Retrospective on Rudy Galindo

[Impromptu]

Hersh wrote a really nice profile on Rudy Galindo, covers his current coaching and a retrospective of his singles and pair skating career.

 

[Lizziebeth]

That was a wonderful article on Rudy. Glad he is so happy with coaching.

 

[Eeyora1]

Rudy is also an awesome person as well. He’s one of few who thanks fans personally on Instagram.

 

[Jessica]

Thanks for posting this article. I'm so glad Rudy is doing so well.

 

[bardtoob]

Very nice article, Phil.

I like that Rudy's Jr. World Championship in Singles was mentioned. That's a hard title to win without a crazy skating parent.

 

[Icandance]

Happy to hear Rudy is happy working s a coach. Like Hersh I also followed his career with all the ups and downs. He was always a great entertainer.

 

[Artistic Skaters]

It was the most electric moment in the 35 U.S. Championships I have covered.

Yes indeed Phil Hersh!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about RG's coaching life, because it tells a great story about a coach who is focused on quality teaching experiences with his students.

 

[MacMadame]

When I was skating in the Bay Area, I sometimes got to see Rudy coach. He's a very good one from what I can tell.

 

[Sally1214]

Loved this article on Rudy. I will never forget his epic win in men's singles at the US Nats. It stands out as one of the highlights in thousands of great performances I've seen over so many years of watching skating. It was quite simply "a special moment in time." Rudy has successfully fought through so many personal obstacles; and, by being so caring and kind, has helped so many others along the way. Simply put: He's a good man. ❤

 

[VGThuy]

What a beautiful article.

 

[Yazmeen]

If I'm really down, I watch Rudy's 1996 Nationals free skate. It always picks me back up.

 

[Artistic Skaters]

For all the complaints at FSU about Phil Hersh, he can still identify what puts the heart and soul in figure skating just like Rudy (No longer Rudi? My age is showing ) His article covers so many things that make a great skating story, from the tenacity to overcome dire circumstances and disappointments to regrets and redemption. A great read about purity and excellence in coaching compared to the stories we often face about manipulative coaches gaming the system and taking advantage of their young charges.

 

[Aussie Willy]

That was a very nice article. Glad Rudy is enjoying his coaching. Love how he is teaching Kristi's daughter.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

For all the complaints at FSU about Phil Hersh, he can still identify what puts the heart and soul in figure skating just like Rudy (No longer Rudi? My age is showing ) His article covers so many things that make a great skating story, from the tenacity to overcome dire circumstances and disappointments to regrets and redemption. A great read about purity and excellence in coaching compared to the stories we often face about manipulative coaches gaming the system and taking advantage of their young charges.

Therein lies my frustration with Hersh. he's clearly capable of writing with reasoned sensitivity and consideration.

At other times, his inflated ego gets the better of him.

Good article, though.

 

[bardtoob]

Very cute! ... And the skating skills are there!

Rudy Galindo 1982 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Exhibition

Rudy Galindo 1982 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Exhibition

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R. GALINDO - 1996 US NATIONALS - FS

RUDY GALINDO - 1996 US NATIONALS - FSNOTE: Easiest one of the greatest skating moments ever!

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Rudy Galindo 2002 Champions on Ice

Rudy Galindo 2002 Champions on Ice

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Rudy Galindo Village People 2010 Caesars Tribute

Rudy Galindo Village People 2010 Caesars Tribute

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[Bellanca]

ITA, Rudy is a great person. Many a shiny attribute. Disciplined, kind, caring, a great sense of humor... just the tip of the iceberg. Rudy is deserving of being placed in the category of what defines quality coaching material and mentoring that a skater desires to have throughout their competitive career. He’s found his niche in life, post-skating. A blessing to his skaters and quite nice for the rest of us.

 

[Garden Kitty]

Wonderful article and it's nice to see Rudy's accomplishments celebrated. He's added a lot to skating history and that moment at the 96 championships is one of the things that keeps skating fans devoted to the sport. I'm always happy when I see an athlete I've admired transition to a happy post-competition career. It's often not an easy transition and may take some time, but I'm glad to see Rudy in a good place.