Skating Since: October, 2009
Hometown: Greenville, SC but now I live in Columbia, SC full time
Postion(s): Blocker
First Bout: March Badness 2010
Real job: PE Teacher
You wouldn’t know I……? Practice Capoeira (Brazilian Dance Fighting), Hiked 20 miles of the Appalachian Trail
Skate Brand: Riedell Wickeds
Wheels/Bearings: Radar Tuners and Mojos/KWIK Abec 7s
Gear you can’t live without?: Fun tights and socks, wrench
Why did you join CQS?
I wanted to get back into team sports and it looked like fun. I like to skate and thought I might be good at it.
What do you like most about Derby?
Making new friends I would never have met otherwise. Also, you have fun on skates and get to hit people!
What’s your favorite derby memory?
Can’t wait to make one!
What’s your derby mantra?
The sweet girl who likes to hit!
What’s your greatest derby accomplishment?
Passing Pack Test on my first try.
What is your favorite move?
Arm Whip
Likes: Skating, Animals (esp my Vizsla Tsonga), outdoor activities, playing basketball, working out, food, and GAMECOCK FOOTBALL!!!!!
Dislike:Endurance derby practice, people who create drama, when my students misbehave
Severe Injuries: Grade 1 tear of my PCL (rear ligament in the knee). No surgery, just 8 weeks off skates.
Favorite teammate to work with is…..? Whole team but really love my Miss B-havers