To be fair, unlike Mr. Lease, I don't remember how long ago IIt's watched his video. I stopped watching TSL years ago, right after Jenny left. So maybe he has improved? I started skating as an adult older than he is, and maybe I was super exceptional, but I never looked that bad. I certainly did not have my own snarky skating channel criticizing others. I think adult skating is great and I commend any adult whether good or bad who embarks on that endeavor. I was just shocked that with all his criticisms about not just skating but gymnastics that he looked totally devoid of any coordination. When he showed himself skating, and I believe it was before a test skate, I could not believe how embarassingly bad he was. Again, I cut others some slack when they are just beginning, but not someone who constantly criticizes others. So yay for adult skating. I'm not putting down anyone else but Mr. Lease.
Again his skating ability does not correlate to his technical knowledge. I never did a 3a or a quad and I can tell you most of the time what went wrong when a skater doesn't land it. I never was a pair skater, but I can tell you a lot about lifts, throws, death spirals, etc because I knew very high level pair skaters and coaches. I learned about it. Dave did too. Being a great skater does not equal great technical knowledge. There are a lot of people on this board that never skated that have amazing insight on technique, choreography, results, etc. It's more about the passion for the sport than any else. Dave has that.