Past Articles in Notes from a Contrarian Coach

  1. Notes From A Contrarian Coach: Marking Differently (AKA Footblock Propaganda)

    The case for introducing footblocks to fundamental marking strategy.

  2. Notes From A Contrarian Coach: Stop Settling For Garbage Dumps

    No NFL team calls passing plays 100% of the time, so why do so many ultimate teams always initiate their offense with a downfield look?

  3. Notes From A Contrarian Coach: Great Cutters Don’t Fake

    Cutting is about recognizing dangerous spaces on the field and attacking them at 100% effort at the key time.

  4. Notes From A Contrarian Coach: Advancing Strategic Development In Ultimate

    An introductory article for a new column from Brute Squad coach Ariel Jackson.

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