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One has to realize that there are Teaching Coaches, and Master Coaches. I do not know who taught YuNa the various elements when she first started training as a competitive figure skating.
It was Priscilla Hill who taught Johnny Weir the elements of competitive figure skating including his fabulous edging and flow over the ice, up to his remarkable 3A. She then brought him to TT to polish it all up.)
Why YuNa chose Orser, I do not know, but he has given her a sense of musicality and showmanship as well as a most promising Oly champ.
Is he yet a Master Coach? We'll see with Adam Rippon.
Some good points. Orser - besides being known as "Yuna's coach" is supposed to be known for being good at teaching/correcting axle problems.
I am impressed by how he has handled Yuna. She has made improvements each season with him and her skating at WC this season did receive high praise from many of the most influential and respected voices in skating. A few dissenting voices at GS does not carry the same weight as remarks form Brian B., Michelle, Kristi, Button, Hamilton, ect.
I agree that Rippon's progress will give us a better insight into Orser's validity as a top coach. If Rippon shows real progress - and lays down two 3A's at Natls next season he will be in the mix for a podium spot.
As to Caroline - hope it works out well. I think she should have done this last season - maybe sacrificed the season by working on the aspects of her skating that need improvement. She can still do that and begin to focus her goal on 2014.
As to coaches - it is interesting to think she needs a Russian coach. Exactly how many OGM's and WC's have Russian Ladies won in the long history of figure skating? Can we count them all on one hand ? If we give them credit for success with the Japanese skaters then it is obviously fair to give Orser the same credit for his work with Yuna.
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