Skater Profile: Strawberry Knockout

Real name/hometown/occupation

Elizabeth Unger/Winchester/preschool teacher

What is your derby name and number? Care to share how you came up with them?

Strawberry Knockout 540 Its a high school nickname from running around with musicians and bands in the hardcore music scene and 540 is my area code from home.

Skating Experience

I joined in August of 2014 after watching multiple practices; everyone was so welcoming and awesome! I hadn’t skated in years but I grew up skating on quads with my dad.

Position

Blocker but quickly learning and getting put into a jammer role.

Favorite Skater

All of them!

Gear Check – What are you using? What are your favorites?

Using Ridell R3s on poison or radar wheels Triple 8 everything else

How did you get involved with roller derby?

I had always been interested and found a team in college but didn’t have the courage to join. I saw the team at a festival in Waynesville where Nissa (Screaming Evil) skated up to me and said I Iooked like a derby girl. I replied with "yes I am."

What is your favorite part, or memory, of being a Wild Wood Roller?

My first practice I got geared up, stood up, and a coach came up to me and high fived me saying, "Whew derby!" and it knocked me down.

How has derby challenged and/or changed you?

It’s challenged me to meet people, make connections, and get up and do something for me! I love these women! I’ve also lost almost 20 pounds and can’t wait to improve myself even more!

What are your derby likes and dislikes?

I love the hard work and sweat, not to mention teamwork, but I dislike the constant pushing of myself while I’m doing it yet love the feeling after!

Do you have any pre-bout rituals?

Lil coffee, lil monster, and maybe some cigarettes (terrible habit).

Do you have any advice for incoming skaters?

Work hard, make friends, and enjoy yourself!!

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