Past Articles from Alexander Palmer
Alexander Palmer is an Ultiworld opinion columnist. He is the captain of Columbia University’s Open team, Uptown Local. He has played in the Club series with Flight NYC. He lives in New York City.
Spirit Championships Could Quickly Lose ‘Fun’ Focus
The biggest Ultimate news last week was tournament organizer Trent Simmons’ announcement of the Spirit Championships, a tournament series envisioned as an alternative to the USA…
Apr 16, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 10 comments
Secrecy Of ESPN Deal Could Spell Trouble For USA Ultimate’s “Pay-to-Play” Model
Last week, Michael Kinstlick, co-owner of the AUDL’s new San Francisco franchise, presented his defense of professional Ultimate.
Apr 5, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 20 comments
Why Major League Ultimate Is Smart To Market To Players
With the professional ultimate seasons now less than two months away, there is no doubt that the American Ultimate Disc League and Major League Ultimate…
Mar 5, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 26 comments
Don’t Speak Too Soon: The Unexpected Consequences Of Rules Changes
In an intriguing Skyd Magazine article, Jeremy Ziskind argues that the AUDL and MLU’s rules changes could alienate fans, robbing pro Ultimate of its core…
Feb 26, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 5 comments
How To Best Showcase College Ultimate
Last week, I discussed why USA Ultimate should reform the College Season to increase viewership of Ultimate.
Feb 19, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 16 comments
Why USA Ultimate Should Showcase College, Not Club
In the next five years, ultimate is going to go through dramatic changes.
Feb 14, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 19 comments
Follow The Rules: The Case For Refereed Ultimate
In every sport, rules define how competition is to take place. They determine the playing field, number of players, methods of scoring, and acceptable contact.
Jan 23, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion with 37 comments