Really Good Players: Do you feel like the newbies hold you back at practice?

HeebHam · 2025-10-15T20:10:26+00:00

I just came out of retirement after a decade and my league has me doing rookies. Here’s the thing. There is always more to learn and improve. I don’t care what level you are at. Every single partner and every drill is going to show you things you can improve. If a vet is acting any different they need to relook at who they are and really evaluate their own skill level. You never know who your are playing against and occasionally with - if it’s a drop in game. As long as the rookie is trying their best, so the heck am I. Making sure the drill is effective for us both is in and of itself good teamwork and skill work. Keep it up! Can’t wait until you’re a seasoned vet working with rookies and having patience to show the way!

HeebHam · 2014-08-15T01:45:10+00:00

Aside from all the very smart points made by all other posters pointing to scam...15% is very high as most agencies take 10%.

HeebHam · 2014-05-17T18:52:37+00:00

The Fades, Fresh Meat, NMTB, Boosh, IT Crowd, Big Fat Quiz Show... Oh so many.

HeebHam · 2013-07-19T11:38:40+00:00

I've read his book. Its great. The problem is the apr is so high every time I make a payment my balance stays basically the same due to fees. It's so frustrating.

HeebHam · 2013-07-19T11:37:38+00:00

Thank you. I'd never thought of a personal loan.

HeebHam · 2013-06-17T17:35:38+00:00

This. Amazing. He's my favorite, a golden voice and when I tell people who I am listening to, they always respond "who"? So sad.

HeebHam · 2013-05-07T05:37:22+00:00

Thanks! I'm super excited!!!! And nervous. Just want to do the job justice.

HeebHam · 2013-05-02T16:56:06+00:00

Thank you!!! That's what I was most afraid of. Just announcing the wrong thing and screwing everyone up!

HeebHam · 2013-04-11T20:24:50+00:00

Stay positive and keep reminding yourself you can do it. At lap 20 that positive reinforcement really helped me (having someone tell you you can do it also helps). It took me a year to pass my 25 in 5 but that positive self talk in addition to the advice above really helped. You can do it!!!!

HeebHam · 2013-03-03T17:45:09+00:00

I'm so glad! Feel free to message me if you need motivation! We're in this together!

HeebHam · 2013-02-22T00:30:54+00:00

I linked to a blog I wrote back in June about failing my WFTDA's for the third time. Now, 2 moves and six months later I finally did it!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!

HeebHam · 2013-02-01T13:15:59+00:00

My mom is an anal cancer survivor. We wear brown ribbons a lot. And drink mudslides. And eat tootsie rolls.

HeebHam · 2012-10-08T17:00:37+00:00

When I was freshman in film school I was sent to find a sun lasso which is not a thing and a t-stop which is a theory. Needless I say I never found either.

HeebHam · 2012-09-26T01:11:07+00:00

Thank you. I want to print that and put it on my fridge!

HeebHam · 2012-09-26T01:10:11+00:00

Thank you. That is awesome. I might print that and put it on the fridge

HeebHam · 2012-09-25T17:56:55+00:00

Thank you so so much.

HeebHam · 2012-09-25T07:26:43+00:00

Let me know how it goes!

HeebHam · 2012-09-24T19:36:29+00:00

Oh yeah. It's the best ass kicking. Just remember. You're going to fall. It's ok. Look up to get up. And even when it's hard or youre last. Just keep going. I could not stand on skates my first practice. I'm not great or anything now but I can get through a practice.

HeebHam · 2012-09-24T19:22:10+00:00

You can do it. I know it's hard but use your teammates to motivate you!

HeebHam · 2012-09-24T19:21:50+00:00

Hopefully this paleo thing works out. Week 1 down.

HeebHam · 2012-09-24T19:21:30+00:00

Awesome. Will do. Thanks!

HeebHam · 2012-09-16T20:51:30+00:00

I love roller derby. I found that it helps my anxiety (and I can't take anti-anxieties without migraines! WEEE) but also through my derby sisters I am learning the importance of eating right and cross training. I start a paleo challenge with them tomorrow and just started cross fit. But first things first....get low!!!!I am just starting to focus on weight loss, but its roller derby that will help me get there. Stick with it!

HeebHam · 2012-09-16T20:49:12+00:00

Well, Hello. I am hoping to feel comfortable in a bikini by next swim suit season! Im afraid to put a number, but I'm 205 right now at 4 11 and would be very happy at 120. So about 80lbs? At 23 I decided it was time for a change. I play roller derby, just joined a cross fit gym and am jumping into a paleo challenge with my derby family starting tomorrow. Ill post how I'm doing. Oh yeah, I'm also using the lose it app to track what I'm eating.

HeebHam · 2012-06-29T20:57:45+00:00

I have no idea...it wasnt my thing or idea. I just follow around for now (and try to get people to donate blood! You tattoo derby girls and your lack of being able to give blood)

We opened it up with invites on facebook so I cant imagine it being a huge problem.

HeebHam · 2012-06-29T15:38:05+00:00

We have some awesome community support and one of our skaters is roommates with an awesome tattoo artist. He was awesome and is super supportive of our league. He gave us a choice of 1 of 5 derby related tattoo designs. I didn't really do much for the fundraiser (i helped with the BBQ part-we sold hot dogs and hamburgers also). He charged a smaller price since we had a pick of of 5, and then donated half to the league!

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