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USFS Fanzone Article: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/...ting-alysa-liu-announces-coaching-change.aspx
He's in Oakland, CA (believe he moved to the Bay area last year) and started working with Alysa in the weeks before Nationals.Where is Scali located?
Interesting development for Bay Area skating. Wonder what rink he's at?He's in Oakland, CA (believe he moved to the Bay area last year) and started working with Alysa in the weeks before Nationals.
I've started a new GSD thread re. Alysa's coaching change: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...rkell-nichol-massimo-scali-in-oakland.107319/
I feel bad for Lipetsky who accomplished something no North American coach had ever done - turn out a female skater capable of a 3A and quads. But at the same time I admire Alysa's determination to do everything in her power to perfect her skating. That kind of drive is fantastic. I wish them both greatness.
@Vagabond and people reading this... any ideas for a new thread title?
Do people want a new thread now, or should we wait? Our U.S. Ladies have not achieved 2020 vision, at least not yet.@Vagabond and people reading this... any ideas for a new thread title?
“The Angela Nikodinov skate America 2004 champion thread”
... I will be portraying the role of not one, but two independent women superheroes for my short program this year: Black Canary and Harley Quinn. I’m skating to “It’s a Man’s Man’s World” and “Joke’s on You” from the movie, Birds of Prey.
losing to the russian girl for silver at junior worlds who didn't have a quad or a 3axel is a BIG problem. alysa needs a coach who can properly promote and politic for her. she's going against the eteri machine and I don't think lipetsky is up to it. the programs were OK but needed to be better and showcase alysa more.
I feel bad for Lipetsky who accomplished something no North American coach had ever done - turn out a female skater capable of a 3A and quads.
And here's me thinking-- 'Starr is only 19? I could have sworn she was 30.'Starr Andrews is already 19 !!?!? Time flies!!!
Happy BD to this wonderful young lady.![]()
Maybe she's okay with it. Being under the scrutiny of Papa Liu may not have been enjoyable.
I saw Ting land a lovely, flowy triple Salchow in her Instagram story earlier this week.Ting and Hanna are back on the ice and seem VERY excited based on their Instagram posts.
Does anyone know Ting's current coaching situation? There were rumors of a switch from Tom Z around the time of her injury. Does this mean she's back at Iceworks?Natalia Linichuk's Instagram post yesterday ("Continue to prepare for the season with amazingly talented, creative hard worker Ting Cui."): https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3sSoNBAjF/
According to TSL, Alysa Liu has changed coaches and will now be under Massimo Scali. They said that, "signs point to working with Lee Barkell." Fans were speculating after Liu unfollowed Laura on Instagram but hopefully the split was amicable. Wishing Alysa the best of luck with this coaching change.
Liu always said Lipetsky was like a mother to her — and she grew up without a mother. So I’d think this change is very traumatic for her. Maybe she unfollowed Lipetsky because it’s too painful to be separated. Lipetsky’s quote is consistent with this — the adults made the decision and she’s worried about how it’s affecting Alysa.