you can have all the training in the world and still go back on bad technique when you're nervous. Adam reminds me of Johnny Weir when he first hit the big leagues: SCARED TO DEATH.
Interesting. I know a nature of coach-student relationship has a lot to do with how well a skater do. Some student requires a lot of "hand-holding" whereas others are more self-motivated, e.g., Evan L.
I could be wrong but Adam comes across to me as someone who is rather high maintenance (maybe a bit like Jonny ).
In any case, I wish the new Adam-Briand is the successful relationship for Rippon.