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The Krissy Krash PodcastFrom New Skater to Passing Your Minimum Skills TestIn this jam-packed episode of the Krissy Krash Podcast, I am joined by Krash Course coaches Pia Mess, Original Cyn, and GwennieFear for a roundtable conversation on how to go from new skater to passing your minimum skills test.With a combined 63 years of derby experience, this crew shares hard-won wisdom, hilarious stories, and practical tips for skaters just starting their journey. From overcoming mindset struggles and building confidence, to training smart, cross-training off skates, and learning how to actually play the game—not just skate—this episode covers it all. You’ll hear about making...2025-04-0328 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastReturning to Roller Derby After Having a BabyReturning to roller derby after having a baby is no small feat, and in this episode, we dive into what it really takes to come back strong—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I am joined by the incredible Original Cyn of Red Stick Roller Derby and Team Jewish Roller Derby AND our wonderful Head Coach at Krash Course, who shares her personal journey of jumping back into competition just six weeks postpartum and what she wishes she had done differently. From rebuilding strength and stability to navigating the emotional challenges of feeling like a different athlete post...2025-03-0614 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastBuild Blocker Stability in 5 Simple StepsAre you tired of hitting the floor every time you hit the jammer? Are you constantly getting pushed out of play? Original Cyn joins me for this epic podcast episode where we discussed the five simple steps that you must master in order to be an unstoppable blocker on the track.Need help leveling up your game? Message me here for details on how to apply for Krash course in transformationIf you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click he...2023-11-1631 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastRoller Derby Roundup: Your Questions Answered pt 2It's time for the second part of our first Roller Derby Roundup! Original Cyn and I are answering more questions from our incredible Facebook community.We're going to tackle topics such as:- How to train your team at a higher level- Our thoughts on how long a derby season should be to prevent burnout- Practicing pack awarenessIf you got something from this two-part series share it with a derby friend! And you're still thinking "I wish I could ask Krissy and Cyn my derby question" make...2023-10-1219 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastRoller Derby Roundup: Your Questions Answered pt 1In today's episode Original Cyn and I are taking questions from our Facebook community and giving you our perspective from coaches who have worked with hundreds of Roller Derby athletes.We're going to tackle topics such as:- Making Derby more accessible to new skaters- How to overcome seeing an injury during practice- Conquering overthinking and upping our mental gameThis is the first part in a two-part series, and if you're thinking "I wish I could ask Krissy and Cyn my derby question" make sure you're a part of...2023-10-0519 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastThe Key To Unlocking Your Apex JumpDo 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...2023-07-2520 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastHow Roller Derby Makes You A Better Person“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 he...2023-07-0437 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastHow to Unlock The Skill of Side SurfingSide 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 down the path of bei...2023-06-2718 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastHealthy Boundaries and Roller DerbyHave 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 t...2023-05-0958 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastBuilding Habits and Routines for Athletic SuccessHabits 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 b...2023-05-0242 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastWhat Does it Take To Create a Unified Roller Derby Team?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.2023-04-1816 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastHow to Effectively Develop the Skaters in Your Roller Derby LeagueOne 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 comments of...2023-04-1119 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastTop 5 Tips For Roller Derby Tournament TravelTraveling 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 p...2023-04-0423 minThe Krissy Krash Podcast3 Pillars of Roller Derby Tournament PrepRoller 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). 2023-03-2843 minThe Krissy Krash PodcastDumping the baby weight and unleashing roller derby athletic potentialIn this episode, I chat with Original Cyn, captain of the up-and-coming Red Stick Roller Derby all-star team, as well as head coach at Krash Course.In this relatable and inspiring story, Cyn shows us how to break down big challenges into small tasks, let go of the scale as a form of self-worth, and how to become, as her son Wyatt says, "the strongest mommy in the world."Connect with Cyn on IG here: @originalcyn10If you want to start down the path of being a...2023-01-2427 min