Skater name: Meryl Creep
Number: 9Story behind the name: Well, my husband found great joy in trying to find me a name. He wanted people to call me Fugly Motha because he figured people would just call me Fugly!!
Hometown: Springfield, MA.
Derby Experience: I have been skating for a little over four years
Sports background: I did gymnastics for eighteen years. I was the captain of my high school gymnastics team. I was on a team for a year in college and then coached in my 20's. My coach died this summer and I reflected a lot on my childhood as an athlete. As a gymnast I competed under what used to be Classes. I was Class 2 - above that was Class 1 and then Elite. My best event was the balance beam. I was fourth in the state on that event and fourth in Western Mass in that event, as well. After an injury, I had to leave gymnastics. I was also a diver and a diving coach before I came to Derby.
Why Derby: One day, I watched the movie Whip It and then googled roller derby. I found a league in the area and went to their fresh meat night! I love derby because it gave me back something I was missing in my life. I am a mom, a teacher, a wife and I didn't feel I was me. I was always a jock! I was a gymnast for the majority of my youth. I played soccer, softball, and was a diver. I was a diving coach and a gymnastics coach. I missed being physical.
Derby Style: I think my derby style is aggressive, but I am also a team player. I have also become much more vocal in my playing these past two years.
Outside of Derby: In "real life," I am a Special Education teacher, teaching high school English to students with reading and language disabilities. Aside from Derby, I also love drinking (J/K!!), reading, watching movies, and motorcycle riding with my husband and friends. I want to get back into working out at the gym. Oh yeah, tattoos... but I don't know if that counts as a hobby? *grins*
Derby Goals: To see how far I can get my body to go, what my body can learn, and to really get back into jamming.
Favorite Players: Besides myself? LOL. I love watching the Gotham Girls. Philly is an awesome team to watch. I really end up watching a lot of tournament play.
Outside of Derby: In "real life," I am a Special Education teacher, teaching high school English to students with reading and language disabilities. Aside from Derby, I also love drinking (J/K!!), reading, watching movies, and motorcycle riding with my husband and friends. I want to get back into working out at the gym. Oh yeah, tattoos... but I don't know if that counts as a hobby? *grins*
Things I Have Learned about Derby: I've learned that I have good days and bad, but that no matter what, I can be strong.
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