Past Articles from Sion "Brummie" Scone
Sion “Brummie” Scone coached GB Open from 2010-2012, and also coached the GB World Games team in 2013, and the u24 Men in 2018. He has been running skills clinics in the UK and around the world since 2005. He played GB Open 2007-12, and GB World Games 2009. He lives in Birmingham, UK. You can reach him by email ([email protected]) or on Twitter (@sionscone).
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Throwing Tips For Tryouts, Presented By SAVAGE
Throwing is going to be one of the most important parts of any tryout. Are you doing enough to get your throws ready before trying out for an elite team?
May 1, 2015 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis
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Ultimate Bucket List: The Top Beach Tournaments in the World
There's a whole world (literally) of Ultimate play outside of the university and club structure, but which big-name destination tournaments offer the best mix of location, competition, and fun? Brummie breaks down four of the top beach Ultimate tournaments and gives you a guide of where you should go and what you can expect.
Apr 16, 2015 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Opinion
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No Mark Zones, Double Handler Coverage, And Other Unconventional Styles From The 2014 Japan Open Final
Japanese ultimate looks very different to the game played in other areas of the world.
Jan 30, 2015 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis
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Don’t Be An Optimist, Be A Realist: On Adaptability In Ultimate
It's not enough to be optimistic; you have to be realistic to win games.
Jan 19, 2015 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis
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A Pseudo-Scientific Approach To Tryouts: Part Two
Sion "Brummie" Scone goes into more detail about the Team Great Britain tryout process.
Dec 23, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis
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A Pseudo-Scientific Approach To Tryouts: Part One
The Great Britain National team used benchmark athletic measures to assess players in a rigorous way.
Nov 26, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis, Opinion
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EUCF 2014: Open Semifinals & Final Recap
Brummie recaps the open semifinals and final from the recent 2014 European Ultimate Championship Finals.
Oct 31, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in News, Recap
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Video Scouting Report on the Buzz Bullets, Powered by Agility from Five Ultimate
Japan’s number one men’s club is likely to make a strong run in Lecco.
Aug 1, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis
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2014 London Calling: Tournament Recap (Men’s)
London Calling, an important early tuneup tournament for European teams headed to Worlds, is in the books. Sion "Brummie" Scone breaks down the action in this tournament recap.
Jun 5, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in News, Recap
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The Brummie Offensive Treatise: Developing Skills and Strategy to Suit Your Team
In my time coaching, I've developed several offensive strategies -- and plenty of defensive ones -- as a way of experimenting with different ways of playing the game. One roadmap for improvement that I like: 1. Expand your toolkit; 2. Find something suitable for your team; 3. Know what to expect.
Jun 3, 2014 by Sion "Brummie" Scone in Analysis