Ultimate Sessions

Session 8: The Call of a Life Time

A voicemail in spring 2008 that changed the trajectory of everything.

May 16 • Alan Arlt

Session 7: Whisper To A Scream

The moment weekend warriors became NBA superstars.

May 9 • Alan Arlt

Session 6: Opening Night

Northwest Athletic Club, inside Target Center. Where Ultimate Hoops opened on March 28, 2006.

May 2 • Alan Arlt

Session 5: Eighty-Seven Days

From a legal pad in a loft to six teams paid and committed.

Apr 25 • Alan Arlt

Session 4: Planting The Flag

Everyone thought I was crazy. One voice cut through the doubt.

Apr 18 • Alan Arlt

Session 3: The Napkin

The Driskill Bar. Three AM. Two napkins.

Apr 11 • Alan Arlt

Session 2: The Bedroom Floor

A board game, a Mead notebook, and the first time the world disappeared.

Apr 4 • Alan Arlt

Session 1: The Call

A sunset in Tuscany. A Super America gas station. Two cocktail napkins at 3 a.m.

Mar 28 • Alan Arlt

Welcome to Sessions

15 weeks. 15 stories. The last time I'll tell them.

Mar 20 • Alan Arlt

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