Hi all, looking for some awareness drills. I am looking for some stuff a little more complicated than whats the number drills. Would like to work awareness...
One of the best drills I do as a junior derby coach is have the girls skate in tight pack formation, at a considerable speed, then start shouting questions at...
I run a drill we call 3-2-3. Run a tight pack at a good pace, and constantly yell out commands "So and So-switch places" "You-sprint" "Everyone-stop abruptly"....
I haven't found a thread about this. Hopefully it hasn't already been discussed to death. Q: Are any of you in leagues where the Travel Team skaters do not...
We just had a league vote on this. Since our travel team is new, we asked if they should be required to also be on a home team, or if they should be able to...
Hi there I was wondering if anyone could recommend some drills for specific postions with in the pack. we have some girls that are a little confused or just...
hey all! I am with the Ventura county Derby Darlins from Ventura Ca. We just finished our first season at put new home rink and we want to re-negotiate our...
Question about your post: Each girl pays $160 every 10 weeks to the league, or?the league pays?$160 every 10 weeks to the rink owner? Well... I can tell you...
First Thanks for the info! To answer your question we pay 160 for each girl and none of that goes to the league. The rental pays for each girl to skate for two...
My recommendation would be to reorganize how you pay for rink time. Negotiate a set amount for each hour you rent out the rink with the owners. Have your...
I have never heard of skaters being on a travel team without being on home teams as well. Skaters are far more likely to go the other way, avoid being on...
Our refs also pay dues IF they would like a vote in major league issues but for a smaller fee than our regular skaters. They are not required to pay however...
Hello All... I'm on the coaching committee for my league and wondering if other leagues allow skaters to listen to Ipods during practice? Is this seen as a...
How do they listen to direction given by the coaches? ... -- Holly Gohardly Head Coach / WFTDA Rep Charm City All Stars Charm City Roller Girls WFTDA - Canada...
Hi! During our speed and endurance training - we allow ipods. I've not really seen it as a safety concern - most people only use one ear bud so they can hear...
I don't have my ipod turned up to an extreme level - and working in the speed line, I'm focusing on my form and breathing - the ipod takes my mind off my pain!...
At our rink, we are able to play cds over the pa system. We also have mix cds made up to help through certain endurance drills (like extended black widows)....
Just to add into the discussion, our skaters pay $60/month with fresh meat paying $10/practice until they want to become dues paying members. Our dues go only...
There are some leagues that do have a travel team that does not have to skate on home teams, though they are much larger leagues. I know that RCR was...
We don't allow ipods during practice, but we do listen to music on a little portable CD player. Oh, and we also had to enforce a "no smoking at practice"...
Awww man!!! I am majorly jealous! Roller derby, poultry fairs, and gun shows!?! All my rink does other than roller derby is dumb old book sales. I'm moving...
Ditto on the open skates! We have them as part of our contract/deal with the rink and it's an awesome bonus for anyone needing to work on *just a little...
I don't know how they do it.? I quit three years ago and still feel like I hack up tar after a particularly evil set of pyramids!!! Midlife Crashes Omaha...
Yes, we at Rose city do allow for TT only in our league now. Although the policy is very strict and not open for just anyone. Here it is: Travel Team Only...
calling all southeastern skaters and refs! The Atlanta Rollergirls proudly announce: SCATTERED, SMOTHERED AND SOUTHERN SCRIMMAGE-A-THON!!! One day left to...
Was wondering if anyone had any good online sports coaching resources, like Coaching for Dummies. Just looking for stuff to improve my overall coaching being...
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