Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

This episode is for players in the "rotator" position. You are on the bench, ready to go in if there is penalty trouble or if people need a rest, but you want to be someone that can be counted upon. How can you convince the team you are ready? You might not be able to control the amount of minutes you play, but you sure can control how you play them. Coach Dan is back and together we list off FIVE...

The Return of Coach Dan!! How do you go from that 27-in-5 test to suiting up in a jersey on your very first roster for your team? How do you get your team (not your coach, your TEAM) to trust in you as an option? This week on the Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast, we talk about how rookie skaters who have passed their skills test can make that transition into getting on a roster.&...

This week I talk about Rookie Skaters approaching their basic skills test, the BIG FOUR ELEMENTS it takes to pass the 27 laps in 5 minutes time trial, and 8 PRO TIPS/TRICKS to help get you over the finish line if you're really close or continue to grow your lap number potential. I DID MAKE A VIDEO!! Here's those exercises to help strengthen your crossovers: https://www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhi...

It's a new year, we have goals. How do we get and stay motivated on our journey? In this episode, I talk about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, how to plan for and overcome obstacles in our path, and what to do when we lose motivation.  Here's a link to the FREE Power Through the 4th Whistle group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/672566336179676/ And a link to the article on int...

It's New Year's Eve ! That means New Years resolutions and goals are on our minds. To make sure they don't get cast off by the end of January like a stale fruitcake, this episode focuses on 3 BIG WAYS to help you absolutely CRUSH your New Years goals for 2019, whatever they may be. This will help you not just in derby, but in EVERY area of your life!   1) Change your thought pattern - the pup...

Merry Christmas!! Today on the Power Through the 4th Whistle podcast, we are doing some mental reps and mental sets. That's right, mindset training. A special Christmas episode that you can listen to on any game day, on your way to practice, anytime you need a little boost of confidence! SAVE this episode. It's a gift! I'm sharing two of my favorite podcasts and giving you the gift of Niyi Sobo --...

Why do I talk about Harry Potter in this episode?!??! You'll have to listen to find out. ;-) Continuing from our last episode of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, this episode focuses on asking for help. Why do we struggle with this in general? Is it a badge of honor to do it all on our own? Is admitting we aren't perfect or have it all figured out so bad? Let's talk about how asking f...

How do you make something that is uncomfortable for you into something that's ok? Being ok with looking silly? Being ok with failure? Being ok with falling? This episode focuses on how to break through discomfort to become stronger, more agile, more well rounded as a roller derby player and a human being. Get comfortable with any skill, any type of floor, any temperature, any position on the track...

Power Through the 4th Whistle's three part series on how to shop for roller derby gear! It's the holidays and your loved ones might help sponsor your roller derby adventure, but how do you know what's good? What do you need? What's important? What isn't? Here in part 3, Jackie Bauer shares her FIVE FAVORITE SECRETS to a better derby experience. Smell better, special protection to certain parts of...

Power Through the 4th Whistle is starting a three part series on how to shop for roller derby gear! It's the holidays and your loved ones might help sponsor your roller derby adventure, but how do you know what's good? What do you need? What's important? What isn't? Here in part 2, Jackie Bauer goes over the next SIX essential accessories that you need to know more about to become a better skaters...

Power Through the 4th Whistle is starting a three part series on how to shop for roller derby gear! It's the holidays and your loved ones might help sponsor your roller derby adventure, but how do you know what's good? What do you need? What's important? What isn't? Here in part 1, Jackie Bauer goes over the top SIX absolute essentials that you need in your derby journey. Skates, Helmets, Knee pad...

Jackie Bauer from Power Through the 4th Whistle focuses on the FIVE super important things you need to focus on during off season to optimize your performance in the future. Worried about being ready for 27 laps in 5 minutes? Feeling burned out? Want to have the most awesome season of your life? Better take a listen! Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy your holiday weekend with loved ones! We love roller de...

The competition was FIERCE! The final game was a street fight! Jackie Bauer and Bellatrix LeStrangle give a game by game summary of the 2018 WFTDA Championship in New Orleans. The highs, the lows, the dramatic moments that made us gasp and cheer. We also each give a special award for a skater or moment in each game for funsies! We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follo...

Jackie Bauer and new guest Bellatrix LeStrangle reveal our bracket predictions for the 2018 WFTDA Championship taking place in New Orleans! We give a rundown of the teams' seasons this year, how they did at playoffs and Thin Air Throwdown, the wins and losses and expectations, and speculate what the teams have learned to get them into that medal picture. There are thoughts with the brain, feelings...

Jackie Bauer addresses the BIGGEST MISTAKES skaters (and coaches) make after a close loss...and her TOP FIVE good productive actions you can take to capitalize on this experience and optimize your performance in the future. Jackie also provides a drill to work on how to win the game in a close situation and her favorite sports autobiography for the mental game in close situations. We love roller d...

Jackie Bauer and special guest Sassanova recap the games at WFTDA International Playoffs in Atlanta, Georgia. WOW! A few BIG upsets, thrilling comebacks, back and forth games, and amazing stand out performances by Freight Train, Erin Jackson, Spinach and others. There is also talk of breakfast foods and I make a pretty big goof in my brain...lol. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby...

What are the 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES made when transferring to a new league? And what does that have to do with the zombie apocalypse?!?!?! A short, thoughtful episode this week before we get to previewing WFTDA playoffs in Atlanta. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwh...

Arch Rival and Curly Haar!!! Jackie Bauer and special guest Sassanova recap the games at WFTDA International Playoffs in La Coruna, Spain. WOW! We list the absolute must-watch games from the weekend, throw loads of praise upon Curly Haar, Hanna P and the rest of Crime City for their incredible comebacks and downright gush about Arch Rival's dominance. We love roller derby and talking about roller...

Jackie Bauer recaps the games at Continental Cup North America West in Omaha, Nebraska and previews the WFTDA International Playoffs taking place in La Coruna, Spain this weekend. Predictions, exciting match ups, possible upsets?? We will see! Can't wait to see these games! Gush, gush, gush.... We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebo...

Jackie Bauer recaps the exciting games at Continental Cup North America East in Kalamazoo, Michigan and reveals her bracket choices for Continental Cup North America West in Omaha, Nebraska taking place this weekend. In this video, I mention Tucson vs Terminal City at The Big O 2018. Here's a timestamp for that LAST JAM awesomeness: https://youtu.be/iUod0rdHEn8?t=1h17m59s We love roller derby and...

I went to RollerCon for the FIRST TIME EVER. Wow! I got so much out of this experience. In this episode I share three big lessons I learned from RollerCon and I'm excited to share them with you. Tips, secrets, do's and don'ts! We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhi...

What would you do if fear didn't hold you back? Because fear is a liar. And you shouldn't harbor fear. Today I share personal stories of letting fear and doubt keep me from doing what I love and working to overcome fears in derby and life to hopefully help others do the same. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4th...

Jackie Bauer and Coach Dan discuss the exciting release of seedings for the 2018 WFTDA Playoffs. Who made it? Who had to decline their invitation? WHERE ARE THEY?? Derby thoughts! We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4th...

Three things you should be doing at practice - Get others to talk Tell players what we will be doing Get in character Coming from the perspective of a roller derby coach. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle

How do your actions on bout day effect players in the long run? What will your players think about their team and their league ten years from now? Let's talk about it. Coming from the perspective of a roller derby coach. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@g...