm or one leg — train the other one with intensity as long as you can do it safely.

08/31/2026

Ultimate training structure I recommend for the less young players 👀

Honestly this works well for everyone, but super young players often don’t recognize the need.

Here’s a general recommendation

1️⃣ Body Maintenance Session (1-3x/wk)

2️⃣ Mobility Master Session (1-2x/wk)

3️⃣ Strength/Lifting (1-3x/wk)

4️⃣ Field Work (1-2x/wk)

The amount of each of these we do depends on the individual’s goals, schedule, and whether they’re in-season, pre-season, off-season.

It also depends on if they’re making a return from injury/surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or just working to optimize their season.

The BIG key though, is the emphasis on consistent, year-round mobility work.

You might not love it, it may not be the most exciting, but I can tell you with full confidence it freakin WORKS.

⭐️ Comment “PAIN” or DM me if you’re interested in my new high-support, customized Ultimate Pain to Performance Program (UP³)

08/30/2026

This video is a must-watch for Ultimate players dealing with pain: https://youtu.be/4dJw3fp74lQ

I explain 10 factors that influence pain, which ones are most impactful and most changeable/coachable.

Check it out and comment which numbers (1-10) are your biggest opportunity for changing your pain.

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