Derby Brain - mental toughness for freshies

It’s only for elite athletes at the top of their game, right? WRONG! Mental toughness is super important for any athlete at any level (yes, you are an athlete now, sorry to break it to you!) but especially those at the start of their journey. If you can learn how to be mentally strong when you’re a Freshie, not only will you be a freaking pro at it by the time you reach bouting level and beyond, you’ll also find learning this sport way more fun! Because, lets face it, roller derby is tough! Most of us not only learn to skate from scratch, we also have to learn rules, tactics, derby specific skills and how to be part of a team. We have to be tested, observed and assessed. We have to do endurance drills (puke!), off-skates training and something called jamming?!?! Roller derby is not easy. At all! So we don’t need our brain making it harder.