Spinal Snap #11 - What inspired you to start skating? I've never been the type of person to play any kind of sport. At school, being the smallest in my PE class meant that I was always picked last for the netball team! But after seeing a "Roller Derby 101" video online, that was that, I was determinded to find a team and give it a go. One session down, and I was hooked. - What do you want to achieve as a skater? I just wanna work hard, continue to get stronger, and be the derby player that my team really deserves. -What are you skating on at the moment? Trusty Riedell R3's with a Heartless pusher set up of 92a's and 88a's. - Describe your roller derby journey. It feels like I've learnt something new after every training session. People always tell me that I "must be mental". Well that might be true, but they don't realise the adrenaline rush that roller derby brings. It's exciting and unpredictable. Sure, I've had a break here and a fracture there, but bones heal - Why NPT? Being part of NPT is amazing. We're one big, crazy derby family. We work hard, but we play hard too. FUN FACT! Sam is the guitarist and singer for an awesome, all female rock band THE KIX!!