Interview with Wreck N Shrew, WCR All-Stars
Wreck N Shrew: Last year was a transformational year for me! I practically had to relearn how to skate from my major weight loss due to praticing A LOT, and also having other activities outside of derby. My experience last year was mostly me really getting down and learning the game and how to play my role as a team member.
Due to a family wedding, you were unable to make the trip up to Minnesota to play at Regionals. If you're anything like me, I'm assuming that you were manicly texting folks for score updates and the like. Did that go over well with your family?
It's amazing what an iPhone can do-- I was reading the the textcast!
Unlike previous years, it seems like WCR is widely regarded as a top contender at this year's Nationals. How are you approaching the final weeks of training before the big tournament?
As the same as the other All-Stars, I have been practicing 6-8 hours a week for the last 3 months, taking a day here and there for prevention of injury. I have been really keeping myself on the straight, and not getting all worked up ... I'm pumped, but calm. Just knowing I will give my team a 100%!
You're one of the only out-of-town transfers we've had on our All-Star team--you started your derby career skating with Detroit. Can you describe what it was like to play your old team when WCR played DDG back in March?
That was an awesome game for me--at the end I felt I was getting picked on by some Detroit gals, but for the most part, I played a great game.
Detroit's also going to Nationals, but got, quite possibly, the worst opening round draw against 2008 Champion Gotham. Of course, that might be the most exciting upset ever if they can get it. What are your thoughts about your former team's chances?
As much as I want to kick Gotham's butt [!!!] I would be delighted to see Detroit triumph over them!
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