Roller Derby 101, the 2017 edition, is an updated combination of "Roller Derby 101" and "Scrimmage 101," and it includes everything a coach needs to train their new skaters. This updated edition features an all-new curriculum that focuses on the skills needed for slower game-play, and it includes scrimmage drills to prepare a new player for roller derby. Training is divided into three sections: Level One focuses on basic skating skills, Level Two focuses on pack skating and contact, and Level Three focuses on scrimmage skills. Each level features practice itineraries with detailed drill descriptions and specific instructions warnings for coaches so they know wha ..

Developing an Efficient Training Committee offers just about everything a roller derby coach needs to know about managing a training committee You'll learn about the importance of creating a training mission and defining the committee's duties and roles (includes committee job descriptions). The best training practices and common issues section includes information about how to create and lead a practice, how to train a group of skaters with varied skill levels, how to deliver feedback, and more. There is also a section with samples for creating an annual curriculum, a practice itinerary, an annual budget, and team attributes. Don't waste your time reinventing ..