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?

  2. The One Word To Get Ultimate Into Every School

    Going beyond the game to reach educators.

  3. My Worst Day Of Coaching

    A lesson emerged from a terrible moment.

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