April - Collin Ambulance

An Interview with… Collin Ambulance!

What about derby caught your attention?

Jammers skating skills

What was that “one moment” when you knew playing derby was the right thing for you?

My first scrimmage

What’s something you’ve learned playing derby that has translated into another part of your life?

Working with a team can get even the toughest job accomplished

How did you pick your derby name?

Got a concussion while skating, and they had to call an ambulance

How did you pick your derby number?

It's the number used to call an ambulance

Do you have a favorite & a least favorite position?

Jammer is my favorite, fun and fast, also my least favorite when blockers dont allow me to go fast and have fun.

What do you do to get ready for a bout?

Take a deep breath, Smile, and say to myself I love to skate, now go have fun...when I keep that in mind I find myself spending less time in the penalty box.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about playing derby?

Give it a go, and if you need any help hit me up.

Finish this sentence: When I’m not playing derby, I am _____.

Out goofing off somewhere

Do you have a derby mentor?

Jinkies

​What keeps you motivated to keep playing when things get tough?

Teammates

What’s your favorite part of skating with VCDD?

Their acceptance of me

Any last bit of advice you'd like to give people??

It takes more than 1 day to get good at skating, keep at it.