Have you been searching for the way to get your first MVP? You may still be working your way to your team's all-star roster, but you can get MVP as soon as you start bouting at any level. You just need to unlock the secrets to get there. I got you, friend. At Krash Course we pride ourselves on building MVP athletes, and today I'm going to give you a peek into what our clients get all the time with my 7 steps to snagging your first MVP. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athle...
Sep 28, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 95
The foundation of being a badass athlete who levels up easily is your ability to be coachable. Are you willing to listen and learn? Coaches, does your team have a culture of coachability? Find out in this episode of the Krissy Krash Podcast For more weekly Krissy Krash content check out our free Facebook community of Roller Derby athletes HERE . Or to apply for Krash Course in Transformation DM me the word “apply” here . If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track...
Sep 21, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 94
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 our lives. In this episode, I bring you my top 5 tips for keeping a Derby-life balance to make sure that yo...
Sep 14, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 93
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 struggled with a mental reframe after an injury. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the tra...
Sep 07, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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 If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash ...
Aug 31, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (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...
Aug 24, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and bada...
Aug 17, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (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 ...
Aug 10, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 88
This roller derby season feels like it is never-ending! Are you tired, burnt out, feeling unmotivated? Then this podcast episode is for you! If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (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...
Aug 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book yo...
Jul 25, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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 are things I can control there are many I cannot. The funny thing about thinking we are in control i...
Jul 17, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 away in that box still a badass athlete for life. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can follow A...
Jul 11, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 84
“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! If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here yo...
Jul 04, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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 training, and mechanics, that you need to understand to be a stellar side surfer. If you want to start ...
Jun 27, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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 find him on Instagram: @smash_derby_skills If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athl...
Jun 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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 find him on Instagram: @smash_derby_skills If you want to start down the path of being a powerful a...
Jun 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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 If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Co...
Jun 06, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 79
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! If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book your strategy call mentioned...
May 30, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 78
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (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 o...
May 23, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our p...
May 16, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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 derby and in life. Plus we share our real-life experiences with leveling up our own boundaries! If you want ...
May 09, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book...
May 02, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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 coach and bad ass Angelica (find her @theangelicaventrice on Instagram) we talk about her personal t...
Apr 25, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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 a topic, you would like us to cover. Please leave that in the comments as well. If you want to start dow...
Apr 18, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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 athletes worldwide. If you have podcast topics that you’d like us to cover, please leave those in the...
Apr 11, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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! If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (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 thei...
Apr 04, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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! If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP...
Mar 28, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Sometimes it’s hard to avoid comparing ourselves to others. You see someone moving faster than you, getting a roster spot, and doing better than you at work and it makes you feel like shit. Allowing another person's success to mean anything about you is a toxic trap. I’m so excited to bring you this episode of the Krissy Krash Podcast to help you avoid getting sucked into comparison So you can make more progress And kick more ass on the track. Please leave me a review and subscribe so you get no...
Mar 21, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 68
When we really want something, it’s super frustrating when we feel like we’re failing. It’s so easy to get in your head and talk down to yourself. But wasting energy in the wrong place is going to slow down progress instead of speeding it up. In this episode, I go over a step-by-step process to allow you to elevate your performance without making yourself feel bad. If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here y...
Mar 14, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 67
I have traveled all over the world dropping into Roller Derby practices. Some of them were mind-expanding the epic while others left me wondering what exactly it was I learned that day. After years of building practices myself, going to school to be a teacher, and getting my personal trainer certification I have found that there’s a simple formula you can use to create an awesome and engaging practice for your team. I’m so excited to share it with you in this quick podcast episode! Ps here is th...
Mar 07, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 66
