The Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast

So many of us have felt the all-consuming passion for Roller Derby, especially when we first started.  We want to eat, sleep, and breathe Derby 24/7 and we start to see other parts of our lives slip. I don't know about you...but I want to be playing derby into my 60s.  But there is no way that we can create a sustainable relationship with Derby if we let it become an all-consuming portion of...

It feels like we've had a lot of friends get injured recently. When that happens to one of my clients in KCIT, sometimes people will try to put the program on pause. Thinking they can only be an athlete if they are actively playing and training for their sport. But when you're injured, you're playing another sport. The sport of injury. Today's episode is for everyone who has st...

Do you actually understand the body mechanics that make you move faster? Did you know that your arms actually make you more agile? In this podcast, I unlock the secret to the quick feet that will make you an all-star athlete. Demos of the quick-feet drills I talk about in this episode: Two-foot Touch for Roller Derby Agility Two Tap Crossover Explosive Crossover for Roller Derby Click here if you...

Crappy games happen to everyone.  The first bad game you have can oftentimes be the most crushing and make you wanna quit. Here's what NOT to do when you have a horrible Roller Derby game.  Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podc...

Getting better at Roller Derby is super exciting but what happens when that acceleration in performance slows down?  How do you handle it?  Do you lean in or do you hide?  Do you step up or do you quit?  Here are my top tips for dealing with the reality of plateaus on the track. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  k...

Our bodies are going to age, it’s part of the process of being a human.  But that doesn’t mean we’re not gonna go down without a fight!  Here are my top tips for kicking ass at Roller Derby after the age of 40. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call menti...

This roller derby season feels like it is never-ending!  Are you tired, burnt out, feeling unmotivated?  Then this podcast episode is for you! Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in...

Do you want to fly through the air and score a lot of points?  Then mastering the Apex jump is what you must do.  Apex, jumping, requires a complex series of movements, involving strength, balance, and a whole lot of guts!  In this podcast, Original Cyn and I will discuss the off-skate exercises that you must do if you want to become an epic Apex jumper. Click here if you want to start down the pa...

This is a super fun throwback to an episode where I dive into how our perspective on control. Everything is still so pertinent now, and so I wanted to bring this episode into the spotlight! Enjoy :-) As the world gets crazier and crazier, I spend a lot of time these days thinking about the nature of things, control, and the unfolding of the world. I want to control things so badly and while there...

Meet Amy Mangler LeClaire. Amy is a Roller Derby badass of 18 years and more recently has taken up gravel bike racing. When we join Roller Derby we feel like we will do nothing else but derby for the rest of our lives. As some of us more...seasoned players realize, derby is epic but our athleticism can extend our to other amazing avenues. You may not play derby until you die but you can be taken a...

“Roller Derby saved my soul." This is a common phrase used among our community, but for Original Cyn and myself, it is very much a true thing!  In this podcast, we talk about the many ways that playing Roller Derby can make you a better human.  How has Roller Derby improved your life?  How has it changed you fundamentally?  Let us know in the comments of this podcast! Click here if you want t...

Side surfing, surfing, mohawks, whatever you wanna call it, it is a challenging move to master on rollerskates.  It requires mobility and strength that the average person does not often possess.  That means that understanding how to build the muscle and flexibility, you need to accomplish a side surf is key to mastering this move.  In this podcast, Original Cyn and I will go over the office, gate...

As a coach and trainer, it’s important to understand that athletes are not just skaters, they’re people, too. Whether you’re simply interacting with a new skater on the track or leading a practice understanding how to build your athletes into better people as you make them better, Roller Derby, skaters is the difference between a good coach and a great one. To follow Grand Master Smash, you can fi...

As Roller Derby, coaches and trainers, we want the best for our athletes. Believe it or not, there is an important system structure about how to build an effective Boot Camp. Whether you’re traveling to train other leads, or simply focusing on building at home, you cannot miss this incredibly important podcast about how to build an epic Roller Derby Boot Camp. To follow Grand Master Smash, you can...

Roller Derby is more than a physical game. It is an opportunity to build mental strength. Well, the process of doing so isn’t easy, the benefits are incredible. In this epic podcast, I discuss the process of building strength with hockey player, Roller Derby Athlete, and Coach, Grand Master Smash. To check out some incredible drills, follow him on Instagram @smash_derby_skills Click here if you wa...

Stuck on hockey stops? Then this weeks episode of the Krissy Krash podcast is a must listen for you! We go over the mechanics of the hockey stop as well as exercises that you can do off skates to make hockey stops on skates even easier. Got a skill you'd like us to break down? Head over to Instagram and DM me and let me know! Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful a...

We hit our heads a lot in Roller Derby.  People are becoming more aware now of how traumatic brain injury can impact every day life.  I sit down with Bethany Semeiks a.k.a. B Train to discuss how cannabis can be used for TBI recovery. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book...

Cannabis seems to be all the rage these days for recovery.  But what do you use and how much do you use and when do you use it?  There’s a lot of information out there and I sat down with Bethany Semeiks a.k.a. B Train to unpack how athletes can leverage cannabis. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  krashcourserolle...

Have you developed an unhealthy relationship with roller derby?  With your teammates?  What are you afraid of saying no to?  Developing healthy boundaries is a key piece of being a great athlete and being a happy human.  In this episode, Original Cyn and I dove deep into how boundaries can positively or negatively affect our derby experience.  We will teach you how to set healthy boundaries in der...

Habits and routines are often the things that set apart the mediocre from the excellent.  Roller Derby is no different.  Whether it’s easy or hard for the person to execute, consistency is often the difference-maker between great players in those to sit on the bench.  In this podcast, Original Cyn, and I discuss why you need routines and how to create them. Click here if you want to start down the...

This is a super fun throwback to the second ever Krissy Krash Podcast episode where I sit down with Angelica Ventrice and we discuss the biggest mistakes that athletes make when they were going to training program. Everything we discussed is still so pertinent now, and so I wanted to bring this episode into the spotlight! Enjoy :-) In this incredible episode with runner, personal trainer, fitness...

The foundation of a winning team is unity.  When a team is united and moves forward towards a single goal that is how games are one.  In this episode, Original Cyn and I cover our top three components to creating a unified team that wins games.  If you enjoy this podcast, please be sure to read it and then leave a comment. This will help us reach more Roller Derby athletes worldwide.  If you have...

One of the most challenging parts for league is to develop new skaters. It can be difficult to create a collective agreement understanding of how to move skater from newbie to All-Star. In this podcast episode, Original Cyn and I lay down our top three key components to developing skaters. If you enjoy this episode of the podcast, please leave a rating and a comment. This will help us reach more a...

Traveling for a tournament doesn't have to throw you off your game.  In this episode, Original Cyn and I share our top 5 tips for successful travel to tournaments that help you arrive ready to play! Enjoy! Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course:  krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call menti...

Roller derby tournament season is upon us. Whether this is your first season of tournaments or your seventh, it can feel a bit stressful to prep and travel and play your best. That's why Original Cyn and I teamed up to share with you the Three Pillars To Powerful Tournament Prep.   Enjoy! Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with K...