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
Why I Derby – FirecrackHer
WHAT IS YOUR DERBY NAME AND NUMBER?My derby name is FirecrackHer and my # is 2319 inspired by monsters Inc WHAT IS THE BACKSTORY ON YOUR DERBY NAME?This backstory of my derby name really, me … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Blue CHEEZ
What is the backstory on your derby name? “Blue” because I love the color blue, and I get a little blue sometimes because I have chronic depression. And “CHEEZ” because my government name is Bri… … Read More
Projection For Trainers
Projection For Trainers Projection is important in group fitness classes, some classes may have up to 40 people, your facility may have high ceilings or other loud noises happening at the same time, as a … Read More
