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Flik Coaching Certificate – Level 1
Ultimate Frisbee Coaching Certificate — Level 1
Become a confident Ultimate coach — without guessing what to teach.
A structured Level 1 coaching course designed to help you run better sessions, teach fundamentals clearly, and build confident players — even if you’re new to coaching.
Equivalent in scope to a national federation Level 1 coaching course.
- Plan and run your own training sessions with confidence
- Teach throwing, catching, and movement effectively
- Build safe, structured, and engaging sessions
- Understand what to coach — and in what order
No prior coaching experience required
“Flik’s Level 1 Coaching Course helped me regain the ability to include new people without compromising the quality of training. There were many tips on how to give instructions and feedback without overwhelming or frustrating players which has resulted in higher attendance at new training sessions, and new players feel more included.”
— Maria Al Homsi, Coach, Rwanda Flying Disc Federation
Why this course exists
Most Ultimate players know drills. Very few know how to run a session.
Coaches often rely on guesswork — choosing drills without a clear structure, struggling to explain concepts, or unsure what to prioritise.
This course gives you a clear framework for coaching: what to teach, when to teach it, and how to deliver sessions that actually improve players.
“A great course for introducing new ultimate coaches, it teaches you to develop habits that lead to excellence and motivates new players to grow the sport and enjoy it, with an emphasis on the spirit of the game as a pillar of our sport.”
— Johan Rechberger Lopez. Patagona gigas Coach
What you’ll be able to do after this course
Before
- Unsure what to teach in sessions
- Relying on random drills
- Struggling to explain concepts clearly
- Inconsistent session quality
After
- Plan structured, effective sessions
- Teach fundamentals with clarity
- Use drills with clear purpose
- Run sessions players actually improve from
What makes this different from the Flik library?
The Flik library gives you access to hundreds of drills, articles, and videos.
This course organises the most important concepts into a structured pathway, then adds unique, brand new content to round out the course.
“This course helped me connect many years of coaching experience with a clear coaching philosophy. It gave me a framework for understanding why I do certain things as a coach and offered new ideas for planning engaging, meaningful practices. What I appreciated most was the focus on creating a positive learning environment based on joy, respect, and development. I’m excited to bring these tools back to my women’s team and youth Ultimate programs in Argentina.”
— Verónica Saavedra
We believe high-quality coaching should be accessible to everyone. If you live in a country where our standard pricing isn’t affordable, please get in touch about our community pricing.
Registered members of Flik can enrol in our Academy courses. They are full of help, advice and tips that will make you a better player.
Coaching Philosophy & Leadership
An introduction to the role and responsibilities of an Ultimate coach, focusing on coaching philosophy, inclusive leadership, and Spirit of the Game. Coaches explore different leadership styles, ethical decision-making, team culture, and communication, and learn how to adapt their approach to support positive, inclusive environments and deliver clear, effective feedback.
- Developing a coaching mindset
- A Professional Approach & Organisation in Coaching
- Coaching culture
- Coaching Excellence
Spirit and Rules
An overview of the basic rules of Ultimate and the principles of self-officiation. Coaches learn how to apply rules in play, support Spirit of the Game through appropriate etiquette, lead Spirit circles, and guide players in resolving on-field disputes fairly and respectfully.
- Self-officiation
- Playing with Spirit
- Practicing spirit
Teaching Catching Fundamentals
The most important skill for any new player isn't throwing, it's catching! This guide describes key catching techniques for different disc heights and gives simple cues for hand position and execution to help beginners improve their catching skills.
- How to teach catching
- Clap Catch
- Thumbs down catching
- Thumbs up catching
- One Hand Thumbs Down Catching
- One Hand Thumb Up Catching
Teaching Throwing Fundamentals
Learning to throw is the biggest hurdle for most new players, and if you've never tried to teach throwing, it can be complex. Here, we explain how to throw the most commonly used passes in ultimate, and advice on how to coach people through the process of throwing.
- Backhand
- Forehand
- Forehand to space
- Overheads
- How to teach throwing
Coaching your first practice
This lesson focuses on giving beginners a positive first experience of Ultimate by prioritising enjoyment, inclusion, safety, and confidence through simple rules, minimal interruption, flexible game formats, and positive reinforcement.
- Introducing ultimate to beginners