- Joined
- Aug 27, 2003
I don't see Agnes breaking through next season. IMO, she has too much to work on. First is her consistency. As a senior, she's shown no ability to do a clean (or even relatively clean) long program. Second, her packaging needs a LOT of improvement--better programs, costumes, musicality, attention to detail. And yes, softening her hair/makeup.
Agnes has a ton of talent, but I think her development may be a multi-year process, sort of like Carolina Kostner's. Some skaters, like Michelle, Yu-Na, and Mao, somehow burst onto the senior scene with all the pieces in place. But for most skaters, it's a longer process to find out what works for them as competitors. Carolina is really the perfect example. It took her years to figure out how to harness her natural speed and jumping ability to best effect. And like Agnes, Carolina is tall and womanly; the traditional "ice princess" look didn't really suit her, and she had to develop her own style. In the last 2 years, she has finally found the right packaging and training approach, and it's all come together.
I think the same thing could happen for Agnes, but it will take time.
Agnes has a ton of talent, but I think her development may be a multi-year process, sort of like Carolina Kostner's. Some skaters, like Michelle, Yu-Na, and Mao, somehow burst onto the senior scene with all the pieces in place. But for most skaters, it's a longer process to find out what works for them as competitors. Carolina is really the perfect example. It took her years to figure out how to harness her natural speed and jumping ability to best effect. And like Agnes, Carolina is tall and womanly; the traditional "ice princess" look didn't really suit her, and she had to develop her own style. In the last 2 years, she has finally found the right packaging and training approach, and it's all come together.
I think the same thing could happen for Agnes, but it will take time.