Not sure if he is part owner of CSOI - I always thought it was an IMG production, and given that he is a long term client and has a decades-long association with the tour, I’m not surprised they make him the headliner. (My IMG info may be outdated.) He is still a draw - I went with a non skating fan friend to Canadian championships and her eyes opened wide when she saw him - she didn’t care about the Olympians!
He is extremely supportive of younger skaters and many of his peers (Kristi Yamaguchi, Josee Chouinard) credit him with boosting their confidence while training with him. I’ve never met the guy, but to me that speaks to a generous spirit and low ego. It may not come off that way due to his joking personality, which seems unchanged since his early twenties.
The only drawback to his commentary is him being paired with Carol Lane. Otherwise I find his commentary fine. Pretty much no one can be Tracy Wilson.
He is extremely supportive of younger skaters and many of his peers (Kristi Yamaguchi, Josee Chouinard) credit him with boosting their confidence while training with him. I’ve never met the guy, but to me that speaks to a generous spirit and low ego. It may not come off that way due to his joking personality, which seems unchanged since his early twenties.
The only drawback to his commentary is him being paired with Carol Lane. Otherwise I find his commentary fine. Pretty much no one can be Tracy Wilson.