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Junk & Transition D - Your number 1 priority
Transition defenses are a great way to slow down and disrupt even the best ...
Coaching Highlights: Vert Stack Handler Offense
There are 3 keys to getting open for a pass:
- Spacing and positioning
- Ti ...
In-game Adjustments: Differentiating Results vs. Process
Check out Mario's explanation in the video below and read on for Snell's si...
The best way to use time at tryouts
For many of you leaders out there, a new calendar year means the beginning ...
New Website: We're live! + updated FAQ
We'll be keeping track of updates and FAQ here as questions are coming in, ...
New Website: What's functionally different?
Here are the key functional differences.
- Mobile-friendly. I repeat, mob ...
New Website: Subtle (but important) improvements and changes you might notice
Subtle, but important differences
- Slight changes to season titles. We th ...
New Website: Accessing previously purchased content
Welcome to the new site! Are you excited? We are.
We've brought over only ...
New Website: Going live in less than 48 hours!
We're getting so close to launch, and things are really coming into shape. ...
Testing 1.0 Underway
We've reached out to some trusted RISE UP friends to help us make sure the ...
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Mario O'Brien
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Mario O'Brien is an ambassador of excellence in ultimate leadership and education, and the creative director and head coach of RISE UP Ultimate. He is an ultimate renaissance man, but at heart, a life-long learner, teacher and leader. He currently plays as a handler with Seattle Sockeye, but has also coached and captained at every level of ultimate (from middle school to elite club) in the past 6 years. His recent leadership and playing accomplishments include gold at WCBU 2017, silver in the 2016 AUDL Championships, and silver at the 2015 USAU Club Championships. His professional background, experience, and education as a teacher and his desire to give back to the ultimate community inspired RISE UP, the world's only professional ultimate instructional video company.