#2 KAETLYN OSMOND : CANADA'S SWEETHEART

Dr.Siouxs said:
Do we know if Osmond is continuing in the next quad? Might as well
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I think she is taking it one season at a time. She would be 26 at the next Olympics, so not committing to anything yet, and where she has been to 2 previous OG and has already 3 medals from both, what's left to prove?
 
Osmond4gold said:
I think she is taking it one season at a time. She would be 26 at the next Olympics, so not committing to anything yet, and where she has been to 2 previous OG and has already 3 medals from both, what's left to prove?
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That she can win Olympic gold :P. It doesn't seem like there are too many juniors coming up the ranks anyway. I'm sure Gabby will stay after her dismal Olympic experience
 
Osmond4gold said:
I think she is taking it one season at a time. She would be 26 at the next Olympics, so not committing to anything yet, and where she has been to 2 previous OG and has already 3 medals from both, what's left to prove?
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Depends on who the competition is. If I were her, I'd stick around for the next season at least to see how things go. She's not dominant enough to take time off and try to come back on top. She performed better than the US and Japanese skaters - and the Russian skaters are always in flux.

One calculation is whether she thinks that right now is where she'd be at her height if she wants to make money skating professionally. Those opportunities aren't what they used to be so if it's a motivation for her, now might be the best time.
 
WanderlustTO said:
Depends on who the competition is. If I were her, I'd stick around for the next season at least to see how things go. She's not dominant enough to take time off and try to come back on top. She performed better than the US and Japanese skaters - and the Russian skaters are always in flux.

One calculation is whether she thinks that right now is where she'd be at her height if she wants to make money skating professionally. Those opportunities aren't what they used to be so if it's a motivation for her, now might be the best time.
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I could see Kaetlyn doing some SOI but I don’t think they money is in show skating like it used to be. I could see Kaetlyn going down the coaching path which it feels like she would be awesome at.
 
aml78 said:
I could see Kaetlyn doing some SOI but I don’t think they money is in show skating like it used to be. I could see Kaetlyn going down the coaching path which it feels like she would be awesome at.
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I agree with you. As far as SOI goes the shows all tend to be after the competitive season. So if Kaetlyn wants to retire from competitive skating at this point then the question is "what next".

I'll say that even with her Olympic bronze, I truly believe she hasn't "maxed out" as a skater yet. That's why I think it's worth her while (if she has the motivation/energy) to stick around. I mean, it's not the 90s where she can just skate professionally most of the year and pull in a six figure salary.
 
aml78 said:
I could see Kaetlyn doing some SOI but I don’t think they money is in show skating like it used to be. I could see Kaetlyn going down the coaching path which it feels like she would be awesome at.
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Kaetlyn has been a member of the CSOI cast for years now. The Canadian tour has always been a mix of professional and eligible skaters and always takes place after Worlds, so there is no need for anyone to retire to be in it.
 
WildRose said:
Kaetlyn has been a member of the CSOI cast for years now. The Canadian tour has always been a mix of professional and eligible skaters and always takes place after Worlds, so there is no need for anyone to retire to be in it.
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Yes. I am aware. I’m saying that when she retires there aren’t many opportunities to earn money beyond SOI.
 
Does anyone have NBC's broadcast of Kaetlyn's FP from Pyeongchang?? I'd love to hear their commentary.
 
Re what Kaetlyn would do post competitive skating, she's said in the past that she's interested in TV and broadcasting.
 
Kaetlyn is a very personable young woman so Television and broadcasting would be a great career. Besides, Athletes get free university education so she may well want to study towards this or another field.
 
Emdee said:
Besides, Athletes get free university education so she may well want to study towards this or another field.
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:confused: No they don't, unless they are competing for the university in that sport and have a scholarship. But there is no intercollegiate figure skating so I don't see how Kaetlyn would get free tuition.
 
I remember reading somewhere that Canadian athletes get free university for the number of years they devote to their sport. I know that specifically the Canadian Olympic Committee in conjunction with the Smith’s school of business at Queens University funds Olympic athletes education. This was in MacLeans in December.

AtletesCan also provides deferred tuition support for athletes who postpone their education because of their sport.
 
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Erin said:
:confused: No they don't, unless they are competing for the university in that sport and have a scholarship. But there is no intercollegiate figure skating so I don't see how Kaetlyn would get free tuition.
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I am sure Kaetlyn will qualify for any the Ivy League schools in the US. Promising Canadian athletes go to the US all the time. Of course her marks and SATs would have to be up there.
 
Emdee said:
I remember reading somewhere that Canadian athletes get free university for the number of years they devote to their sport. I know that specifically the Canadian Olympic Committee in conjunction with the Smith’s school of business at Queens University funds Olympic athletes education. This was in MacLeans in December.

AtletesCan also provides deferred tuition support for athletes who postpone their education because of their sport.
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This Maclean’s article? ...

http://www.macleans.ca/education/olympian-program-queens-university

Emdee said:
I am sure Kaetlyn will qualify for any the Ivy League schools in the US. Promising Canadian athletes go to the US all the time. Of course her marks and SATs would have to be up there.
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That would assume she doesn’t fully retire. Why would a US school provide Kaetlyn with scholarships if she does not compete for them? I think that was Erin’s point. The COC/Smith’s article you mention, refers to post Olympic career funding.


Some additional older articles regarding athlete funding...

http://www.macleans.ca/general/an-expensive-fix-to-a-non-existent-problem/

https://thevarsity.ca/2016/10/31/athletic-scholarships-are-limited-in-canada/

https://thevarsity.ca/2014/01/27/the-price-of-being-a-varsity-athlete-in-canada-and-the-usa/
 
We were discussing post competition life.
Olympic winners have a lot more scholarship and career options.
 
Yes, I know. My point is, if she chooses to attend university in the US, it will likely be on her own dime. “Promising Canadian athletes” often go to the US because they are still competing, and are lured by sport scholarships or better coach selection (depending on the sport). Canadian gymnast Ellie Black has received plenty of US scholarship offers, but she chose to stay with her coach and attend Dalhousie university in Nova Scotia. Marie Phillip Poulin attends Boston university, but plays on the school NCAA hockey team. A US university has little reason to offer scholarships to a retired Canadian athlete, unless they can be used for publicity, or may stay on in a coaching capacity. The COC/Smith arrangement applies only to the business school at one university in Canada. I suspect these post career financial support programs are unlikely to extend to US schools, or would provide limited support considering the higher foreign student tuition fees.
 
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Agree that post career financial arrangements wouldnt apply to US schools.

But, I had a client who funded Univ education for former Olympic athletes on condition they did some motivational speeches etc and as you probably know the lecture circuit pays very well. They were hired as Associates but it was understood that 4 days a week they went to school.
KO is a study in motivation and overcoming adversity.
 
quartz said:
Can't wait for worlds to start....if Kaetlyn can make top 8, that will be a huge boost and set her up nicely for next season. Hopefully, an injury free season.
There is just something special about this skater; even with all the amazing Russian and American girls, I still find Kaetlyn by far the most interesting and engaging.
Not sure if she will ever make the world podium, as she's up against so many strong skaters, but I am sure going to enjoy watching her try!
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Kaetlyn really is special. I love her style. To me, she has some of the same quality of skating that Joannie and Michelle had. She's a mixture of both ladies and that's what makes Kaetlyn unique and interesting to me. It's something that comes natural, and you either have it or you don't. Wishing Kaetlyn the best at Worlds.
 
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