Papa WhiskeyJammer RotationJammers are held in special regard in roller derby. They’re the only hope for scoring, and there’s only one of them on the track at any…May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Papa WhiskeyPositional DerbyDuring a game of roller derby, each team fields a team of (ideally) four blockers and one jammer. As coaches, we talk about what those four…May 8, 2018May 8, 2018
Papa WhiskeyAthletic StressWhen athletes are on the track (or field, or court, or ice), they’re subject to countless forces preventing them from doing their best…Apr 19, 20181Apr 19, 20181
Papa WhiskeyWFTDA BracketsFor many of us, picking brackets is a way to participate in derby and share in the success and failure of our favorite teams. It’s an…Sep 7, 20171Sep 7, 20171
Papa WhiskeyHow Do Rankings WorkRankings are one of the least-well understood and most influential parts of WFTDA. We talk about whether a team is over or under-ranked…Jun 12, 20171Jun 12, 20171
Papa WhiskeyAn Open Letter To The New CoachHey you in the back. I hear you’re about to start coaching.May 19, 2017May 19, 2017
Papa WhiskeyPeriodizationWhen I think of competitive roller derby, my mind goes two places. First, playoffs. Second, the tournament circuit. Doing well in either…Jan 19, 2017Jan 19, 2017
Papa WhiskeyThe Pluggable PracticeA perfect practice is a series of contradictions: fast-paced, but deep enough to really learn something; light-hearted, but with serious…Jan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017
Papa WhiskeyEvery Scrimmage CarryI refreshed my scrimmage bag tonight. It’s been a while since I last looked at my supplies and it needed attention. As a new coach…Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
Papa WhiskeyOne More JamForty seconds on the game clock and no time outs, I’m faced with an uncomfortable decision. Down 15 points, I can stop the clock with my…Aug 26, 20161Aug 26, 20161