The Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast

Krissy Krash
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The Krash Course Podcast (formerly Krissy Krash Podcast) is for roller derby athletes who are done guessing and ready to take their performance seriously. Each episode features honest conversations with experienced skaters and coaches, alongside practical, no nonsense insights on training, mindset, and consistency. This isn’t about hacks or hype. It’s about understanding why hard work often fails to translate on the track, why self coaching breaks down under pressure, and what it actually takes to become a stronger, more reliable athlete. Krash Course is a roller derby performance training company built by experienced skaters and certified personal trainers. Through structured strength, conditioning, and performance coaching designed specifically for the demands of roller derby, we help athletes train smarter, skate stronger, and stay in the game longer. If you’re tired of almost being ready and want a system that supports your goals both on and off skates, you’re in the right place. Apply For Coaching: https://krashcourserollerderby.com/apply?utm_source=podcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/krashcourse/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/krissykrash

  1. Sep 24

    Why You Feel Burned Out in Roller Derby (It’s Not What You Think) (Krissy Krash)

    If you keep falling off your workouts, struggling with nutrition, or watching your mindset collapse after a rough practice, the problem might not be a lack of discipline. In this episode, Krissy Krash explains how mental exhaustion and constant decision-making can drain the energy you need to stay consistent. We cover: why roller derby demands more mental energy than you realizehow constant decisions and self-control contribute to burnoutwhy motivation and willpower aren't reliable strategies for consistencyhow habits and routines reduce the mental load of trainingwhy planning your workouts and nutrition ahead of time makes consistency easierhow reset routines can stop one bad jam from becoming a bad gamehow to identify the systems in your life that are creating the most stress Key takeaway: burnout isn't always a lack of desire or discipline. When you're constantly deciding when to train, what to eat, and how to get yourself back on track, you're burning energy you could be using to perform. Build systems that remove those decisions so showing up becomes the default. Because life is a contact sport. We're here to teach you how to win. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  2. Sep 10

    Stop Waiting for Life to Calm Down: Slayher’s Story of Progress, Balance & Derby

    What if the secret to becoming a better roller derby athlete isn’t finding more time, but learning how to make progress inside the life you already have? In this episode, Head Coach Original Cyn sits down with Heather “Slayher” Damron to talk about navigating derby alongside parenting, career changes, divorce, injury recovery and all the chaos that doesn’t conveniently disappear just because you have athletic goals. Slayher shares how coaching helped her stop waiting for the “right time,” build training around her actual life and discover just how connected everything really is. From earning a coach’s award in her first game with a new league to receiving praise from higher-level skaters, she found that her biggest breakthroughs came from focusing on the process rather than chasing perfection. Cyn and Slayher dig into off-skates training, fueling for performance, learning from mistakes, asking for support and why prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish. As Slayher puts it, “It’s not selfish, it’s supportive.” The big takeaway? Stop waiting for life to calm down. Build your goals around the life you’re living right now. And if you loved this conversation and want to experience some of this coaching firsthand, join Head Coach Original Cyn on September 16, 2026 for our FREE live, interactive coaching session, Balance Is The New Beast Mode; OR catch the recording afterward. You’ll learn how to build training, nutrition, mindset and derby around your real life so you can keep progressing without waiting for the perfect week. Register for the free coaching session here (live OR recording): https://krashcourserollerderby.com/balancebeastsignup  Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  3. Aug 27

    Maintain Your Game - Roller Derby and Perimenopause

    A this tag team episode with Pia Mess, aka Coach Misty, a USARS Team USA skater fresh off USARS Worlds! Pia shares her 22 years of roller derby wisdom as we dive into an essential topic for skaters navigating perimenopause.  Together, we explore how to maintain peak performance as your body evolves. We share our top tips for thriving as athletes, covering the importance of training modifications, proper recovery, and nutrition optimization tailored for the changes your body is experiencing. Pia and I also discuss mindset strategies for overcoming self-doubt and embracing this new phase with resilience. Whether you're hitting the track or hitting the gym, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to keep you skating strong for years to come. Let’s tackle the change together - because age is just a number when you're unstoppable. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  4. Aug 13

    The 5 Shifts That Took Peggy From Guessing to Becoming Her Team's Security Blanket

    What happens when you stop wondering if you're training the "right" way and finally follow a proven plan? In this Client Spotlight, Peggy Bailey shares how short, focused workouts, better nutrition, and consistent accountability helped her transform into a calmer, stronger, more confident blocker. Inside this conversation you'll learn: Why owning your space changes everything.How meal prep reduces decision fatigue.Why tiny daily habits beat motivation every time.How taking care of yourself actually helps your family.Why community is one of the most powerful performance tools you can have.Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  5. Jul 30

    Roller Derby Mental Fortitude + Bench Energy During Games

    Getting benched, pulled from a rotation, or asked to carry more responsibility can quickly affect your confidence and performance. In this episode, Head Coach Cyn explains how to mentally prepare for every role on a roller derby team without letting your lineup define your value. We cover: why your role can change without your value changingthe mental challenges faced by primary, supporting, and ready athleteshow to reset after mistakes instead of carrying them into the next jamhow supporting players can measure impact instead of attentionhow to stay engaged and prepared while waiting on the benchthe three mental skills every athlete needs: presence, ownership, and contribution Key takeaway: your role is a temporary assignment, not your identity. High-level athletes train themselves to stay present, contribute to the team, and remain ready regardless of how much track time they receive. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  6. Jul 16

    The Off Season Trap - How to Rest Without Losing Momentum

    Every year, skaters hit the off season with big plans… then either do too much, do nothing, or lose all their progress. If you want to roll into the second half of the season stronger, faster, and more consistent, this live is for you. I’m breaking down exactly how to use your off season to recover, rebuild, and come back better than ever, without burning out or falling off track. Whether you are new to derby or a seasoned vet, you will walk away with a simple strategy to keep your edge while still taking the rest you need. Listen to this if you: Struggle to find balance in the off season Want to start the second half of your season ready to crush it Need structure, motivation, and accountability to stay consistent Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  7. Jul 2

    MVB + Travel Team + Co-Captain - What Actually Changed Everything for Liz

    In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, Head Coach Original Cyn talks with Liz Chee about what it really takes to become stronger, smarter, and braver on and off the track. We cover: why guessing is not a training planhow nutrition affects energy, recovery, and confidencewhy resilience is built through small daily actionshow boundaries protect your energy and your love for derbywhy asking for help is part of becoming a stronger athletehow confidence comes from doing the work and learning to trust yourself Key takeaway: real transformation does not happen from motivation alone. It comes from strategy, mindset, accountability, and the small choices you repeat until you become the athlete and person you can trust. Because life is a contact sport. We’re here to teach you how to win. Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

  8. Jun 18

    Stop Wasting Time Training for Roller Derby (Krissy Krash)

    If you're doing random workouts, chasing soreness, and still not seeing results on the track, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast, Krissy Krash breaks down the three things every roller derby skater needs to improve performance off skates: Strength to hold position and absorb hitsPower & agility to move explosively in every directionConditioning that actually matches the demands of derby You'll also learn why more workouts aren't always better, how to avoid burnout during the season, and how to structure your training for measurable progress. Ready to stop guessing and start training like an athlete? Click here if you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life with Krash Course: krashcourserollerderby.com (Here you can book your strategy call mentioned in the Podcast). We breed athletes, MVP's, and badasses in our proven system that has helped over 500 people level up their game. Follow me on Instagram for daily derby tips, tricks, and motivation @krissykrash

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The Krash Course Podcast (formerly Krissy Krash Podcast) is for roller derby athletes who are done guessing and ready to take their performance seriously. Each episode features honest conversations with experienced skaters and coaches, alongside practical, no nonsense insights on training, mindset, and consistency. This isn’t about hacks or hype. It’s about understanding why hard work often fails to translate on the track, why self coaching breaks down under pressure, and what it actually takes to become a stronger, more reliable athlete. Krash Course is a roller derby performance training company built by experienced skaters and certified personal trainers. Through structured strength, conditioning, and performance coaching designed specifically for the demands of roller derby, we help athletes train smarter, skate stronger, and stay in the game longer. If you’re tired of almost being ready and want a system that supports your goals both on and off skates, you’re in the right place. Apply For Coaching: https://krashcourserollerderby.com/apply?utm_source=podcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/krashcourse/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/krissykrash

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