The BreakSide Podcast

Marking the 52nd episode of the BreakSide, one year's worth of new faces from around the world sharing their stories! Host of the BreakSide, David Adamitis shares his story with ultimate frisbee, begining in a small way in high school and then taking off at Ave Maria University. The BreakSide podcast was started shortly after graduating college in 2023 alongside Garrett. There has been such a...

Introducing Derek Mourad of the Seattle Cascades and the mixed club team BFG. It maybe hard to find someone who is more determind to give everything in this sport then Derek. Derek Mourad is a name you want to keep an eye on this UFA season! Derek was first exposed to Frisbee when he a little kid by his dad and ever since he has dreamed of playing at the highest levels! This season he have been a...

A big welcome back to Garrett Hallinan, making his second interview appearance on the BreakSide. Garrett is fresh off of playing a 5th season for Ave Maria University, this year as an MBA student. He breaks down the discipline and self sacrifice needed to put the team first and play at a high level! Garrett's college frisbee career can be characterized as one of giving. He has excelled no matt...

Introducing Aiden Landis from the University of Pittsburgh, where he captains their team En Sabah Nur. Aiden is currently finishing his Masters and his sixth year playing college frisbee. After winning their conference tourament, he leads his team to Regionals on May 4-5 where they fight for a chance to earn a bid to D1 College Nationals! Tune in as Aiden dives into what makes Pitt Ultimate, the b...

Introducing Drew Shepard, head coach of the Indianapolis Alleycats. Drew used to play for the Alleycats back in their very first season in 2012; he is now entering his 2nd season as head coach! Last season the Alleycats improved to a 9-3 record, Drew looks to build on that success this season. As the preseason and training camps come to a close the new focus is on the beginning of the season. Drew...

Introducing Kaela Helton, a star in the Western Ultimate League, playing for the San Diego SuperBloom. She is the league's back to back MVP, winning the award in both 2022 and 2023. This season she has helped lead her team to a hot start! Kaela thrives in an environment of hard work, commitment, and most importantly mutal trust between players and coaches. This is clearly shown not only in her...

A big welcome to Anthony Nuñez, head coach of the most dominate team in the UFA, the NY Empire. Anthony is entering his 4th season as coach of the Empire. He first experienced frisbee back in Maplewood, NJ, the birthplace of Ultimate when he was 14 years old. Since then it has remained a major part of his life. Whether he is coaching youth, college, club, or UFA, Anthony has loved his role of serv...

Introducing Bradley and Ethan Phillips, the co-captains of the University of Central Florida's frisbee team, the Dogs of War. The Dogs of War are fresh off of winning the D1 Tally Classic. This victory has produced a level of confidence that the team is in the condition at the right time, as the college scene if fast approaching sectionals and regionals. Brad and Ethan breakdown the highs and...

Introducing James Pollard, star of the Philadelphia Phoenix. James shares extensively on what is special about the Phoenix. Simply put it is a culture of service. James and the Phoenix are incredibly committed to the community of Philly and at large. Whether that is running youth camps, being role models, or James coaching college Frisbee. Their goal is to see this sport grow in the right way. Tun...

Introducing Jack Stephenson a senior and captain playing for the team Jojah from the University of Georgia. Jack and Jojah are fresh off of winning D1 Florida Warmup as well as finishing 2nd at the Smokey Mountain Invitational. Tune in, as Jack dives into what makes the team at UGA click, their practices, mentality, game readiness, and so much more! Jojah is a prime example of a team that works ha...

Welcome to At the WhiteBoard, where David and Garrett break down different of elements of the Ultimate Frisbee experience. This episode covers the topics of Hex Offense and Flex Defense, two less common frisbee schemes. David and Garrett share how these formations have the potential to elevate a team's play! Make sure to give this podcast a follow and a review. Also, check us out on Instagram...

The creator of Ulti_breakdowns, Tim Barzcak, joins the podcast this week to share the power of analyzing film. Film is one of the greatest tools in growing one's frisbee game. Yet it can also be challenging in how to view it through an educational and growth mindset. Tim discusses how one can truly grow through this powerful asset. He also shares the fruits of it in his own personal game as we...

A big welcome to Sam Murphy from across the pond. He is one of the best Ultimate Frisbee players in Ireland and was ranked in the top 15 in Europe in 2023 by Ultiworld. Sam has been with his Dublin based team, Ranelagh, since 2016. He is known for helping lead this team from a small local Irish team to one that challenges for the European Ultimate Championships. He brought home Gold at that touram...

A big welcome to Dena Elimelech, a star in the Western Ultimate League, playing for the San Diego Super Bloom. Not only that, she is a D1 college champion and a 2x Team USA Gold medalist. She was ranked in the top 10 for female matching players by Utliworld. Tune in as Dena shares the importance of role models in sports. She is now beyond grateful to be playing with some of her own role models and...

Introducing Isaac Kaplan from the University of Massachusetts, team captain on his team, ZooDisc. Isaac's story is one resilience! In the begining of his college career he got cut from the team. Now he has help lead the team from being unable to qaulify for USAU Nationals to the 2023 runners-up at the USAU championships! Tune in to hear how Isaac has had an impact on this team, and learn what...

Introducing Jacques Nissen a USAU champion with Truckstop and a U24 world champion for Team USA. He currently plays for Brown University. Tune in for a deep dive into Jacques current frisbee goals playing with Brownian Motion. Fresh of the Florida Warm-up, Jacques shares where the team is now and what it will take it bring home the hardware this spring at College Nationals. Brown University is tru...

Introducing Pawel Janas, who currently leads the UFA win assists with 463 thrown! He is a dominate force on the field, whether playing for the LA Aviators or Chicago Machine! Pawel shares his story from the very beginning when he was first introduced to frisbee to prepping for this upcoming season, and everything in between. This is a story of continuously seeking excellence and of making an impac...

Rowan McDonell! Team USA gold medalist, USAU Club champion with Truckstop, the man who can throw the disc in any number of ways! Tune in to hear about Rowan's most recent travels around the world promoting Ultimate Frisbee! Whether he is putting on training camps in China, working with athletes using Excel Ultimate, helping lead the DC Breeze, posting Youtube vidoes, or sharing his vast knowle...

A big welcome to Kevin Quinlan of the Montreal Royals, tied #2 all time in assists! Kevin is gearing up for his 12th season with the Royals. He is a strong vetran presence on the team, leading theteam in assists, completions, and games played. Tune in for a dive into the team that won the Canada Cup! One of Kevin's main goal is to be a leader for the young guys on the team, as they seek to put...

Welcome to At the WhiteBoard, where David and Garrett break down different of elements of the Ultimate Frisbee experience. This episode covers the topic of Spirit of the Game. This is a critical element of what makes Ultimate special. David and Garret break down such things as refs vs observers, players making their own calls, leaving everything on the field, and the role of captains and coaches....

This episode's guest is Kip Curtis, former AUDL Alleycats player and now head of the University of Missouri's ultimate frisbee team! Kip's team is gearing up for an exicting action packed spring semester. The goal of which is to earn a bid to nationals! The team will be traveling around the country, not only battling against stiff competition but also against a "poverty of imagina...

Welcome to At the WhiteBoard, where David and Garrett break down different of elements of the Ultimate Frisbee experience. This episode covers college frisbee, specifically looking the major differences between the fall and springs semesters and the different emphasis that should placed on each. Tune in to hear some great take away that you can bring back to your team! Make sure to give this podca...

Introducing Anthony Gutowsky from storied AUDL team the Madison Radicals. Anthony was a rookie sensation this past season, leading his team in goals scored and in receiving yards! He was honored with his name on the AUDL 2nd team All Rookie. Tune in to hear about the elements that make Madison one of the most difficult stadiums to play in for visiting teams. This franchise is one of the special in...

Introducing one of the smoothest handlers in the USAU D3 Southeast Region, Connor Rigby. Connor is a Junior at Union University in Tennessee, where he is the captain of their Ultimate Frisbee team, Jaxx. Hear about one of the friendliest teams in the nation. Connor shares how this unique characteristic propels his team towards success. Connor hopes to lead his team to earning a Nationals bid, this...

Welcome to At the WhiteBoard, where David and Garrett break down different of elements of the Ultimate Frisbee experience. This episode covers the topic of the Redzone. Simply put, if you cannot operated in the redzone you will not win a game. What to become the best you can in the endzone? This episode shares some tips and strategies that will elevate your game. Make sure to give this podcast a f...