Now is about the time that you start to see all the “Start Your Summer” and “Build Your Beach Body” programs flooding the interwebs. The reason why these programs exist…
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I already knew that it was going to be my last home game when I stepped on the track that Saturday. I had finally announced it to my whole team,…
I once heard a story about an athlete who was skipped over for a spot on their team because they cried after successfully completing a skills test. The coaching staff…
Ever feel like one of those wacky, inflatable, arm-flailing tube people when you’re on-skates? Maybe it’s just when you have to travel a long distance laterally across the track. Or…
This blog post was originally published in June 2017 to McHale Strength The game is fast and furious. Your blood is pumping, your adrenaline is high, your eyes scanning your…
At the beginning of January, I started a pre-season prep challenge with about 40 skaters. It’s been going great (!) but we’re approaching that transition from pre-season, where you can…
If you were to scour the globe and ask every roller derby athlete what scares them, it’s unlikely that anyone would come right out and say, “PLATEAUS. Plateaus scare me.” But…
All athletes have a pre-season. Even if you’re one of those unfortunate athletes that never get an off-season. (#thoughtsandprayers) And how we approach the pre-season can have a huge impact on…
As the end of the year (and the beginning of the season) approaches, I’ve found myself on the phone doing coaching calls with a lot of my clients. We’re doing…
Do you hear that? It’s the holidays approaching. And while you should never bankrupt yourself to buy amazing gifts for people you care for (your stunning presence is enough, you…