Coaches
Apollo
Travel Team Coach
Canary
Home Team Coach
Coach Canary has been learning and playing roller derby for about 2 years, bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and a love of learning to the track.
Why They Love Derby: They love derby for the community and… friendships it creates, along with having a fun and supportive way to stay active and fit.
Favorite Part: Learning new skills, drills, and plays, and seeing how different teams bring creativity and strategy to the game.
Why Juniors & Home Team: Canary loves teaching and was excited to join the Juniors coaching staff to support Home Team skaters as they build strong foundations, confidence, and a love for the sport.
Fun Fact: In their crash course graduation bout, Canary earned Most Valuable Jammer and then retired from jamming during games. Starting and ending their jamming career on a high note!We’re so lucky to have Coach Canary as part of the Wasatch Junior Rollers family.
Doppelgänger
Head Coach
This is Coach Dopp’s fourth season coaching Juniors and third season as Head Coach, continuing to guide and grow our program.
Derby Experience: Dopp had been doing the derby for roughly 14 years…bringing deep experience, perspective, and steady leadership to the track.
Why Juniors: “They laugh at my jokes. Kids make sense. Juniors are eager to learn, incredibly responsive to coaching, and endlessly rewarding. Seeing the look on a skater’s face when they do something they didn’t think they could makes almost every headache worth it.” Fun Fact: Coach Dopp has an identical twin sister who is one hour younger which is exactly where the derby name Doppelgänger comes from.We’re grateful to have Coach Dopp’s experience, humor, and leadership back on the track this season.
Hit N’ Roll
Travel Team Coach
Coach Hit N Roll has been playing roller derby for about 2 years, and is a WJRD Alumni!
Why He Loves Derby: Derby isn’t just about insane skill expression or channeling a love of skating it’s…about the people and the community. This sport has been one of the most welcoming and accepting spaces he’s ever been part of, helping him build friendships and positively support his mental health.
Favorite Part: Playing against teams we know we can’t beat. That freedom to not hold back, to try everything, and to see what sticks is where Hit N Roll truly shines. Why Juniors: The Juniors aren’t just skaters they’re friends. Hit N Roll learned derby alongside them, laughed with them, cried with them, and grew with them. Coaching Juniors felt like the most natural fit to continue his derby career. Fun Fact: Most people are shocked to learn he’s only been in derby for 2½ years those 9+ years of skating experience have been quietly doing a lot of the work behind the scenes.We’re thrilled to have Coach Hit N Roll bringing skill, heart, and fearless play to our Travel Team
Papa Loach
Head Trainer
Coach Papa Loach is returning to Wasatch Junior Rollers as our Strength & Conditioning coach for the second season! Papa Loach has been involved in sports his entire life, playing hockey in his youth…
beginning competitive bike racing in college, and then speed skating for the past 25 years. In cycling he holds 2 Utah state champion titles and in Speedskating 4 masters world championship titles.
Why He Came Back: “Multiple skaters told me I didn’t have a choice.”
While he brings intensity and precision to the workouts he creates for the athletes, he is grateful that game days let him show up as a parent, fan, and friend cheering loudly from the sidelines.
Favorite Part: Papa Loach believes his role is to create a doorway that athletes open themselves through hard work and consistency. When skaters break imagined limits, lift multiples of their own bodyweight, and discover their inner power, this is what makes this role so meaningful to him. In a world that constantly challenges teens’ self-image, seeing their joy and confidence ignite as they smash personal bests is everything.
Why Juniors: “Sometimes life gives you an unexpected chance to give back from your own experience” When Loach found derby, the winds and waves of fate landed Papa Loach in the Strength and Conditioning role, and we’re better for it.
Fun Fact: “I possibly own more pairs of skates than anyone else on the team, it’s currently 7 pairs. 4 have blades on them, 2 have inline wheels, and my original hockey skates I got in the 8th grade.- they still fit quite well”
We’re incredibly grateful for Coach Papa Loach’s knowledge, intensity, heart, and belief in our skaters.
Psycho
Home & Travel Team Coach
Psycho has been involved in roller derby for the last 7 years. After taking a break to focus on studies, she returned last year and we’re so glad she did!
Why She Came Back: She missed the community and the thrill of playing a contact sport. “Derby just hits different” (Pun intended)
Favorite Part: Blocking! Phsycho loves being a brace and chasing down jammers bringing strength, awareness, and relentless energy to the track.
Why Juniors: “Juniors have a powerful sense of solidarity juniors help juniors. Being part of teaching the next generation matters. Plus, juniors play derby FAST compared to adults, and it’s incredibly fun to watch.”
Fun Facts: She loves making beaded lizards
and owns way too many cacti.
We’re thrilled to have Coach Physo’s blocking skills, energy, and love for community supporting our skaters this season.
Rae-Dar
Home Team Coach
Coach Rae-Dar has been involved in roller derby for 3 years and brings a strong passion for growth, inclusion, and community to the track.
Why She Loves Derby: Derby is a space that is truly welcoming for…
Why She Loves Derby: Derby is a space that is truly welcoming for… everyone. Growing up in traditional sports, Rae-Dar saw how access can be limited by income, family support, or body type. Roller derby breaks those barriers it’s a place where everyone belongs, regardless of background.
Why Juniors, Home Team & Crash Course: Rae-Dar loves Juniors for their joy and bravery their ability to face fear and keep showing up. Leading the Crash Course program and coaching Home Team skaters means helping new skaters build confidence from day one and celebrating those huge moments when hard work finally clicks. Fun Fact: Rae-Dar loves animals and is new LEGO collector, with a growing collection they’re very proud of. She also loves string cheese and has it almost every night before bed.We’re so grateful to have Coach Rae-Dar creating an accessible, joyful entry point into derby and supporting our Home Team skaters
Shorty
Travel Team Coach
Coach Shorty is returning to Wasatch Junior Rollers for her second season as part of our Travel Team coaching staff! Coach Shorty has been actively involved in roller derby for 15 years, including…
13 years with the Trainwrecks, a top-tier competitive team within Junction City Roller Derby. Throughout her career, she has competed at a high level, earning spots in major tournaments and contributing to strong rankings within the competitive derby scene.
High-Level Skill & Leadership: Her years on the track have built advanced strengths in strategy, teamwork, and leadership, all of which she brings into her coaching. She understands what it takes to compete, prepare, and perform at a high level and how to translate that experience to developing skaters. Why Coaching & Mentorship: One of Shorty’s favorite parts of derby has been mentoring new skaters. From teaching foundational skills to offering tactical guidance and emotional support, she’s watched countless skaters grow into confident, capable athletes. Giving back to the sport through coaching has been one of the most rewarding parts of her journey.
Leadership Off the Track: Beyond skating and coaching, Coach Shorty has held multiple league board positions and currently serves as Human Resource Director, supporting skater and staff wellbeing, fostering an inclusive culture, and helping ensure smooth league operations. Her leadership experience strengthens teams both on and off the track.We’re incredibly grateful to have Coach Shorty’s experience, mentorship, and leadership guiding our Travel Team skaters this season
Skates
Blocker Coach & Minion Coach
Coach Skates is part of our Travel Team coaching staff and a proud WJRD alumni! Coach Skates has been playing roller derby since 2018 (about 8 years), bringing experience, grit, and a deep understanding of the game…
to the track.
Future Superpower: Skates is currently in college working toward becoming a Physical Therapist, adding a strong foundation in body mechanics, movement, and injury awareness to their coaching.
Why They Came Back: As a former WJRD skater, Skates loves being able to give back and watch kids grow not just as skaters, but as confident humans. This season, they’re especially excited to continue developing the Travel Team and hone blocking skills and strategies. Fun Fact: After competing in a roller tournament, Skates was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes the very next day. Just two days after leaving the hospital, they were back on skates at practice a powerful example of resilience, adaptability, and love for the sport.We’re incredibly grateful to have Coach Skates back where they started, helping shape the next generation of WJRD skaters.
Slam I Am
Trainer
Coach Slam has been in roller derby for 9 years is a WJRD Alumni bringing skill, experience, and a deep love of the sport back to the next generation.
💥 Why She Loves Derby: “Roller derby is truly one of a kind.
It requires a unique combination of athleticism, strategy, awareness, and grit a skill set not many people have, and one that makes this sport so special.”
💛 Why Juniors: “Watching juniors grow and succeed in their goals is incredibly rewarding. Being part of that journey helping them build confidence, skill, and resilience is what makes coaching so meaningful.”
🌌 Fun Fact: Outside of derby, Trainer Slam is a planetary science researcher.
We’re so grateful to have her experience, alumni pride, and brilliance supporting our skaters.
Whamdalf
Minion Coach
Coach Whamdalf is returning to Wasatch Junior Rollers for his second year as part of our Minions coaching crew! Coach Whamdalf has been involved in roller derby for 3 years, and loves the sport…
for its energy, creativity, and incredible community.
Why Derby: Derby is a wild sport filled with some of the most impressive athleticism you’ll ever see all on roller skates. Watching skaters pull off amazing feats is one of Whamdalf’s favorite parts of the game.
Why Juniors: Derby is truly a family sport in the Whamdalf household. After their youngest joined Juniors, getting involved just made sense. Volunteering started as a way to stay warm on the bench during winter… and turned into something genuinely amazing.
Fun Fact: Whamdalf loves camping and road trips and is still holding out hope that one day derby will take a weekend off so that can happenWe’re so grateful to have Coach Whamdalf’s energy, humor, and heart supporting our Juniors
Who?
Lead Minion Coach
Coach Who is returning to Wasatch Junior Rollers for her 6th season as part of our Minions coaching team! Coach Who has been playing roller derby for an incredible 17 years, bringing a deep love for the sport…
and a wealth of experience to the track as a WJRD Alumni!
Why They Love Derby (and Came Back): Derby is all about community and a sport where everyone starts on equal ground and builds each other up. That sense of belonging is what keeps Coach Who coming back.
Favorite Part: Jamming. Going fast, moving through the pack, and finding creative ways around other skaters speed and movement are where Coach Who shines. Why Juniors: Growing up in many sports and activities, Coach Who didn’t always find joy in them the way they did in roller derby. Juniors derby offers that same sense of fun, connection, and belonging — and that’s something they’re proud to help foster. Fun Fact: Outside of derby, Coach Who enjoys some seriously cool hobbies throwing weapons and making cosplay 
We’re so happy to have Coach Who back supporting our Minions and helping keep derby fun, inclusive, and exciting.