Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

This week's guests are Bellaciao from Vienna Roller Derby and Hell-o Kitty from the Fearless Bruisers of Innsbruck, Austria, hosts of the Roller Derby World Cup! What goes into putting on an event this massive? Let's get a behind-the-scenes look at this team and their mission of bringing the message of Skates over States to the world. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can...

In this episode, I share six ways to build trust and earn respect in your roller derby league. These are lessons I've picked up over the last 15 years as a skater, captain, and now as a coach. Earning trust is a long game that takes consistency, vulnerability, and accountability. Trust doesn't happen overnight -- it's something we earn every day, one jam at a time. Photo by Art Photogr...

I spoke with Ice Sickle and Mango about Team Iceland this week! What is it like to have the only roller derby team on an island? How did they obtain and renovate their amazing practice space? And why will they literally troll other teams at the Roller Derby World Cup with their troll energy? I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support thei...

This week, I got to talk to Sarah aka Shaolin Spocker from the Rose City Rollers and Shannon aka Shenanigans from Terminal City Roller Derby about Team Taiwan on their way to their very first appearance at the World Cup! This is a diasporic team as there are no roller derby teams in Taiwan. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their...

Four members of Team South Africa Roller Derby came on the show this week to tell us about their team's journey going into the World Cup! I talked with DiFibrillator and Iron Tyrant of Golden City Rollers and Zelfire and Shabam of Cape Town Rollergirls. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about their history and challenges and help support their journey. Lear...

How do you create a chemical reaction between yourself and a teammate? How do you create inspiration? Practice is good for developing fundamental skills, but not for deploying those skills under pressure. In a game, things never turn out exactly the way you planned. But there's a way to break through -- improvisation. Photo by Ciara Janae Photography This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby...

This week, I got to talk with Nohemy Michel Martinez aka "Noh Mames!", one of the founders of Fuego Latino! I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey. Follow Fuego Latino on Instagram @fuegolatinorollerderby Photo by Shells Montana World Cup Fundraiser : Monarch Skates virtual raffle going on now through April 11t...

This week I get to talk to two members of Team Japan -- Emily aka Primm Reaper and Manami aka Sailor Boom! I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey. Would you like to support Team Japan? https://gofund.me/750413c9 Follow Team Japan on Instagram @japanrollerderby You MUST go check out the adorable mascot on Instagram and fo...

Your team has voted you in as Team Captain. Congratulations! You are trusted as a leader. Whether it's your first time or you've done it for years, chances are you will make some mistakes. But don't fret! I'm here to help you avoid these 14 common mistakes that team captains (and sometimes coaches) make. Photo by Angela May Photography This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby...

In this episode, I recap all 11 games of the No Borders Derby Tournament that took place this past weekend in Portland, Oregon hosted by the Rose City Rollers and featuring the teams of Black Diaspora, Indigenous Rising, Fuego Latino, Jewish Roller Derby, Salaam Roller Derby, and Team Desi. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roller...

It's easy to get discouraged or disillusioned in sports. There's always a risk of disappointment or failure. No matter how hard you work, chances are there is someone better than you out there. So what keeps us working hard and striving? Today's episode is about finding that moment where it all comes together and you become emotionally bought in to your sport. Photo by Wjisman Photo This podcast i...

This week, I discuss the documentary that came out on DVD in 2021, "Queens of Pain", directed and produced by Cassie Hay and Amy Winston. The story follows three skaters balancing life and roller derby in New York City with the Gotham Roller Derby league. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I've got a special guest this week! My teammate and skater for Team Desi Roller Derby, Rachel (aka Machel aka Benefiel aka R Prasad aka Mace Hindu) is here to tell us all about the formation of Team Desi and the team's journey through their first games ever at the Y'Allstars Southern Skate Showdown in Louisiana vs Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, Divergence Roller Derby, and SALAAM Roller Derby. Ph...

We've got a special guest today! The Saint is Head Coach of Arch Rival, the number two team in the WORLD who fought for the Hydra at WFTDA Champs 2024. Saint is also a former captain of the championship winning St. Louis Gatekeepers of MRDA. What does it take for a team who had never been at champs before to climb to being in the finals in a handful of years? Our conversation focuses on buildi...

It's shark punching season and I'll outline the four steps to help you get there. Struggling under high pressure situations? Imposter Syndrome? Looking for ways to handle stress? You can do hard things! Photo by Small Town Roller Derby Photography This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Fol...

Competition can be crushing. But what if you could embrace the pressure and channel those nerves into power and creativity? Let's talk about how to build unshakeable confidence and perform at your peak by recognizing how fun and exciting challenging situations can be. This episode welcomes back co-host Coach Dan! Photo by Slingshot Jack This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics....

Sometimes we find ourselves waiting until...we are whole again and we get our lives back. How can we keep our mindset strong while our body is in recovery? This episode gives tips on how we can take care of ourselves, care for our teammates, and as a coach show up for your athletes struggling with an injury. The challenges of grief, acceptance, striving for hope, staying engaged, and embracing res...

You or someone close to you really needs this one. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Power4thWhistle ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Don't let your dreams be dreams! I give you permission to dream bigger....by sharing the story of my team's trip to Iceland to compete internationally. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Power4t...

This was the first year I didn't love watching Champs. Why? Let's talk about it and how to get that magic back. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Power4thWhistle ⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode is for coaches helping new skaters learn roller derby for the first time. I share my entire Week 1 Curriculum for building confidence and control on skates. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠ . Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠...

Advice about gear, mindset, and training for before you start skating, during new skater clinics, and making the most of your rookie season. What to do at practice and in between practices that will set you apart. Photo by Junior This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠ . Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠⁠www.facebook...

How to stop procrastinating, stay out of the boredom zone, free yourself from the anxiety zone, and find that flow state. Resource - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Photo by Garrin Ball Photography This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠ . Follow our Facebook page...

Yes, a NEW episode! This is really happening! This episode shares stories of being knocked down and getting back up again to play your sport. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠ . Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠ . Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@Power4thWhistle ⁠ Follow us on Twitte...

How do our left brain and right brain process learning something new? Also would a different way of training our skaters take all the emotional psychology out of the equation and let us focus on learning a new skill?  Join the Discord and connect with other listeners: https://discord.gg/CZnAw6QtFY 📷 by Ciara Janae Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/p...