I think if someone is banned by ISU, they are not allowed to skate at not only competitions but also at shows where eligible skaters skate. At least when Kostner was banned, it wasn’t only preventing her to compete, but it impacted also on where she was able to train and which shows she was able to do. I can’t see Sotskova being able to coach, because it would be a huge black dot against her students, if they were competing internationally.
Kostner also came back as a medal contender and won the short at 2018 Worlds, so I don't really think Sotskova will have a black dot. This isn't a knee whack.
True. But other countries do not support their skaters financially. That's up to the parents, well- wishers and skaters themselves.
Great. Now even greater balance and common sense.
Very true and your last sentence in your post really hurts. Sad but true.
I was disappointed about this news in only that I was hoping Yulia would go back to TT and reunite with EG Polina and Evgenia. But I hope the best for Yulia she deserves it.
Yes, but the difference is that Kostner came back AFTER she has done her punishment, so the ISU had no reason to hold grudges. As they saw it, she had been naughty and then she paid for it, so when she came back, the slate was clean. Whereas Sotskova would be coaching while she was being punished, which may also include attending international competitions with her students and therefore possibly breaking the rules of her punishment. That would be comparable to sticking her middle finger up to ISU and telling them to go F**K themselves. So I could see why they might want to hold grudges and have a black dot against her students.
That's my feeling. But there was too much bad blood between her and Eteri.
Don't be disappointed. I am quite sure Eteri had no plans to hire Lipnitskaya. Nor this has any major consequences on anything at present. Lipnitskaya has been in Pluschenko's camp for a long time, they have an on going contract, he hires her to skate in his show for the last few years. Since Lipnitskaya/Ilinykh Academy ceased to exist it is natural to see Julia joining her partner Elena in the Angels group.
Interesting points. But I would think these two girls especially yulia would know a lot more than hold up your arm or hold your leg this way.
The way their master class is conducted is shown in few short videos (i'll post below). It's a group of 20-30 youngsters, Julia/Elena/and the guy (forgot his name) demonstrate some basic elements, then have kids do it, and then occasionally correct "legs, arms, back". The class is about 1 hr. 30 min. and that's it for that group. It's fun for the kids, interesting to skate with Stars of figure skating, but it is not "day to day training of an athlete".
Their master classes look quite impressive in comparison to others I've seen. But that's what they are.
My replies were in response to a poster who made an assumption that Tutberidze will be sorry that Lipnitskaya would not be working for her. The point is Lipnitskaya at present does not have the experience to work with junior and senior skaters, and for kids' groups TeamTutberidze already hired a group of 3 coaches, one of them is Tsurskaya (who worked as a coach of single skaters at other rinks ever since she retired).
Doesn't Lipnitskaya have a young child? Certainly a factor to consider in these exceptionally challenging times.
Understandable. They will have to work their way up.
So does Ilynikh. But I am sure Ilynikh and Lipnitskaya are not the only mums that would return to work months after having a baby. Many young mums can’t afford to stay at home longer.
I was not thinking of caring for the baby. I was concerned about bringing the virus home to the baby.
That's nice that you are concerned. But perhaps she needs to work to financially support her family.
Well, are you as much concerned about all women with very young children who have to work? There doesn’t seem to be any solution though.
Yep. Equally concerned. And there is always a solution.
All women around the world have the same challenges and are coping well or are trying to. You just have to follow the protocols. Yulia was interested in coaching before she had the baby so her desires have not waned. She is not as lucky as some to get 1 yr maternity leave she's probably had 5-6. I cannot understand the comments here. Confusing.
What is the solution for millions of women who need to work?
It is not confusing. It is terrifying on so many levels. There are always choices....there are are always solutions.
Those choices and solutions being?
You named Lipnitskaya as a reason for your concern. But you don’t seem to be able to provide any solution. All you keep repeating is that there are always choices and solutions. But you haven’t provided any. All you provided is an example how some other Russian coaches are behaving irresponsibly. So what do you suggest Lipnitskaya and the millions of women with young children all over the world do? Start printing the money? Start stealing? Have just air for their dinner? Go grazing? The winter is coming, so there won’t be much grass around... Be specific, I want to hear your solution for all those women who (despite taking all the precautions) are risking up to certain level.
