Skater Spotlight: Jägerbomb

Skater Spotlight - Jägerbomb from the Varsity Brawlers!  Photo c/o Grant Palmer Photography

LADD: What is the story behind your derby name?

J: I was in DPV and, traditionally, Punchy Puncherello takes us to a wine bar after our first scrimmage. I asked if they had jagerbombs at the bar and she looked at me and said I have to be 21 to even drink that stuff. She started calling me Jager and I waas born! 

LADD: What other volunteer positions have you done for the league?

J: I am the co-head of Street Team and a part of Training Team, Public Relations, Stats, a part of the Executive Committee and a Track Monkey. 

LADD: You recently were a coach for a Baby Doll Brawl team. What was that experience like and could you see yourself becoming a coach later down the line?

J: It was a fantastic experience involving a lot of coffee and hopping around. It was so great to watch these girls from the beginning and looking like Bambi to seeing them understand strategy, gaining confidence, and the older meats starting to lead the newer girls. I definitely could see myself becoming a coach way way way down the line if I ever stop skating (forever from now).

LADD: Who had been the most influential skater/trainer in your development?  What did you learn from them?

J: I wouldn’t say there is only ONE skater or trainer would has been the most influential. I am notorious for making everyone be my “mom” and give me advice on everything. Our league is amazing because everyone is open to helping out the newer skaters and giving out advice. 

LADD: Did you have any skating experience prior to LADD?

J: I used to roller blade from my apartment to our mail box room. That’s about it. Oh, and I fell a lot trying to skateboard.

LADD: Varsity Brawlers are coming off a hard-fought game against the defending champion Sirens in which VB gave them their first loss of the season and claimed first place in the division.  How does the team feel about that accomplishment?

J: We feel great! Fantastic! Ecstatic! All of the above! It's really interesting coming into the team when I did because VB hadn't won a game the previous season. We worked so hard to become cohesive and really just one unit on the track and, after this win, people are really noticing.

LADD: Do you have a derby wife and how did you meet?

J: I have a main wifey: Star D’ Ruckus who is actually on VB with me! (WHO LET THAT HAPPEN?!) We have Sister Wives: L’Reign of Terror, DIE-Anna Ross, and Vespa Violentina. I also have a derby mistress in OctoPushy who bought my love with many a burrito.

LADD: Aside from derby, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

J: I just started training in Pro-Wrestling (WWE style) because it looked like fun and why not?! I also am going to school for my teaching credential in high school English, so that’s kind of all the time I have including derby. :)

LADD: Share with us a secret that few people know about you. 

J: I get really nervous around large groups of pigeons.

LADD: You recently attended Rollercon for the first time. What did you think of the annual roller derby convention?

J: After hyperventilating and screaming I really enjoyed being surrounded by derby 24/7 for a week. I played a lot of flat track with actual flat trackers and it was HARD. But a really good kind of hard that makes you work a different set of skills. I was really happy that there was a banked track because banked is the bestest ever. Being able to skate with different people also let me see where my weaknesses in skating are, as well as my strengths. I also bought ALL THE THINGS!!!  :D

LADD: I notice you are the only skater to wear a faceguard.  Why is that?

J: Because I get hit in the face.

LADD: …more than other skaters?

J: Being elbow height, yes.

LADD: So what is #tinyderby then?

J: #tinyderby is basically a group Sassquatch and I made because we’re super tiny.  It includes Boo LaLa from San Diego cause she’s tiny too.  Basically, anyone who’s smaller than average and gets mistaken for a junior is #tinyderby.

LADD: Is there a height maximum to qualify for #tinyderby?

J: No. We just have to like you. #meangirlstinyderby