Past Articles from Alex Rubin
Alex Rubin started writing for Ultiworld in 2018. He is a graduate of Northwestern University where he played for four years. After a stint in Los Angeles coaching high school and college teams, they moved to Chicago to experience real seasons and eat deep dish pizza. You can reach Alex through e-mail ([email protected]) or Twitter (@arubes14).
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Stall 9: To All The Coaches I’ve Never Thanked
Sometimes, even just 90 seconds of advice can mean the world to a young athlete and be remembered a decade later.
Mar 17, 2021 by Alex Rubin in Opinion
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USA Ultimate’s Coach Convention: Takeaways from the Virtual Event
This year’s socially distanced affair brought together coaches from around the country for four evenings of workshops, training, and connection.
Feb 19, 2021 by Alex Rubin and Ben Murphy in Analysis, Opinion
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Tuesday Tips: How To Ace The Uniform Process
There are a lot more quality options now than there used to be for ultimate team gear, but that doesn't mean the process is necessarily any easier.
Feb 9, 2021 by Alex Rubin in Opinion
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Stall Seven: Antoine Davis, Potential 2021 Season
Are we going to see the AUDL back on the field this year?
Jan 21, 2021 by Chris McGlynn and Alex Rubin in Podcast
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AUDL Makes Tentative Plans For 2021 Season
The league’s goal is to play its standard season beginning in May.
Dec 30, 2020 by Alex Rubin in News
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Stall 9: Dalton Smith’s Layout Block and the Prove It Point
Summer camp memories, Doublewide's breakout series, and a theory of upsets.
Dec 22, 2020 by Alex Rubin in Opinion
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Indianapolis Indoor Ultimate Controversy Ignites Social Media Feud, Draws AUDL Statement
Former Alleycats player sent profane Facebook messages to a critic of playing ultimate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 11, 2020 by Charlie Eisenhood and Alex Rubin in News
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College Teams Adapt to Remote Practices
Like many teams, Temple Alert's practices have been restricted by their university. The team's leaders are pivoting to Zoom while looking ahead to the eventual return of on-field competition.
Dec 1, 2020 by Alex Rubin in Profile
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Meet the Atlanta Hustle’s Newest Owners: The Cheese Family
Jeanne and Lee Cheese are turning the Atlanta AUDL franchise into a community affair with their focus on attracting more fans of color and building a new player development pipeline.
Oct 29, 2020 by Alex Rubin in News
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Darryl Stanley is Just as Happy to Coach Gym Class
Darryl Stanley grew from an out-of-shape AUDL tryout to one of the most respected coaches in the country seemingly overnight. While he might be new to the spotlight, the foundation for his success was laid over twenty years ago.
Sep 29, 2020 by Alex Rubin in Profile