If you're doing random workouts, chasing soreness, and still not seeing results on the track, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, Krissy Krash breaks down the three things every roller derby skater needs to improve performance off skates: Strength to hold position and absorb hitsPower & agility to move explosively in every directionConditioning that actually matches the demands of derby You'll also learn why more workouts aren't always bet...
Jun 18
10 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller derby Podcast, we talk about perfectionism, fear, and why failure is not just normal in roller derby, but necessary. We cover why practice should be treated like a lab, not a performance, and how fear of looking bad can keep skaters stuck in their comfort zone. We dig into: why practice is for failinghow perfectionism limits growthwhy mistakes are datahow to stop skating smallwhy messy reps build mastery Key takeaway: if we only do what we can alre...
Jun 11
9 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we share a client's Study, Practice, Teach intensive on building a stronger mental toolkit on and off the track. We talk about how negative thought patterns can impact confidence, performance, and joy in roller derby, and how Socratic questioning can help us challenge those thoughts instead of letting them run the show. We cover: why mindset work matters as much as physical traininghow cognitive distortions show up in derbythe though...
Jun 4
44 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we talk about how to ask for help at roller derby practice without feeling like a burden and why staying quiet might be the thing holding your progress back. We cover: why skaters avoid asking for help (fear of looking bad, slowing practice, or losing opportunities)how not asking leads to slower progress, overthinking, and disconnection from your teamthe mindset shift: asking for help is ownership, not weaknesspractical ways to ask fo...
May 28
12 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we break down why pack communication is one of the biggest factors holding skaters back and why it is not just about talking more. We cover: how lack of communication creates chaos, hesitation, and lost opportunities on the trackwhy silence is more damaging than saying the wrong thinghow communication issues are often tied to confidence and fitness, not just skillthe four keys to becoming a strong communicator: commit to being heard, ...
May 21
8 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we break down what recovery actually means for roller derby athletes and why it is a non-negotiable part of performance, not a luxury. We cover: why derby places unique stress on the body (impact, rotation, and nervous system load)the difference between active recovery and passive recoverywhy soreness is not the same as progresscommon recovery mistakes skaters makehow to use the “Big Five” recovery pillars: sleep, nutrition, mobility,...
May 14
9 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we talk about how to rebuild trust with our body and skating after time off, whether that break came from injury, pregnancy, work, or life. We cover five key shifts: stop comparing ourselves to pre-break versionsrebuild confidence through small winstrain the movements we are scared of at lower intensityfix off-skates training so it actually supports derbydetach our identity from single bad reps, jams, or practices This is a conversati...
May 7
11 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we talk with Kat Sabbeth about what it really takes to become a stronger, more confident, more resilient derby athlete on and off the track. We dig into the five big shifts that helped her stop feeling stuck and start building real consistency: showing up for training even when it felt hardcreating structure and support instead of relying on motivationusing nutrition to fuel performance and recoveryrebuilding confidence through small ...
Apr 30
32 min
You’re training. You’re showing up. But deep down… you don’t feel fully prepared. Not physically. Not mentally. Not confidently. And that gap? It shows up when it matters most. Inside this live, one of our athletes breaks down the 5 key pieces that changed everything for them: What real preparation actually looks likeWhy most training isn’t translating to performanceHow nutrition impacts your energy, focus, and recoveryHow confidence is actually built (not faked)And the shift that chang...
Apr 23
16 min
In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we break down what quick feet and agility actually mean in roller derby and why they matter for both jammers and blockers. We talk about why agility is not just about speed. It is about reaction time, control, lateral movement, and building trust in your edges so your body can respond without hesitation. Inside this episode, we cover: What skaters are really missing when they say they want “faster feet”How agility shows up differentl...
Apr 16
11 min
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