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Just like our skaters, our coaches are learning as they go. The process of finding your voice and your style as a coach is challenging, but it is also incredibly rewarding. A2D2 Ypsilanti Vigilantes coach, Ann Arbor Roller Derby skater, and Star Pass Fitness creator, Slamuel L. Jackson #404, discusses the benefits she has received since becoming a roller derby coach in her fourth installment of "Be a Better Coach".

Check out all the great things she has learned here --> http://starpassfitness.com/be-a-better-coach-pt-4/

Need to catch up on parts 1 through 3? No problem, click the links below!!

Part 1: Embracing the suck and being open to feedback --> http://starpassfitness.com/be-a-better-coach-pt-1/

Part 2: How to stay organized and develop coach-skater communication http://starpassfitness.com/be-a-better-coach-pt-2/

Part 3: How to be the rock for your team http://starpassfitness.com/be-a-better-coach-pt-3/

"If you don’t love the team, don’t coach them. If you don’t care about the well-being and growth of the individuals on the team, do not coach them. If you aren’t showing up with their best interests in mind every practice, do not coach them. If you have a problem with building someone up so they can better themselves and eventually leave the team (if they so choose), put down the whistle and notebook. Your job is to help them succeed in their chosen path." - Slamuel L. Jackson

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Lovers of roller derby! In 10 days Ann Arbor Roller Derby will be returning to Buhr Park for a double header. The Ann Arbor Bruising Company will be playing in their first home bout of the season and the Ann Arbor Brawlstars will be playing in their last (yes, last!) home bout of the season. Trust me, you don't want to miss this!! Get your tickets now through Brown Paper Tickets (follow website link on image) or take your chances and hope tickets are available at the door!! Photo by: Steve Jurkovic #annarborrollerderby #annarborderbydimes #annarborbruisingcompany #annarborbrawlstars #a2d2 #buhrpark #homebout #derbyseason #rollerderby

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What an amazing night of roller derby?!

First up, the A2D2 Ypsilanti Vigilantes took on East Lansing Roller Derby - Mitten Mavens. The Vigis took the lead early and wouldn't let up.

In the second bout of the night the Ann Arbor Brawlstars took to the track to face Queen City Roller Girls: Lake Effect Furies. This was one heck of a battle and while the Brawlstars didn't win, they left everything on the track.

Thank you so much to East Lansing Roller Derby and Queen City Roller Girls for making the journey to Ann Arbor!!

Sad you missed out on this awesome action? Then make sure to check out our next home bout on July 22.

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First Home Bout of the 2017 Season

Ann Arbor Roller Derby hosted our first home bout of the 2017 season this past Saturday!

First up was the Ann Arbor Brawlstars as they took on the charter team of Ohio Roller Derby. A great rematch that resulted in the Brawlstars winning with a score of 193-124.

Next up was the Arbor Bruising Company as they took on Ohio Roller Derby's B team, Gang Green. Last year, Gang Green came out on top with a one-point victory. This time around, the Bruisers took the win with a score of 235-101.

Thank you so much to Ohio Roller Derby for coming out to Buhr Park for an awesome evening of roller derby!!

Missed out on the fun? Well, you are in luck! Our next home bout is a few short weeks away on June 24th and will be another double-header featuring the Ann Arbor Brawlstars and the A2D2 Ypsilanti Vigilantes.

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This is happening tomorrow night!! 

Come hang out with some rocking roller derby skaters and listen to some rad music! 

More info can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1773749862952650/

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Do you like rock n’ roll?

Are you a fan of roller derby?

Well guess what? You can support both in one night! On March 18th, the Ann Arbor Brawlstars will be hosting a rocking fundraiser at Crossroads Pub in Ypsilanti to help raise funds for travel and lodging expenses for the 2017 season.

The Brawlstars have already traveled to Wisconsin, but still have games in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and California. To help offset the costs of all this travel, come hang out with some roller derby skaters, listen to some rad music, and have an overall awesome Saturday night.

Check out the event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1773749862952650/?active_tab=about

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The Ann Arbor Brawlstars traveled out to Pennsylvania this past weekend to take on Steel City Roller Derby in a much anticipated rematch.

During the 2016 D1 playoffs in Columbia, Steel City got the better of Ann Arbor in a 258-205 win. This time around, the Ann Arbor Brawlstars made sure to make a statement and pulled ahead quickly to bring home a victory over Steel Hurtin’. 

A huge thank you to Steel City for inviting the Brawlstars and for being such amazing hosts! 

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"When you think of winning, what comes to mind? Shiny medals hanging beneath smiling faces? Giant trophies hoisted overhead? Gatorade showers? Victory laps?

For the Ann Arbor Brawlstars, winning means chocolate frosting, raspberry jelly, creamy custard, and lots and lots of sprinkles. That’s right: DONUTS. Winning means DONUTS."

Ever been curious of the origin story of donuts and the Ann Arbor Brawlstars? Head on over to Ann Arbor Roller Derby's newest blog post to find out --> http://a2derbydimes.org/blog/donuts-are-for-winners

Photo by Andrew Potter

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Do you know that old urban legend? The one where you watch the video tape full of roller derby GIFs and then you receive a phone call. You answer and the person on the other end says to you in a unnecessarily raspy voice "You will watch roller derby in seven days".

No? Well regardless, you should head out to Buhr Park next Saturday to catch the second home bout of Ann Arbor Roller Derby's 2017 season.

This will be an amazing day of competition with the A2D2 Ypsilanti Vigilantes taking on East Lansing Roller Derby - Mitten Mavens followed by the Ann Arbor Brawlstars versus Queen City Roller Girls: Lake Effect Furies.

Doors open at 5:30 and the first whistle is at 6 pm!

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1707712232857908

Photo by "Lance Hardwood" Photos

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Arbor Bruising Company and the Ann Arbor Brawlstars traveled to Indianapolis yesterday to take on Naptown Roller Derby in a double header. Both A2 teams left with wins, with the Bruisers overtaking the Warning Belles 169 to 90 and the Brawlstars defeating the Tornado Sirens 222 to 128.

We would like to send a huge thank you to Naptown Roller Derby for being such awesome hosts and for putting on an amazing evening!

In two weeks, the Bruisers will be heading back to Indiana for the weekend long B cup tournament. Shortly after that the Bruisers and Brawlstars will be back together in another double header on June 3rd. This time, however, it will be at home - for the first home bout of the season against Ohio Roller Derby. Get your tickets now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2906694

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The first week of 2017 is underway and Ann Arbor Roller Derby is already setting personal, team, and league-wide goals for the upcoming 2017 season.

When moving forward, it is always important to glance back to see where we have come from and where we are going. Check out this awesome recap of the 2016 season written by Brawlstar jammer, Sonnet Boom. 

What are you hoping to see Ann Arbor Roller Derby achieve this year??

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Ann Arbor Brawlstars win their first bout of Skate to Thrill against Calgary Roller Derby Association!