I Feel Happy

I do.

I think I've finally found a happy balance between WORKING and PLAYING when it comes SCAR.
Our new BOD rocks, and our new committee heads are going to town doing whatever it is they are in charge of.  My Job(s):  Production Chair and Sponsorship Head.  I'm also on the budgeting committee.

There was a time when people seemed to always come to me for direction. I've successfully been able to mostly pull back from that "Mother Hen" description. The girls are learning who to go to for what, and I'm getting more comfortable with directing questions to the proper channels as opposed to answering them.

I am just so over the top proud of SCAR Dolls as a league. They are doing so many things RIGHT. It feels good and we are attracting players who drive from distances as far as 1.5 hours..just to play. We have a solid following already - 502 fans on FB!  We also have 4 or 5 refs that are solidly committed to the team. And did I mention we are only 8.5 months old?

On a more personal note---I think I've found a happy place in my mind re: derby. I feel ok pulling back and concentrating on ME and what I need to to become a better player. I think a lot has to do with the addition of other players who have experience (Cruel Ella SheKill, Rollz4Damage, and Rearview Mirra) and also a PT coach (Buster).  I don't feel the pressure to teach these girls EVERYTHING I know...because I know they are getting feedback all around now. I can breathe again!

I have made the following goals for myself for this season.

1.) I will focus on MYSELF and what I am doing to help my team during jams.
2.) I will use my time as a Pivot to teach my team mates. If I am a blocker.  I will block. The end. 
3.) I will become a more effective one on one positional blocker. 
4.) I will become a more agile blocker, using big steps and cross overs to get where I need to be. 

I can do this. I have an amazing support team. And I find myself much more happy when I worry about self. :D