Coaches needed for Jet City Rollergirls


November 13, 2012 · 10:48 AM

EVERETT — The sweaty pads, the intense competition, the big hits, the...roller skates. Flat track roller derby is the fastest growing women's sport in the United States. As the sport grows so does the athleticism of the players and the level of team play. Strategies are getting more sophisticated and the games get more exciting every season.

The Jet City Rollergirls are a flat-track roller derby league and members of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The Jet City Rollergirls are looking for coaches and trainers who are dedicated to team and individual development, innovation, competitive play and having a great time.

Coaches of the Jet City Rollergirls will have the following qualifications:

-previous coaching experience

-dedicated and well-organized

-know how to provide positive yet direct feedback

-understand the psychology of team sports

-love to see others improve and to win

-are excited to learn more about the sport of derby

If this sounds like you, email coaching@jetcityrollergirls.com

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