Street: How did you get your start? Euro Trash: I went to the first Philly Roller Girl bout ever and fell in love.
Street: What’s your day job? ET: Currently, I am a bartender for Cantina-Los Caballitos in South Philly. I recently lost my job as Director of Marketing for the Battleship New Jersey. Now, I like to say that my career is my hobby.
Street: Have you ever been seriously hurt in a bout? ET: Mostly large bruises, black eyes and bloody noses. Other girls have broken ankles and hands, sprained knees and ankles and other various injuries. My worst injuries have actually been in scrimmages — a torn meniscus, a concussion and a hematoma the size of a softball.
Street: What’s a week like on the team? ET: We practice three times a week: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday nights. In addition we have various committee meetings before and after Sunday or Wednesday practices and every other Thursday. We bout once to twice a month.
Street: There’s a certain level of kitsch associated with roller derby. Do you have to deal with detractors who deny that this is a real sport? ET: All the time. It’s often tough for women to be respected and viewed on the same level as male athletes. To any disbelievers, I say come check us out and see that derby isn’t just fishnets and skates; it’s rink rash and body checks.
Street: How did you choose your Roller Girl name? Any favorites you’ve heard? ET: My friend came up with it for me. Some of my favorites are: Derby Sanchez, Mira Maheiney, Darth Hater, Robin Drugstores and Felony Griffith.
Street: Is there a bout soundtrack that really gets you going? ET: Personally, nothing gets me more fired up than Rick James's “Give it to Me Baby” and the Roots' “Here I Come.”
