Number: 1019
Position: Jammer and Blocker, but mostly a Jammer.
Signature Move: I guess power pushing my opponents forward or skating really fast.
Tell us about your non derby self: I work at Whirlpool in the paint department and paint the blenders or mixers that might sit on your counter. I have one child who is my world and I live in Piqua, Ohio with my very supporting boyfriend and two German Shepherds. If I'm not doing roller derby I'm working and coming home to spend the rest of my day with our two girls (dogs) and Bryan. When it's nice out I like to cook on the grill.
Why did you join roller derby?: I was playing softball with a girl who was once on the team and she convinced me to come and try out. When I was younger I used to go to the skate all the time and always got in the races, but just casually skating and derby skating are way two different things. But yeah, when I use to skate at my younger ages I was a pretty good skater then.
What is your favorite part of roller derby?: The exercise, muscle, and endurance that I have gained from this sport. I also have gained a lot of friends during the 4 years I have been doing this and that's really important. Most of all my dad passed away in December of 2012 and he was so proud of the fact he had a daughter in roller derby. So now when I skate I always have him on my mind and tell myself I have so skate for him as if he is watching from above, rooting me on. I skate the way I do because I was always taught by him to always do my best and never give up. That's why I push myself to be a better skater each time I skate.
What is your roller derby goal: I have several goals. I don't pick out all the good I have done after each match. I try to pick out all the things I did wrong so I can set those as my goals and try to conquer those goals just to make more to conquer. I have tried to make my name and number known to the crowd and to other teams that we may play. Anyhow, I feel I'm constantly setting goals to better myself as a team player and an individual skater.
What do you hope The Dire Skates can do for Richmond?: I hope we can show people what all Richmond really does have to offer and that there are still good things that do happen for those whom are not so fortunate. I hope we can also as a team give back to the community and help in any way that we can.
What are you skating on right now?: The flooring that we skate on is two totally different floors. One has me using the hardest wheels I have in my derby bag which I think are 93's which means it's a very nice sticky floor. The other floor has me skating with my Poison 88's, which means it's a very slick floor and I need stickier wheels to get some grip. My skates that I have are Vanilla's.
If you could skate anywhere, where would it be and why?: On a regular basis outside of practices and matches I would like to skate outside and around town. I have a dog that learns trick and is easily to train that my goal is to eventually to train her to pull or walk with me while I skate around town. Skating outside gives you great practice as far as being able to stay on your skates and balance. Those rocks can be very tricky sometimes! As far as some famous place I really don't have a particular place because I love to skate and I don't care where it is.
If you could have a famous person skate for Dire who would it be and why?: I would want it to be PINK the singer! she just looks as if she would be one tough skater and she seems as if she isn't afraid to go out of her comfort zone. I think she would be a fun person to hang with and skate with. Plus she could sing to us while we skate! lol!
Tell us one thing you want us to know about you: I am a hard shell on the outside, but I have a heart of gold on the inside. I will always go out of my way to do anything for animals and children. I use to work with Autistic, Downs, and Multiple Disability children for 3 years. And I spoil my dogs like they are my children. Oh, and I'm really dedicated to my team because I drive and hour to go to practices and an hour back so that is a two hour round trip. I do what I need to do for my team!
Tell us one thing about another skater: Lish D Lish is the true meaning of a strong woman and not to mention I'm glad to call her my derby wife!
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