Welcome to Ignite: Power Up, a series breaking down the skills that help ultimate players elevate their game. Each piece focuses on what actually makes a difference on the field. We’re kicking things off with our first topic: the backhand break.
New year. Same long tournament days. Bigger goals.
If you’re heading into the 2026 season with college showcases, season prep, tournament weekends, and full-tilt training on your calendar, one thing matters more than ever: showing up fueled and ready to go.
Fall tournaments are here—and so is your reminder to fuel up, hydrate smart, and perform at your best. Whether you’re hitting the field for college nationals, club nationals, or regional showdowns, the key to consistent performance is giving your body what it needs, when it needs it.
Feeling overwhelmed by everything that comes with running a team—planning, prioritizing, and keeping it all on track? You’re not alone. Team leadership can feel like a lot, especially when you're trying to balance individual needs, build a culture, and pursue a shared goal.
Your van is parked in the Motel 6 parking lot, your teammates are all gathered for the team meeting, and your bag is packed with your jerseys (from BE Ultimate, of course), deodorants, discs, and socks (BE socks, obviously. Maybe those sick new white ones?). But what about your food?
