Past Articles from Tiina Booth

Tiina Booth

Tiina Booth is the founder and director of the National Ultimate Training Camp, a job she is retiring from in 2026. She founded the Amherst Invitational in 1992 and co-founded Junior Nationals in 1998. In 2006, she published a book with Michael Baccarini, entitled Essential Ultimate. She has coached teams to numerous national and international titles. Her ongoing passion is running sports psychology seminars for coaches and players, mainly through the Global Ultimate Training School, which she founded in 2020. More info can be found at www.NUTC.net Tiina was inducted into the Ultimate Hall of Fame in October 2018. She is also featured in an upcoming documentary “I Was a Hurricane” which will premiere in Amherst in August 2026.

  1. Tiina’s Take: The 2015 College Regular Season

    I have just completed my first full cycle as a men’s college coach.

  2. From Pyrex To Frisbie Pie Tins: Turning Collectibles Into Cash 101

    For those of us who did not choose lucrative professions, making a few extra bucks on the side is often necessary.

  3. What’s The Big Deal About The New College Disc? A Historical Perspective

    Tiina Booth has a historical look at college series discs -- and some important perspective.

  4. Selling Out In 2002: When Amherst High School Did A ‘Cute Boys’ Photo Shoot

    A dig through Tiina Booth's basement unearthed some goodies.

  5. The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: Submitting A Proposal To The USA Ultimate Board

    A gender equity proposal was supposed to reach a USAU Board vote. But it was pulled last minute.

  6. The ABC’s Of Becoming A Complete Player

    Becoming a complete player isn't about superior athleticism; it's about improvement.

  7. 16 Things I Learned Writing For Ultiworld This Year

    Tiina Booth learned a lot in her first year with Ultiworld.

  8. It Is Time For A Compromise

    The standoff between USA Ultimate and the semi-pro leagues is counterproductive.

  9. 28 Things To Do During The College Winter Offseason

    Don't just sit at home and eat holiday cookies.

  10. 2014 National Championships Report Card

    Tiina Booth grades the 2014 National Championships.

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