You can read article on teleconference at http://www.iceskatingintnl.com/archive/features/Nagasu%2011Jun2012.htm
Mirai Nagasu picked as one of the funnest sports figures..
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You can read article on teleconference at http://www.iceskatingintnl.com/archive/features/Nagasu%2011Jun2012.htm
For some unknown reason the above URL, which is correct, won't connect,
so I tried http://www.iceskatingintnl.com/ and got it.
Lynn's version of this teleconference (you know where it is) focuses more on the hilarious moments of Mirai's LOL quotes which I loved and got me into a laughing fit.
so I tried http://www.iceskatingintnl.com/ and got it.
Lynn's version of this teleconference (you know where it is) focuses more on the hilarious moments of Mirai's LOL quotes which I loved and got me into a laughing fit.
Mirai is a delightful personality, however, bouncing around from rink to rink with no one coach in control of her training, is IMO no way to win a championship title. She is easily distracted by whatever catches her interest at the time. She is very talented but desperately needs direction and discipline. Under her current training conditions, I doubt she can make the World Team, but I wish her well in San Jose.
While I agree that her training circumstances are far from optimal, I wouldn't underestimate her or count her out. She has skated brilliantly after looking scared before.
I used to be pumped for Nationals- I dunno, this year I'm not feeling the anticipation quite as much as perhaps I should. Maybe the state of our ladies is finally beginning to take its toll on me...
I used to be pumped for Nationals- I dunno, this year I'm not feeling the anticipation quite as much as perhaps I should. Maybe the state of our ladies is finally beginning to take its toll on me...
My concern is not that she is "scared" or "nervous", but rather that she is undertrained. She only sees Frank 2 times a week. And I'm sorry but Raphael A. may be fun to work with but is no disciplinarian.
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I know what you mean. I find myself hoping that Alissa...doesn't fall too many times. I hope that Mirai...holds herself together through two programs. I hope that Ashley skates better than she has in the past, that Rachael isn't quite as awful as i think she might be, that Caroline Zhang can find a way to have one decent skate before she's through, that Vanessa Lam or Yasmin Siraj or Gracie Gold or Agnez Zawardski, or somebody takes the bit in her mouth and makes a run.
But probably not.
Those of us who know Mirai do not think her current training cirumstance is the best situation for her, but it is what it is and we wish for the best.
It's not a good sign that we are halfway to Sochi now and are still stuck with the same skaters from before the last Olympics. Usually the US has some new young skaters to challenge and take over heading into the next Olympics. Instead we still have Mirai, Rachael, Ashley, Caroline and Alissa who quite frankly haven't gotten it done. It's not good that the favorite heading into Nationals is someone who's competed as a Senior at Nationals since 2002. Let's hope that someone next year makes the leap to Seniors and takes the baton and wants to be the one leading the way.
I know what you mean. I find myself hoping that Alissa...doesn't fall too many times. I hope that Mirai...holds herself together through two programs. I hope that Ashley skates better than she has in the past, that Rachael isn't quite as awful as i think she might be, that Caroline Zhang can find a way to have one decent skate before she's through, that Vanessa Lam or Yasmin Siraj or Gracie Gold or Agnez Zawardski, or somebody takes the bit in her mouth and makes a run.
But probably not.
Alas, I'm in much the same frame of mind, Math. And like you, I love Alissa. But I don't know if she can carry the country on her back, nor can anyone else I can think of at this moment. Michelle and Sasha really spoiled us, didn't they.
That is WAY too much pressure for her...or quite frankly, for any of the others as well at this point.
Among our ladies, no one stands out. And those that are capable of standing out- they don't have the consistency nor the mentality down. It's been this way since 2008 when this generation of ladies took over.
Still, I can't help but wonder if there are any surprises in store. It's nearing time for a new generation of young skaters to emerge and no one has made their mark yet.
Out of all the American Women, my favourite skater is Ashey and I would love it if she won nationals and made the world team.I love Mirai and her spunk, BUT her attitude is starting to annoy me. She's 18 years old. She needs to act like it. Her training situation doesn't sound good. Maybe Frank isn't a good coach for her. I know a lot of people want to see Alissa and Mirai make the world team because they are capable of getting good scores internationally, but do you guys really expect them or one of them to make the worlds podium ? I'm sorry but I don't see it. Even with Miki and Yu Na out, I would be shocked if Mao, Carolina, and Akikko weren't on the worlds podium in some order. If both were to get sent to worlds can see them placing in the top 10. This year Mirai doesn't have the programs or it seems like the moviation and attitude. Alissa was injured at the Grand Prix Final ( which I hope she's recovering from) BUT her jumps are still suspect. I still get nervous watching her jump. I'm sorry, the 2007/2008 generation or in Alissa case (2002) their not getting it done.
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I don't know what to think this year..It seems like a strange training situation but again, it might work for her?
I read on another board that someone had been at the same rink as her and was impressed with her speed and the height of her jumps,
she was even doing a nice 3Z/3L so I guess she cannot be that "out of shape"..
I have accepted the fact that she might always be a "late season skater" and trying to keep expectations down to avoid too much pressure.
She might not have the fighting spirit as some other skaters but I think she was "upset" not making the Worlds team last year and is determined to do so this year.
I read on another board that someone had been at the same rink as her and was impressed with her speed and the height of her jumps,
she was even doing a nice 3Z/3L so I guess she cannot be that "out of shape"..
I have accepted the fact that she might always be a "late season skater" and trying to keep expectations down to avoid too much pressure.
She might not have the fighting spirit as some other skaters but I think she was "upset" not making the Worlds team last year and is determined to do so this year.
Alissa, Mirai, Ashley, and Rachael have all been to worlds at some point.They've had chances to prove us wrong and prove to us that they can contend for a medal. It hasn't happened yet Alissa 2009 Worlds 11th place 2011 Worlds 5th place , Mirai 2010 Worlds 7th place, Ashley 2008 Worlds 16th place, Rachael 2009 5th place, 2010, 9th place, and 2011 11th place.
Ouch! Not a good sound to it.
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that's why we need new talent, a new generation to make its mark. With all due respect, the current generation just isn't getting it done. Don't see that changing.
And the new talent is where?
Alas (and I keep using that word for women's skating this season), it's not as if a bunch of prodigies is pushing down the door trying to get in. At least, not American prodigies. Our baby ballerinas were Zhang and Nagasu. Then they were Gao and Zawadzki. Not to be dismissive of these ladies, because I always hold out hope, but so far, not so good.
Alas (and I keep using that word for women's skating this season), it's not as if a bunch of prodigies is pushing down the door trying to get in. At least, not American prodigies. Our baby ballerinas were Zhang and Nagasu. Then they were Gao and Zawadzki. Not to be dismissive of these ladies, because I always hold out hope, but so far, not so good.
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