By MC2 Shawn J. Stewart

NPS Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) Cmdr. Tracy Clark motivates her teammates during a timeout at Marina's Water City Sports Center during a game of roller derby, July 11. Clark's leadership helped lead her team to a blowout win over their opponents, the Unforgiven Roller Girls.

"Being a JAG has really taught me the importance of leadership," said Clark. "There is no one perfect style of leadership, but it's important that the style you practice is genuine. If those that you are leading do not trust you, they will not follow you."

Clark serves as a blocker on The Beast of Eden roller derby team, where she is responsible for protecting the 'jammer' as she works her way through the pack to score. Clark relishes the teamwork that makes a succesful team.

"Although we learn skills individually, we are much stronger on the track when we are with our partners, and even stronger than that when we skate as a team," she said.

Clark's next home bout will take place in Marina's Water City Sports Arena at 7:00 p.m., Sept. 12. The event is open to the public, but Clark says to arrive a bit early to get the 'good seats.'