The Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast

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 training
• how cognitive distortions show up in derby
• the thought, feeling, behavior cycle
• how to question negative self-talk in real time
• why “I suck at this” is rarely the full truth
• how to create space between a thought and your response

Key takeaway: our thoughts are not always facts. When we learn to pause, question the story, and look for what’s actually true, we become more resilient athletes and stronger humans.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 team
• the mindset shift: asking for help is ownership, not weakness
• practical ways to ask for help effectively (be specific, ask at the right time, apply feedback, involve teammates, and stop apologizing)

Key takeaway: the skaters who improve the fastest are the ones who ask questions, take up space, and actively seek feedback.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 track
• why silence is more damaging than saying the wrong thing
• how communication issues are often tied to confidence and fitness, not just skill
• the four keys to becoming a strong communicator: commit to being heard, communicate from the first rep, build fitness to support communication, and step into leadership

Key takeaway: communication is a habit and a leadership skill. If you want more trust, more track time, and better team performance, it starts with you speaking up.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 recovery
• why soreness is not the same as progress
• common recovery mistakes skaters make
• how to use the “Big Five” recovery pillars: sleep, nutrition, mobility, hot/cold, and nervous system care

Key takeaway: you do not get stronger during training, you get stronger during recovery.

If you want to skate longer, stay healthy, and perform consistently, recovery has to be intentional, not an afterthought.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 versions
• rebuild confidence through small wins
• train the movements we are scared of at lower intensity
• fix off-skates training so it actually supports derby
• detach our identity from single bad reps, jams, or practices

This is a conversation about rebuilding trust, not rushing a comeback. If we want to feel strong, stable, and confident again, we need proof, structure, and patience.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 hard
• creating structure and support instead of relying on motivation
• using nutrition to fuel performance and recovery
• rebuilding confidence through small wins
• letting derby growth spill over into the rest of life

We also talk about social anxiety, starting derby later, feeling behind, and how having a system can change everything.

This episode is for any skater who cares deeply, wants to level up, and is tired of feeling like their effort is not translating.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 like
• Why most training isn’t translating to performance
• How nutrition impacts your energy, focus, and recovery
• How confidence is actually built (not faked)
• And the shift that changed how they show up on AND off the track

This isn’t theory.

This is from someone who lived it.

So as you watch, ask yourself:
Which of these pieces am I missing right now?

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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 differently for jammers and blockers
• Why blockers need agility just as much as jammers
• The difference between off-skates agility work and on-skates application
• Common mistakes skaters make when training agility
• Why better agility leads to better decision making under pressure

If we want quicker feet on the track, we have to train more than drills. We have to build the balance, coordination, control, and confidence that make agility actually usable in gameplay.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, I break down what real derby strength actually looks like and why getting stronger is about way more than just lifting heavier in the gym.

I talk about the difference between random workouts and training with intention, plus the six principles of derby strength that help skaters feel more powerful, stable, and confident on the track.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Why derby strength is different from gym strength
• The six principles that make strength translate to gameplay
• Why repeatable power matters more than one big burst
• How confidence is built through consistency, not motivation
• The five systems that help skaters train like athletes off the track

If you have been training hard but still feel weak, inconsistent, or unsure how to earn more track time, this episode will help you understand what is missing and how to fix it.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, we break down how to review game footage like an athlete instead of turning it into a self-criticism spiral.

We sit down with Krash Course Head Coach Original Cyn to talk about why most skaters either avoid footage or watch it once, emotionally react, and walk away feeling worse.

We cover:

• Why you should never watch footage with no plan
• The power of multiple “passes” with different intentions
• How to separate emotion from analysis
• What jammers and blockers should actually be looking for
• How to turn notes into 1-3 clear action steps (not eight pages of overwhelm)

Footage only works if it leads to action.

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 our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game.

Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash