Coaching Change Thread

[Evgeniafan]

Urmanov ain't happening. And besides, keep that George Michael cosplaying choreographer as far away from Deniss as possible.

I think Huth would be a nice option. Regardless of whatever happened with Lambiel -- maybe things just ran their course -- change could be a good thing.

Huth is the best option.

 

[MacMadame]

Meh. There were candid shots years ago that were inappropriate at best.

Then post a link to one of those.

And rumors of more than a professional relationship for years. But whatever, everyone loves Lambiel here, so any suggestion is incredulously ridiculed.

I don't love Lambiel. I don't think he's the best coach either. But people in a better position than me say it didn't happen and I trust their judgement and their knowledge more than vibes.

 

[Belsornia]

Looks like Lara Luft / Ilias Fourati have left Haus of Diamonds and moved to Kristen Fraser and Igor Lukanin. (Source: ISU bio, Krigor Studio insta)

A bit of a surprise to me as Fourati has been with Gregory and Petukhov for years with various different partners but now that they seem to be breaking through as coaches is moving on.

 

[Wyliefan]

That does seem odd.

 

[Aceon6]

That does seem odd.

Maybe it’s a matter of not keeping up. They’d probably be #3 priority now that the juniors are showing good results.

 

[my little pony]

it's not as odd as calling yourself Haus of Diamonds

 

[anova914]

Who will be coaching Green/Parsons now?

 

[Sylvia]

Who will be coaching Green/Parsons now?

Greg Zuerlein and Tanith Belbin (eta) White as listed in the 2026 U.S. Nationals program book and their updated National Team profile: https://usfigureskating.org/sports/...-nbsp-caroline-green-and-michael-parsons/1113

This is being discussed in the U.S. Ice Dance news thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...-boys-spice-girls.112920/page-27#post-6856936

 

[skatingguy]

Greg Zuerlein and Tanith Belbin as listed in the 2026 U.S. Nationals program book and their updated National Team profile: https://usfigureskating.org/sports/...-nbsp-caroline-green-and-michael-parsons/1113

This is being discussed in the U.S. Ice Dance news thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...-boys-spice-girls.112920/page-27#post-6856936

Tanith *White

 

[MacMadame]

Tanith *White

Not for long... (assuming she goes back to her maiden name after the divorce)

 

[Karen-W]

Not for long... (assuming she goes back to her maiden name after the divorce)

I wouldn't make that assumption. Plenty of women in this day and age choose to keep their married name post-divorce. She's been known by both professionally.

 

[MacMadame]

I wouldn't make that assumption. Plenty of women in this day and age choose to keep their married name post-divorce. She's been known by both professionally.

I think most people know her as Tanith Belbin and have to remind themselves that it's White. If she's smart, she'll go back to it. IMO, ofc.

 

[skatingguy]

I think most people know her as Tanith Belbin and have to remind themselves that it's White. If she's smart, she'll go back to it. IMO, ofc.

Will she want to have a different last name than her child?

 

[Sylvia]

Will she want to have a different last name than her child?

We'll just have to wait and see, I guess. BTW, Belbin was on my mind yesterday because I had referenced Tanith's maiden name in this Trash Can thread several hours beforehand : https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ating-before-during-the-2026-olympics.113467/

Back on topic...

Per instagram it appears Martynov is heading to Orser & Wilson.

Link to Daniel Martynov's Nov. 2nd post:

Daniel Martynov on Instagram: "I’m excited to see what this new chapter brings! Thank you to @brianorser ,@tracywilsonk ,and @teamcricketofficial for the warm welcome! #figureskating #фигурноекатание #フィギュアスケート"

426 likes, 8 comments - danielymartynov on November 2, 2025: "I’m excited to see what this new chapter brings! Thank you to @brianorser ,@tracywilsonk ,and @teamcricketofficial for the warm welcome! #figureskating #фигурноекатание #フィギュアスケート".

www.instagram.com

Logan Higase-Chen lists Toronto, Canada as her current training town and "Tracy Wilson, Brian Orser, Tammy Gambill" as her coaches in the 2026 U.S. Nationals program book - I've posted 2 Cricket Club links here: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/u-s-women-8-meet-me-in-st-louis.112905/page-20#post-6856764

 

[Karen-W]

Will she want to have a different last name than her child?

That's a big part of why my ex-SIL kept her married name when she & my brother divorced - she didn't want to have a different last name than her kids.

I can see it going either way with Tanith, but I certainly won't judge her if she does continue to use White.

 

[clairecloutier]

Will she want to have a different last name than her child?

A lot of us do.