skater says "Im having a bad practice"
Okay, this is called EXCEPTING DEFEAT!!!!!!!
I hate it when skaters say this, oh really then take your skates off and stop wasting valuable floor space and our coach's time
Now if a skater was to say "I am having a rough start to practice, but I'm getting there"
Does everyone understand the difference?
as most of ya'll know Roller Derby is just as much a mental game as well as a physical game, some may even say more mental(like me but I am getting better at it). You have to approach practice and games with a positive attitude, this is one of your many jobs as a teammate.
Bad attitudes are like a disease- so if you are a new skater and the vet skaters all the sudden "just dip out" when your in mid conversation its probably something you said. Its so easy to get on the bandwagon about "how much the coach sucks" or "how much practice sucks" or "how my skates suck", it is up to you to change your outlook! These EXCUSES will always keep you from reaching your goals. It is your job to get better-no one is going to make you a better skater.
We all fight the mental up-hill battle trying to stay positive. this is one of the many challenges of roller derby, roller derby is a game of challenges- what separates us is what you are will to do to meet and triumph over these challenges-this will change and define you as a better person. Perseverance and determination will carry you further than the fanciest skates, so if you dont get something TRY AGAIN, and AGAIN, then look up some tips, then TRY AGAIN, find someone who does it better that you and get some guidance. YOU CAN DO IT
Hugs and Slugs
RandiMaehym
The life and times of Randi Maehym, roller derby girl working for SkateCourt, interacting with teams all over the country along with the challenges and triumphs of being in love with the game and culture of roller derby
I totally agree that this sport is as much a mental game as a physical one and this post reminded me so much of the mantra that our own coach (The Dutchess of Crutches) drums into us all.
ReplyDeleteWhat make you a better skater / ref is the perseverence to keep going and to push yourself to get better through putting in the extra hours when your not dealing with the demands of life outside of derby, to crack those skills your not finding so easy, which is somthing that alot of the fresh meat fail to realise all too frequently getting caught up in the glamour of the derby world and not realising how tough this sport is.
Anyways I ramble.....Great post!
Rudyard Crippling
Portsmouth Roller Wenches - Ref in Training