Effective Speed Skating Drills for Roller Derby Teams

Question
Ok here we go...I am coach for a womens flat track roller derby league that has been together for about 3 years now. I coach our Travel Team (which is the all-stars pulled from our 5 home teams). I just recently took over coaching due to my own injury while playing.I want to do some speed training for the girls. I know some basic speed skating drills but I was wondering if you had any drills you could recomend ??? Any help would be great!!!!

Answer
Sarah,
Sorry to say this is not my area of expertise, however, I would suggest you contact Marcia Woodfield, a highly recommended speed coach, at biosk8er@yahoo.com. Additionally, I have been told that there are online and book resources for speed skating drills. I would suggest you Google speed skating drills & related topics. You can tell Marcia Woodfield you were recommended by Leo Lazada who is my contact to speed skating - I believe he spoke to her about you & she will be glad to assist you in your quest.
Roll on!!!................Lezly (Lezly Skate School - NYC - estab. 1979)