Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

We're moving into a new era of roller derby without minimum skill requirements! This means we can get more people involved in the sport and playing the sport more quickly. But what does that look like? Do we still do tests? Are laps gone forever? This episode will be very beneficial to your team and league as an introduction to the new curriculum. Our guides on this quest are special guests who all worked on the curriculum as part of the WFTDA MSR Task Force. We dive into the history of the task force, the research into how other sports looked at the skill level of their players, the goals, the challenges, and answers to the frequently asked questions about the future of what roller derby will be. Maha El Nasser - MSR Curriculum developer (she/her) Emily Cookson aka River Strong - WFTDA MSR Task Force and Skating Education Committee (she/her) Catherine Beat-Her Bonez - WFTDA Education Senior Programs Manager (she/her) 📷 by Kit Ruff - ShutHerUp Photography Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

Let's clean out your league's culture closet and only keep what sparks joy! This year might be your best opportunity EVER to have a real impact on your league's culture. The team you return to will not be in the same place mentally, physically, or emotionally after the long off season. So what better time is there to have a chat together about what you want your team and league to be going forward? What will your new goals be like? What changes would you like to make before getting back on the track? Bringing back special guest leadership coach, Iggy Perillo (she/her) so we can clean out this culture closet together. Who decides your team's culture? Listen to find out! Iggy Perillo and WSL Leadership Coaching 1 - Leadership Skills For Everyday Life Masterclass (starting Wednesday 2/3) - info and register at WSLLeadership.com/workshops 2 - Leadership Ecosystem Lounge - a free meet-up for leaders to connect, learn and unwind - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - Info and sign-up at WSLLeadership.com/workshops 3 - Want just the facts? Sign-up for the WSL Leadership Monthly Newsletter for original content and updates on events - https://www.subscribepage.com/wsl 📷 by Liz Mac Intyre's phone Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

Where you started does NOT determine how far you will go. Anything IS possible. This episode is about: • my continued recovery from Post Concussion Syndrome • how using self compassion instead of a drill sergeant mentality whenever you are making lifestyle changes can help you better on your journey long term • how exercise impacts cognitive growth in your brain (wow!) • what I've been watching during the break that I really think you'll enjoy. 📷 by David Oliver Photography Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

This week, I want to talk about Identity Loss after Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth. I think this is a very relatable topic because even though I came to it through concussion recovery, I feel like these ideas are sooo applicable to so many situations in life so I think I can reach every one of you out there with this one and I love it when an episode can touch everyone. Trauma could be a concussion (It's called traumatic brain injury!), any type of injury, maybe being diagnosed with a chronic illness, a traumatic incident in your life or even a world-wide pandemic perhaps. This has been a traumatic experience for many around the world and I’d argue we all have a bit of trauma to one degree or another from living through these times. Any incident in your life that makes you see the world as "Before" and "After" leaves you at a crossroads figuring out who you are and who you can be going forward as a better athlete, teammate, leader, and human being. Power Through the 4th Whistle will be taking an off season until January 2021. Thank you, everyone for listening and sharing this podcast with others and enjoy the massive backlog of content if you need a PT4W fix. :-) Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using our podcast’s promo code POWER10 for 10% off your first pack! Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

Let's talk about derby names! How do you pick one out? Are derby names necessary? Are derby names outdated? What do derby names mean to you? Special note: When picking out a derby name, please please take time to evaluate if your derby name could be hurtful to any group of people. If you're not sure, run it by several people of different backgrounds that you trust to help. 📷 by Photobomber Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using our podcast’s promo code POWER10 for 10% off your first pack! Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

This week, I want to go into detail of the different types of concussion symptoms and what different types of specialists you can follow up with in your recovery. In the second half, I talk about advocating for your own health care when you are injured, particularly if you have bad health insurance. I want to help you with avoiding getting shuffled around, asking the right questions, finding out the different options you have, getting multiple opinions, and when you are FINALLY in front of the right specialist, making sure you get the right treatment. The Go Find Out Podcast: Gina Wagner Crushes it in Roller Derby! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-go-find-out-podcast-interviews-with-inspiring-women/id1517382441?i=1000491171401 "Turning a Setback into a Comeback" on Roller Derby Athletics: https://rollerderbyathletics.com/turning-a-setback-into-a-comeback/ "Post Concussion Syndrome" on Bout Betties: https://boutbetties.com/blog/post-concussion-syndrome/ Parachute Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F0gREFW8zw - - - - Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using our podcast’s promo code POWER10 for 10% off your first pack! Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

Today is National Concussion Awareness Day. This episode is a little vulnerable as I'm sharing my personal history of concussions and being diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome. Not enough people know about PCS and I want to share what I'm learning as I go. More on Concussions: 037 - Concussions & Career Threatening Injuries - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roller-derby-thoughts-037-concussions-career-threatening/id1426139579?i=1000436716430 Kaio-kensi Special Guest! - 087 - Concussions & Brain Safety, Chronic Illness as an Adversary, Training & Recovery - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaio-kensi-special-guest-087-concussions-brain-safety/id1426139579?i=1000467116375 Turning a Setback into a Comeback (My blog article on Medium) Concussion 101 | Dr. Molly Parker on Do The Thing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-the-thing-with-whole30s-melissa-urban/id1460152081?i=1000487764370 📷 by Lost Creek Studios Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using our podcast’s promo code POWER10 for 10% off your first pack! Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

I was a guest on The Go Find Out Podcast and my episode came out today. If you want to be inspired by interviews with badass women who kicked their fears to the curb and conquered their goals like a boss, this is the podcast for you! Here's a link to Episode 17: Gina Wagner Crushes it in Roller Derby! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-go-find-out-podcast-interviews-with-inspiring-women/id1517382441?i=1000491171401 And our next episode of THIS podcast will be released early on Friday for National Concussion Awareness Day.

In this episode, Coach Dan and I discuss the newly announced Vision and Objectives that have been released by the WFTDA concerning the future of Minimum Skill Requirements. New curriculum? No more official test?? Program recommended but not required?? What does the future of roller derby look like when the individual leagues determine qualifications for playing derby? What pressure does this put on coaches and leadership? Will more skaters come back to roller derby? Will there be favoritism? And biggest of all, does this mean NO MORE 27 IN 5?!? WFTDA announcement Vision and Objectives Check out Jumping the Apex docuseries on https://www.outtvgo.com/! 📷 by Memories by Andy Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using our podcast’s promo code POWER10 for 10% off your first pack! Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.

"You're leading people. You're not leading data." (Iggy Perillo) We have a special guest this week! Leadership Coach Iggy Perillo is on the podcast and we talk about helping our leaders in roller derby evolve, how to cultivate new leaders, setting up new leaders for success, and why leading with organizational skills (being the boss of spreadsheets) won't cut it anymore. 📷 provided by Iggy Perillo Learn more about Iggy Perillo and WSL Leadership Coaching at worksportlife.com. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using our podcast’s promo code POWER10 for 10% off your first pack! Find our transcribed episodes on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle. (Thank you, Jenergy!) Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle Follow us on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Have a question? Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com.