At Grinder Gym, our Roller Derby Performance Seminars are designed to help skaters improve their agility, speed, endurance, power, and game strategy while refining their blocking, jamming, and footwork skills. Whether you’re a beginner learning fundamental skating techniques or an advanced player sharpening your tactical awareness and strength, our expert-led training provides hands-on coaching, strength development, injury prevention strategies, and tactical insights to dominate on the track.

Seminar Overview

• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced roller derby coaches, professional skaters, and strength trainers who provide personalized coaching.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Our seminars cover skating technique, footwork drills, blocking and hitting, jamming skills, agility training, and endurance building.
• Hands-On Training: Engage in real-time drills, scrimmage scenarios, and personalized feedback to refine technique and execution.
• Strength and Conditioning: Develop lower-body strength, explosive power, balance, and endurance with roller derby-specific training.
• Supportive Environment: Train with fellow roller derby athletes in a structured and motivating atmosphere focused on skill development and competitive success.

Seminar Structure

1. Introduction and Warm-Up

• Overview of seminar objectives and training structure.
• Roller derby-specific warm-up: Dynamic stretching, joint mobility, and stability exercises to prepare for high-impact skating.

2. Technical Training

• Skating Form & Speed Techniques: Mastering stride efficiency, crossovers, and explosive starts.
• Agility & Footwork Drills: Improving lateral movement, quick stops, and edge control.
• Blocking & Defensive Strategies: Learning legal hitting techniques, wall formations, and zone control.
• Jamming Skills & Evasive Maneuvers: Developing effective juking, spin moves, and acceleration techniques.

3. Strength and Conditioning Workshop

• Explosive Power & Lower Body Strength: Building leg power for sprinting, stopping, and maintaining balance under contact.
• Core Stability & Upper Body Strength: Strengthening muscles for better posture, endurance, and contact control.
• Agility & Quickness Training: Reaction-based drills to improve pivoting and dodging maneuvers.
• Endurance & Stamina Training: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and cardiovascular conditioning to sustain energy for an entire bout.

4. Skill Drills and Game Simulation

• Blocking & Jammer vs. Blocker Drills: Practicing 1-on-1 and team-based contact strategies.
• Pack Awareness & Communication: Enhancing teamwork, verbal cues, and quick decision-making.
• Scrimmage Scenarios & Strategy Training: Learning effective offense/defense transitions and power jams.
• Mental Toughness & Competitive Edge: Strategies to stay composed, analyze opponents, and execute plays under pressure.

5. Q&A and Discussion

• Open discussion with roller derby coaches and professional skaters on training methodologies, competition strategies, and mental preparation.
• Roller Derby Nutrition & Recovery: Best practices for fueling performance, hydration, and post-bout recovery.

6. Cool-Down and Wrap-Up

• Post-session stretching, mobility work, and breathing exercises for injury prevention and recovery.
• Summary of key takeaways and recommendations for continued progress.

Why Attend Our Seminars?

✔ Tailored for All Levels – Whether you’re new to roller derby or an experienced player, our training adapts to your skill level and position.

✔ Networking Opportunities – Connect with fellow roller derby players, coaches, and trainers to expand your training knowledge and community.

✔ Exclusive Access – Attendees receive training guides, skill breakdowns, and discounts on future events and Grinder Gym memberships.

✔ Holistic Approach – We integrate technical skill development, strength training, agility, endurance, and mental preparation to develop well-rounded roller derby athletes.

Join Us for Our Next Seminar!

Enhance your skating speed, blocking strength, agility, and game strategy with our Roller Derby Performance Seminars. Whether you’re preparing for your next bout, refining your blocking techniques, or improving your endurance, our expert-led seminar will provide the tools to help you excel on the track.

Contact Us Today!

For more information about our Roller Derby Performance Seminars, schedules, and registration details, please contact us. We look forward to helping you achieve peak performance in the rink!