To the woman who is the CEO, the lead scientist, the high-stakes lawyer, the engineer, the corporate executive, the doctors or the “Household Domistic Goddess This is for you. You’ve spent decades wiring your brain … Read More
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Skating: Finding the “Glassy” Concrete in the Texas Gulf Coast Area
So, you’ve got the skates, the pads, and the determination—now you just need the ground to match. If you’re a beginner in Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Webster, or Clear Lake, you probably realized very quickly … Read More
LEGACY MEMBER – IZZY DEAD #30-06
South Side Roller Derby is more than just a league; it’s a lifetime sisterhood. To honor those who have built this sanctuary and dedicated their lives to the track, we are officially launching our SSRD … Read More
Part 1 – The Red Zone, The Luteal Phase, and the “Hidden” Cost of Poor Sportsmanship
By Brenda Holley / Dick Tater #300 – South Side Roller Derby After 20 years in this sport, I’ve seen a pattern that destroys more leagues than bad footwork or lack of funding ever could. … Read More
How Roller Derby Saves Troubled Teen Girls: Finding Power and Persona
The Crisis: When Mainstream Fails Many teenage girls who struggle with defiance, risky behavior, and self-harm threats are often just girls with too much untapped power and too little positive direction. Traditional avenues—like mainstream school … Read More
The Pedagogical Link: WFTDA Blocking as a World Skate Foundation
The Pedagogical Link: WFTDA Blocking as a World Skate Foundation The key to effective World Skate blocking lies in body mastery and stability. The Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby (WFTDA) ‘stop-block’ is the most efficient … Read More
Drills For Mastering the Anchor (The Stop-Block) to (The Stepping Block)
To help solidify this concept, here are two mobile-friendly drill setups that directly apply the two-phase progression, moving from the foundational Anchor to the intentional Control Step. Phase 1 Drill: Mastering the Anchor (The Stop-Block) … Read More
The Importance of Preparing Your Body for Roller Skating Over 40 yrs old.
Rediscovering Joy: A Roller Skating Journey for Women Over 40 Roller skating is not just a childhood pastime; it’s a vibrant, exhilarating activity that can breathe new life into your fitness routine, especially for women … Read More
Discover Roller Skating Fun with Southside Roller Derby in Houston
Discover Roller Skating Fun with Southside Roller Derby in Houston Welcome to Houston! If you’re new to the area and are searching for exciting ways to stay fit, have fun, and immerse yourself in a … Read More
Why I Derby – Salem Witch Slap
What is your derby name and number?Salem Witch Slap #333 What’s the story behind your derby name?I’ve always loved everything witchy and spooky. Salem is also an old nickname, and I added Witch Slap to … Read More