Max Aaron Cheer thread

[bardtoob]

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

Safe travels to Max and the very best of luck at Worlds! I hope he brings it!

 

[misskarne]

I'm so excited. I can hardly wait to see him skate again!

 

[paskatefan]

Max, skate lights out @ Worlds!

 

[Vash01]

Looking forward to Max at worlds. Go Max!

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

Good fight in the SP for Max! Hoping he skates lights out in the FS!

 

[misskarne]

I'm so proud of him. I just want him to be smiling at the end of his free.

 

[bardtoob]

Good job!

 

[paskatefan]

All the best to you, Max, in the free skate!

 

[Sylvia]

I tweeted my thanks to Max after he (with Nathan) helped retain 3 spots for the U.S. men today : https://twitter.com/SylviaUnseen/status/977531417851760643

 

[nguyhm]

Max helped save the 3rd spot for the US. I'm so happy for him. Congrats
He skated 2 beautiful programs and ended the season with pride and joy.

 

[Sylvia]

Posted on USFS' Facebook - "Tune in TOMORROW [Thursday, April 19] for our Facebook Live with Mariah Bell and Max Aaron from Jump On It! Camp at 9:30 p.m. ET." https://www.facebook.com/usfiguresk...09118026341/10155569472396342/?type=3&theater

 

[misskarne]

I hope Max gets lots of love on the livestream. I don't know if I'll see it live, its at an awkward time for me.

 

[livetoskate]

I hope Max gets lots of love on the livestream. I don't know if I'll see it live, its at an awkward time for me.

I'm going to try to watch it if work allows me to. Wonder how long it will last? Will I be the only person watching the livestream from a courthouse? I feel alone in my obsessive skating fandom....

 

[misskarne]

Well, it's official. No more Max.

Lots more interesting stuff, I'll do a proper breakdown when I get home tonight.

 

[livetoskate]

I loved seeing Max so relaxed and satisfied with his skating career. He was a fine skater, but alas, in the US there's not much going on as a career post competitive skating, besides skating on a cruise ship or at an amusement park. He's going to be great in the world of finance! If I were in Arizona, I'd want to schedule a consultation with him.

 

[Sylvia]

Lots more interesting stuff, I'll do a proper breakdown when I get home tonight.

Thanks again for transcribing the entire FB Live chat and posting it in the GSD thread here (click on the Spoiler tag): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...irement-from-competition.103865/#post-5352620

It was good to see that my tweet about Max last night got so many retweets (a good portion of whom seem to be Japanese fans): https://twitter.com/SylviaUnseen/status/987152764064227329

He's scheduled to perform in 4 "Showtime on Ice" shows near Denver next weekend: http://www.showtimeonice.com

 

[misskarne]

Probably, apart from the obvious, the two below bits were previously unknown to me:

- He got stress fractures trying to get his 3F onto the correct edge. Which is why he stopped doing it.

- He was training for a triathlon before Worlds. No word on if he had to withdraw from the triathlon, if he still did it, or if it's still in the future.

 

[Sylvia]

USFS has excerpted one minute from Max's retirement announcement last night in this tweet (ends with his eloquent "...Having the ability to say that I have no regrets in my entire career of figure skating, for me that is is my gold medal"): https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/987339281684348929

 

[misskarne]

Oh, the first reply has made me smile.

 

[Sylvia]

LOVE for Max Aaron - a sampling of tweets today:

Tweeted during tonight's SOI Hershey show: https://twitter.com/Adaripp/status/987487659856683008

Max Aaron fan off and on the ice for life here!!

Canadian sports journalist Beverley Smith: https://twitter.com/BevSmithWrites/status/987450461702709248

Thanks Max for your fighting spirit.

Photo of him standing under his 2013 national champion banner at the World Arena Ice Hall: https://twitter.com/WAIHSkating/status/987428393816752128

We wish @MaxTAaron nothing but the best in his post-skating career. For 9 years, he has represented his rink, his club & his country with the utmost of class & sportsmanship. Thank you, we will miss you.
#Champion
#RoleModel
#Friend

https://twitter.com/AlexeGilles/status/987422520969134080

Congrats @MaxTAaron on a fantastic career!!! So happy to have trained with you, gone to school, created lifelong memories and a forever friendship! Always cheering for you in your future endeavors and welcome to the other side !!!

@kwanette (cross-posted in his GSD thread): https://twitter.com/kwanette/status/987284003832123393

Nothing but admiration and respect for @MaxTAaron as he embarks on the next phase of his life. A true sportsman and a gentleman, he embodies everything that is good about competition.

Me: https://twitter.com/SylviaUnseen/status/987495563011780608

Max: I told your lovely parents in Salt Lake City last September that I was certain you would become successful in finance ("making millions" might have passed my lips & they seemed enthusiastic, haha). I'm SO glad I got to say hi & shake your hand there. Thank You & Best Wishes!

 

[Sylvia]

Here's Max's message (with smiling photo) that he just tweeted out: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh0JjIuHRnm/?taken-by=maxtaaron

It feels like yesterday I was just lacing up my first pair of figure skates, dreaming to be one of the best. I have certainly experienced so many amazing moments throughout my career that will last a lifetime. To end a career saying that I have lived it with no regrets is truly fulfilling. Thank you all for coming along for the ride. Couldn’t have done it without the support of my family, coaches, friends, and fans. You all made it that much more special!

to Max!

 

[Sylvia]

Bumping Max's cheer thread back up after 3.5 years - thanks @clairecloutier!:

I wanted to share an interview I did recently with Max Aaron. Max is skating on Saturday at A Night of Stars, a fundraising event at the new Skating Club of Boston. (Tickets: https://scboston.org/grandopening/)

Max Aaron: ‘Always give 100 percent, every single day.’ – Figure Skaters Online

Max talks about what he's been doing lately, his favorite moments from his career, and his participation in skating seminars and shows.

Great to hear he'll be working in NYC!

Aaron is starting a new job with ProShares, an institutional investment firm with offices in New York City, NY, and Bethesda, MD.
“I love numbers. I love working with numbers, and I love the stock market,” Aaron said of his work. “The numbers don’t lie, when it comes down to it. I love looking at charts and coming up with plans to help make the best decisions for portfolios, and help other people maybe achieve retirement at a younger age. It’s great to learn different avenues of finance, honing it into a craft. Hopefully, I’ll take it to the very top. Who knows? Maybe I’ll be a CEO one day.”
Aaron is currently transitioning from Arizona to New York City, where he will be based at ProShares’ Manhattan office. He is staying with friends and family in the New York area while searching for an apartment. He looks forward to fully experiencing life in the Big Apple.
“I like the fast-paced lifestyle,” Aaron said of New York City. “Everyone’s on the move, and everyone has a mission. That was my mindset in sport, so I love that. And there’s all walks of life in New York. You see it all, and it’s a great opportunity to learn from others.”

 

[DreamSkates]

Best wishes to Max and whatever his future holds.

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

Great, Max has found something he really likes. So often athletes struggle with life after. All the best.

 

[bardtoob]

I'm impressed that Max trained and executed a great transition from sport to a highly skilled career.

 

[Coco]

I'm sure it was all the years working with IJS that inspired this love of numbers Hope it goes well for him! Glad he's chosen a highly adrenalized field and location, as that should help the transition.

 

[Sylvia]

Link to watch Max's "Cry Me A River" program at the Tree Lighting show outdoors in Providence, Rhode Island on Dec. 3, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDgo64Apnqg&t=2260s

 

[ice coverage]

So nice to see a photo of Max on the ISU home page today.

It accompanies the listing for the "latest news" article titled, "Figure Skating Season Preparation: Let's Eat Healthy!"
I hope that Max's photo will be used also for ISU social media promoting the article.

(Max is not seen in the article itself, which understandably features skaters who are current competitors.)

ETA:​

ISU has changed the photo on the home page. ​