Japan Times: JSF chief wants meeting with Mao
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I feel like a big change is on the way...
This article is an abbreviated version of a longer Japanese version that appeared in 10/28/09, I believe. In the original version, the team Mao agreed to meet with the JSF chief. They are negotiating the time/place of the meeting; the official date/time hasn't been announced yet in my knowledge.
My guess of the likely outcome is that Mao will stay with TAT, the same programs, and the same jumping layout with a possible addition of another technical coach, as she sounded determined and confident at the press conference.
I wonder if it is only Ms. Hashimoto who would meet Mao. From Mao's team, what about TAT? After all, Ms. Hashimoto was a speed skater. If they want any substantial changes, they certainly need FS people to talk with her and TAT. An addition of a tech coach would not happen without their help, either. Ms. Hashimoto could have general discussions with Mao about what it means to be an Olympian etc, but she would not be helpful in making any tangible advice. If she is bringing FS people whom Mao trust, however, the meeting may result in some changes.
I wonder if it is only Ms. Hashimoto who would meet Mao. From Mao's team, what about TAT? After all, Ms. Hashimoto was a speed skater. If they want any substantial changes, they certainly need FS people to talk with her and TAT. An addition of a tech coach would not happen without their help, either. Ms. Hashimoto could have general discussions with Mao about what it means to be an Olympian etc, but she would not be helpful in making any tangible advice. If she is bringing FS people whom Mao trust, however, the meeting may result in some changes.
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Sad to say, but I agree with you, Bennett. This is where the lack of a long-term full time coach becomes crucial. I don't sense any coherent strategy of the team Mao since she left Arturian. It may not be possible at this juncture.
I hope the team Mao comes up with a stable, full-time coach once the olys is done.
I hope the team Mao comes up with a stable, full-time coach once the olys is done.
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I just can't imagine U.S. officials calling some 'meeting' with a skater about his or her coach-if they have I never heard tell of it.
All of this just puts more negative pressure on Mao imo. It's all very sad. She showed so much promise 4 years ago (when she SHOULD have gone to the Games no thanks to a stupid age rule).
I hope she can pull it all together before the Olympics.
All of this just puts more negative pressure on Mao imo. It's all very sad. She showed so much promise 4 years ago (when she SHOULD have gone to the Games no thanks to a stupid age rule).
I hope she can pull it all together before the Olympics.
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They are negotiating a time and place to meet? Is this the United Nations Security Council? Is there also a dispute abiut the shape of the table?
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They are negotiating a time and place to meet? Is this the United Nations Security Council? Is there also a dispute abiut the shape of the table?
Well the shape of the table will be very important - a rectangular shaped table may make it feel like Mao is under attack and being told what to do whereas a round one might make it feel more like a collaborative approach to find a solution to the early season problems she's been facing
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Well the shape of the table will be very important - a rectangular shaped table may make it feel like Mao is under attack and being told what to do whereas a round one might make it feel more like a collaborative approach to find a solution to the early season problems she's been facing
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HAHA Good one!!
Well i difinitely see intervention coming up to Mao anyway.
Hope she n the teams can find solutions to handle Mao situations.
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Well the shape of the table will be very important - a rectangular shaped table may make it feel like Mao is under attack and being told what to do whereas a round one might make it feel more like a collaborative approach to find a solution to the early season problems she's been facing
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I feel like a 2-part table will reflect the schism of Mao's soul.
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Maybe a there will be three tables with an additional table smashed in half -
to reprepresent Mao's favorite jump.
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:chorus:all i can say is this--- like she doesn't have enough to worry about or enough pressure now she has the japanese federdation head honcho after her,
keep it up and she will be a total utter mess come the olympics. I feel very sorry for her. if they want her to win that badly--they should help her not hurt her.
keep it up and she will be a total utter mess come the olympics. I feel very sorry for her. if they want her to win that badly--they should help her not hurt her.
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I hope the Federation does not put even more pressure on her than she already has. I agree that at this rate, she might be a mess mentally by the Olympics. I hope not. I hope they'll be gentle with her and not make her feel defensive or dishonored. I know she does need to talk to someone about the direction she's headed but the head of the Japanese Federation may not be the one she needs to have a talk with at this time.
Maybe a there will be three tables with an additional table smashed in half -
to reprepresent Mao's favorite jump.
I propose that the table be covered with a black fur tablecloth.
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Fairly4, for once, and I do mean once, I find myself in perfect agreement with you! :agree:
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