Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

How can we keep roller derby a happy place for ourselves and those around us? You know when the vibe is off at practice. It's kinda funky and you all can feel it without even talking about it. Today I go into THREE WAYS that YOU can impact the atmosphere at practice, in your happy place, where all the derby happens. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Want to know how you can support the podcast? Visit our derby design store at https://power4thwhistle.threadless.com. Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @Power4thWhistle

This episode is a rant that I feel very strongly about. I HATE the word "Showoff". I talk about what it means and the effect it has on others. Why do we get intimidated by others? How do we let ourselves shine as brightly as can? Most importantly, how do we fight human nature and the laws of power to make each other better and come together as a team? And I forget to add the music at the end, lol. If you want to learn more about things I referenced today: Books - "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene "The 50th Law" by Robert Greene Podcast interview with Robert Green on Niyi Sobo's Sports Motivation Podcast Super Bowl Watching Workout: https://www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle/photos/a.1731696670461753/2030662490565168/ We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Photo by Northland Pulp. Want to know how you can support the podcast? Visit our derby design store at https://power4thwhistle.threadless.com. Want to sponsor the podcast? E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Follow our facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Instagram: @Power4thWhistle

This episode is for players in the "rotator" position. You are on the bench, ready to go in if there is penalty trouble or if people need a rest, but you want to be someone that can be counted upon. How can you convince the team you are ready? You might not be able to control the amount of minutes you play, but you sure can control how you play them. Coach Dan is back and together we list off FIVE BIG WAYS you can INCREASE YOUR VALUE to the team. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Photo by Belle Photography

The Return of Coach Dan!! How do you go from that 27-in-5 test to suiting up in a jersey on your very first roster for your team? How do you get your team (not your coach, your TEAM) to trust in you as an option? This week on the Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast, we talk about how rookie skaters who have passed their skills test can make that transition into getting on a roster. Photo from my very first game in 2010, taken by Junior of Circle City Derby Girls We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle

This week I talk about Rookie Skaters approaching their basic skills test, the BIG FOUR ELEMENTS it takes to pass the 27 laps in 5 minutes time trial, and 8 PRO TIPS/TRICKS to help get you over the finish line if you're really close or continue to grow your lap number potential. I DID MAKE A VIDEO!! Here's those exercises to help strengthen your crossovers: https://www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle/posts/2019415421689875 We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle

It's a new year, we have goals. How do we get and stay motivated on our journey? In this episode, I talk about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, how to plan for and overcome obstacles in our path, and what to do when we lose motivation. Here's a link to the FREE Power Through the 4th Whistle group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/672566336179676/ And a link to the article on intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation: https://www.excelatlife.com/articles/intrinsic_motivation.htm 📷 Crow's Feet Photo & Design We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle

It's New Year's Eve! That means New Years resolutions and goals are on our minds. To make sure they don't get cast off by the end of January like a stale fruitcake, this episode focuses on 3 BIG WAYS to help you absolutely CRUSH your New Years goals for 2019, whatever they may be. This will help you not just in derby, but in EVERY area of your life! 1) Change your thought pattern - the puppy talk 2) Record data 3) Visual reminders To hear more, better listen to the episode. :-) Photo by Greg Dunn We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle

Merry Christmas!! Today on the Power Through the 4th Whistle podcast, we are doing some mental reps and mental sets. That's right, mindset training. A special Christmas episode that you can listen to on any game day, on your way to practice, anytime you need a little boost of confidence! SAVE this episode. It's a gift! I'm sharing two of my favorite podcasts and giving you the gift of Niyi Sobo -- subscribe to both of his podcasts, Get Ya Mind Right and the Sports Motivation Podcast. He is a former NFL running back and now motivates athletes and entrepreneurs around the world with practical advice. I'm sharing my favorite track from GYMR, "I can do it", episode 213 (this track is explicit, maybe you don't want to listen with kids in the car). He believes in the power of mental reps, you need to repeat what you want to be true over and over again. Whatever your goals are, no matter your age, it's possible. You CAN do it! We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle

Why do I talk about Harry Potter in this episode?!??! You'll have to listen to find out. ;-) Continuing from our last episode of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, this episode focuses on asking for help. Why do we struggle with this in general? Is it a badge of honor to do it all on our own? Is admitting we aren't perfect or have it all figured out so bad? Let's talk about how asking for help can make you a better skater, teammate, league member, and human being and all the positive benefits. We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Thank you to Northland Pulp for the photo.

How do you make something that is uncomfortable for you into something that's ok? Being ok with looking silly? Being ok with failure? Being ok with falling? This episode focuses on how to break through discomfort to become stronger, more agile, more well rounded as a roller derby player and a human being. Get comfortable with any skill, any type of floor, any temperature, any position on the track! We love roller derby and talking about roller derby! Talk to us! Follow our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. E-mail your derby thoughts to power4thwhistle@gmail.com. Hit us up on Twitter: @Power4thWhistle Thank you to Northland Pulp for the photo.