Cleats And Cufflinks

Nic and Dusty talk about visiting the Pacific Northwest, running from pub to pub and the coach's role in identifying and developing talent.

Dusty and Nic spend some time thinking about how the best players solve problems on the field. Throwing with both hands takes the spotlight and the concept of sphere of catchability is briefly discussed.

Dusty and Nic talk about the difficulties in covering tournament ultimate, the importance of safe sidelines and one of the many rules of Brokian Ultra Cricket.

Nic and Dusty discuss all-star games and their side-shows. They also somehow get involved in a conversation over fouls and intent.

Nic and Greg talk about all the new content the MLU is producing and how it is helping the league fulfill one of its responsibilities to its players.

Nic and Dusty talk about the oddities of pre-game rituals and the methods of warming up. Also on tap . . . Dusty's statistics obsession applied to club ultimate.

Nic talks to Luke about recent player signings, the new statistics interface and the way the MLU defines the elements of its statistics.

Nic talks to Billy Sickles about the recent Philadelphia Spinner's tryouts, the experience of transitioning from college to pro and the importance of coaching.

Nic and Dusty discuss the potential impact of the MLU statistical effort and start to dig into what makes ultimate special.

Nic catches up with MLU Sales Associate Bert Katzen on working on the sales team and the Pro Gear Program.

Nic talks to Dusty about Kevin Garnett, maturing as player, coaching and other assorted miscellany.

Nic talks to Will Smolinski about his new role as solo head coach of the Washington DC Current, his views on player development and the upcoming season schedule.

Nic talks to Kelsey about her work at MLU managing partner accounts, her experience in ultimate and the parallels between tennis and frisbee.

Nic Darling talks to the MLU's Head Statistician about ultimate statistics and fantasy ultimate.

Creative Director Scott Helm joins Executive VP Nic Darling to discuss the securing of another round of funding and how that has effected the MLU strategy, employment environment and development projects.

Jeff and Nic talk about the value of a single game format in high school ultimate, the business case for MLU Fantasy and list improvements and places to improve for the 2015 Season.

Nic and Jeff discuss the deflated football controversy, the show Friday Night Tykes and the Philosophy of Jordan Belfort from the spacious new MLU Office.

Jeff and Nic discuss the MLU Investor meeting, the benefits MLU players receive and the start of varsity ultimate in Vermont with special guest Anne Watson.

Nic and Jeff discuss Tiina Booth's excellent article on the MLU/USAU relationship, keys to starting a business and the origins of the MLU.

Nic and Jeff discuss newly developed partnerships, what makes the best player and a new timeout rule that is being proposed.