Past Articles from Valerio Iani

Valerio Iani

Valerio Iani spent the past 25 years mentoring and coaching youth and adults in the USA, Spain, and Italy. He has created many projects with long-lasting legacies. He was the former Director of Youth and Education at Bay Area Disc Association (BADA) and the Founder & Director of Coaching at Oakland Ultimate Club (OAK). Valerio coached Belgium open (silver medal) at the WU24 Nottingham 2023.

  1. Hexagon, the Bestagon: A Look Inside the Hex Offense

    Could this new offensive philosophy change ultimate?

    Jan 28, 2021 by in Analysis, Opinion

  2. The One Word To Get Ultimate Into Every School

    Going beyond the game to reach educators.

    Dec 18, 2017 by in Opinion

  3. My Worst Day Of Coaching

    A lesson emerged from a terrible moment.

    Aug 4, 2017 by in Opinion

Recent Posts

  1. Youth Club Championships 2026: Streaming Schedule, How to Watch
  2. US Open 2026: Streaming Schedule, How to Watch
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  5. US Open 2026: Saturday Overreactions (Men’s Div. Day Two Recap)
  6. US Open 2026: Favorites Dominate, With an Asterisk (Women’s Div. Day Two Recap)
  7. US Open 2026: Means, Motive, and Alibi: The Murder Mystery of the US Open Day 1 (Mixed Div.)

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