Achieving “Ultimate” Excellence With Jon Palmer

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In the office, Jon Palmer is the SVP of Developer Experience at Fidelity Investments, but on the Ultimate Frisbee field, he’s known for his deft handling of discs and his team-player attitude. A long-time Ultimate player, Jon still finds time to engage in his favorite sport through regular tournaments despite a busy family and professional life. Hear how he keeps everything spinning in this “Ultimate” episode.

Highlights:

• One: A Friendly Game: Ultimate is welcoming and inclusive, making it easy for newcomers to find camaraderie on the field.
• Two: Your Ultimate Chance: If you think you’re too old to jump into Ultimate, think again. Learn how the game could easily be a lifelong passion.
• Three: Simply Joys: Like the best games, Ultimate is easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master.
• Four: Group Activity: How does Jon keep finding space in his calendar for Ultimate? For starters, he includes his family in his sporting life.

Jump Into the Conversation:

[03:15] Avoid diving! How to aim for better outcomes in Ultimate.
[13:55] Balancing family, work, and competitive sports.
[17:56] Common ultimate frisbee contact rules summarized: Play safely, no injurious contact allowed. [
23:36] Professional disc golfers live a nomadic life.
[28:11] Ultimate Frisbee fosters teamwork, skill specialization, and community.