I saw this video on Youtube, and it sounds like she may continue to skate competitively.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdG8c2jDksw
Thoughts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdG8c2jDksw
Thoughts?
She's past her prime, I don't think it's the best idea. I mean, if she was a guy, why not, they usually peak in their early to mid twenties, but for a woman, to come back at 25 will be hard. We've seen Suguri, Poykio, and Sebestyen struggle recently now that they are in their late twenties, and some female skaters seem to peak as young as 16. If she wants to give it a shot then go ahead, but if her eye is set on Sochi 2014 at age 29...I'd say forget it. Gao and Nagasu will be dominating skating in the US and internationally in a year or two I bet.
I think this is great news.
I agree with Tiny. I think she's rediscovered her love for skating and realized what an important part it plays in her life. As a result, she's not quite ready to give it up competively.
The one thing that could potentially change that (IMHO) would be Rachael or Mirai withdrawing from Worlds, Sasha filling in as an alternate and placing well (top 6 maybe). If that happened, it seems like it would be much more likely that she would stick around for the 2010-2011 season and actually compete in the GP series, etc. The US Ladies (well... girls, really) could definitely benefit from the experience and additional national rivalry Sasha could bring if she returned to competition.
The one thing that could potentially change that (IMHO) would be Rachael or Mirai withdrawing from Worlds, Sasha filling in as an alternate and placing well (top 6 maybe). If that happened, it seems like it would be much more likely that she would stick around for the 2010-2011 season and actually compete in the GP series, etc. The US Ladies (well... girls, really) could definitely benefit from the experience and additional national rivalry Sasha could bring if she returned to competition.
If Nagasu can rotate her jumps and keep up her consistency, she'll be VERY hard to beat on the national level, and I think it will put her among the best in the world internationally..
Don't forget Gao, that girl is skyrocketing! Great 3t-3t and the best 3f I've ever seen, plus Order is her coach. She'll be dominating nationals and international events with Mirai soon. Also Agnes Zawadski is looking pretty good too.
If Sasha stays with competitive skating, I doubt she will get the enormous hype she got during her pre Grand Prix, Nationals days this past season. She'll just be another name on the list of entrants. Will she be skating to renew the hype? That is the question.
Gao looked promising from what I saw at Nationals but IMO she still has aways to go until she can challenge for that top spot. I think it will take her at least two years. No idea who Agnes is. I think you mean Orser though.
Sasha certainly has been quiet lately. Any news on if she is planning a comeback in next season?
I mean, Sasha couldn't even beat Ashley, Mirai, and Rachael at nationals so I don't know why she thinks she'll be able to stand a chance against Yuna.