Recent content by layman

Sophie is turning 16 next week. Will she be old enough to skate Senior next season?

I am sure they meant well. Neither is a psychologist. They were talking from the perspective of what worked for them (as competitive athletes).

Not to spoil it, but both Nicole and Polina praised Amber profusely. Nicole said that Amber was in the shape of her life and physically had everything that she needed to win. Both pointed out that Amber was still working on the mental. Both noted that Amber is a perfectionist who puts a lot of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLk3DYJPpmg I staid up late last night watching World's Commentary on the Women that was provided by Nicole Bobek and Polina Edmunds. I love Nicole Bobek! I have loved her since she (unexpectedly) won the US National Championships in 1995! She is and always was a...

I agree. With all the twists and turns that we have witnessed this season, I think the only thing that I can reasonably predict is that there will probably be more twists and turns next season. I would not be surprised if someone else (who is not on our radar now) emerges to shake things up...

I think Lindsay has been adjusting to several growth spurts since she won the Junior World Bronze medal in 2022. It seems like she has added a few more inches (in height) each season since then. It takes time to adjust to all that growth. She has to adjust her technique to her new physique (from...

I agree too. Alysa Liu has matured so beautifully both on and off the ice. Her frankness is so refreshing.

Congratulations to Ilia Malinin for his Gold Medal at the 2025 World Championships! He and Jason Brown also earned 3-spots for the US Men at the 2026 Olympic Games!

That was me (that you disagreed with). I accept your apology. I am so happy for the US Women right now!

Congratulations Alysa Liu! 2025 World Champion!

Alysa Liu wins the Short Program at the 2025 World Championships! https://results.isu.org/results/season2425/wc (a2025/FSKWSINGLES-----------QUAL000100--_JudgesDetailsperSkater.pdf Congratulations Alysa! Isabeau was 3rd, Amber was 9th (after falling on her 3-Axel).

I love this quote from the article from Sarah Everhardt: “Before this year, I hadn’t thought much about the longevity in the sport,” said Everhardt. “The focus was all about making it to the senior level and earning opportunities to showcase what I have been doing in training. After this...

It seems like I have seen Ilia Malinin do the 3A-2A-2A combo. Is it allowed for the men but not the women?

Here is Alexa Gasparotto's LP from the Maria Olszewska Memorial Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7_HI3nlc4U I like what I see (which is a great deal of potential)! I love the spring that Alexa get's in her jumps (that 1st 3-lutz looked like it went into orbit)! I love the...

Here's a better look at her 3-axel in the context of her full SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=214EJAfb7HE I was just as impressed with Alexa Gasparotto's foot work in her SP, as I was with her 3-axel! It's historic any way you look at it. Alexa is the 1st black woman to land a 3-axel in...