The Good Times

Hey Folks,

Let's get down to the nitty gritty. Let's remind ourselves why Ultimate is such a great sport. Let's look at what the fundamental aspect of Ultimate that makes it so great. Sure there's the competition, the winning, and the glory. The reality, however, in a sport where most of us pay to play is that quite simply, there's lots of fun to be had in Ultimate.

Pictured Above: The party scene at Goosebowl 2006 in Kingston.

The reason many of us call Ultimate, Cultimate, is that as you get more and more in Ultimate, you find that you are addicted to the sport. This addiction is partially due to the challenge and the competition, but anotherthe major factor is the fun we have with friends and opponents.

From a touring perspective, the fun is going with your team over a distance to play, eat, and party with a group of people that make you laugh. Over a weekend, you'll probably laugh over a hundred times, and not your average giggle, but that full belly laugh that burns calories by the thousand.

As a coach, you really need to grasp this fun perspective. It is important that the team plays within your system, and tries to achieve the goals that the team and yourself have set, but the primary factor is that everyone has fun.

The funny thing that ties into the whole aspect of fun is that when you are happy and having fun, the positive aspects improve your game.

Let the good times roll.

PJ