- Joined
- Jan 9, 2014
Pair skaters Marissa Castelli & Mervin Tran represent the U.S. Castelli was born on August 20, 1990, Providence, Rhode Island, while Tran was born on September 22, 1990, in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Mervin Tran pronounces his name: ( with Purich)
https://youtu.be/wgP-8W8YQxE
And again with Narumi Takahashi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzuk79EAfc
Marissa and Mervin teamed up in summer 2014. They couldn't compete internationally in 2014-2015 because Mervin needed to sit out a year before switching countries, but they delivered an awesome SP at US Nationals in 2015, placing a surprising third after the short. I loved their short this season - which they're keeping for next year - and I can't wait to see what they do with a full year together under their belt!
2015 US Nationals Short Program: http://web.icenetwork.com/video/v37165319/?query=castelli+tran+short+program
(I couldn't find it on YouTube, but I don't think you need an IN account to view it)
They are the 2016 US bronze medalists.
Gofundme Info to raise training expenses for the team:
https://www.gofundme.com/castelli-tran-com
Social media
Marissa's twitter: https://twitter.com/MarissaCastelli
Marissa's instagram: https://instagram.com/marissacastelli/
Mervin's twitter: https://twitter.com/skate_moivo
Biographical Info
Their ISU Bio:
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00034938.htm
Marissa's Wikipedia
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marissa_Castelli
Mervin's Wikipedia
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mervin_Tran
Icenetwork bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/team/castelli_tran
The team's website!
http://figureskatersonline.com/castelli-tran/
Programs
2016-17
SP Fallin' by Alicia Keyes; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Don't Stop Believin'; Open Arms; Any Way You Want It; by Journey; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
2016 Autumn Classic International SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG6dvU-CUOk
2016 Mid Atlantics FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx-HjDolsUA
2016 Souvenier Georges Ethier SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqslF4p2Jjk
2015-16
SP Summertime by George Gershwin; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Don't Stop Believin'; Open Arms; Any Way You Want It; by Journey; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
2016 4CCs SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQS9ySF6nJk
2016 4CCs FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaLnKLjjWew
2016 US Nationals SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoYGyZ4jdNg
Interview after the SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlVdusdBPFQ
2016 US Nationals FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUbBz0nKk0M
2015 Golden Spin of Zagreb SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSO7hPhxjQM
2015 Trophée Bompard SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqCVbgBVHGM
The Free Skate was cancelled
Their SP at Skate Canada 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7dN8jZpe2w
Their FS at Skate Canada 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwHQjCRleXg
2015 Skate Canada Autumn Classic SP
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x39oumf_castelli-tran-usa-short-program_sport
2015 Skate Canada Autumn Classic FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x39ssnk_castelli-tran-usa-free-program_sport
2015 US International Classic SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gYCoJSLeT
2015 US International Classic FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0IzBLYu2FE
Free Skate Reaction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy3FOGn6nAg
Marissa and Mervin's SP from 2015 Skate Detroit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fptvTisLESk
Their FS from 2015 Skate Detroit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyfuHg-VUUQ
2014–15
SP Summertime by George Gershwin; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Adiós Nonino by Astor Piazzolla; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
2014-15 US Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1v3g5bjfl4
2014-15 Easterns SP (requires icenetwork)
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=36980797&query=castelli
2014-15 Easterns FS (requires icenetwork)
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=36983723&query=castelli
2014 Boston Open 2014 FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZz0JO9gN8
Aug 2014,Quebec Summer Championships SP
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/51148410
COMPETITIVE HISTORY
2016 - Four Continents Championships - 6th
2016 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
2015 - Golden Spin of Zagreb - 5th
2015 - Trophée Eric Bompard - 6th
2015 - Skate Canada - 4th
2015 - Autumn Classic International - 2nd
2015 - U.S. International Classic - 2nd
2015 - U.S. Championships - 6th
2015 - Eastern Sectionals - 1st
2016 US Nationals Gala - "Try" by Pink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVAqIyTNpCU
2015 Skate Canada Gala - "Try" by Pink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf49iH09nQA
2015 Show in Bonavista, Newfoundland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGbU2rUU6p0
2014 Evening With Champions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyVtD1JoE3M
Marissa and Simon Shnapir 2014 US Championships SP
They won the event due to this great SP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX-Rk89mddk
Mervin with Natasha Purich. This pairing did not work that well. Here is their fifth place FS at 2014 4 Continents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02bnEnsev9E
Mervin with Narumi Takahashi, winning the bronze medal at Worlds 2012
2012 Worlds SP British Eurosport coverage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5P90eoKGEQ
2012 Worlds FS British Eurosport coverage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXOEpHyzzQk
Mervin & Narumi 2009 McGill EX Shout
http://www.youtube.com/?reload=7&rd...9EF¶ms=OAFIAVgE&v=ruC-iud-5r4&mode=NORMAL
Mervin & Narumi 2008 World Junior Championships SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmEWkycm18
Mervin & Narumi. 2008 JGPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-BEgI1j_2s
Mervin & Narumi 2008 JGPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2LFpHlVp8Y
Marissa & Simon 2008 JGPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O3Logp8834
Marissa & Simon 2008 JGPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OD16dWGuos
Golden Skate Threads and Articles
Threads
April 2015-"Creating the program: series re Castelli/Tran creative process 2015"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...series-re-Castelli-Tran-creative-process-2015
April 2015-"Interview with Castellli & Tran"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?54963-Interview-with-Castelli-and-Tran
June 2014-"Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran Pair Up"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?50954-Marissa-Castelli-and-Mervin-Tran-pair-up
May 2014-"Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir end partnership"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...sa-Castelli-and-Simon-Shnapir-end-partnership
Marissa's Fan Fest with Simon Shnapir
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?47173-Marissa-Castelli-amp-Simon-Shnapir
Mervin's Fan Fest
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?41879-Mervin-Tran
Sept. 2016 - TSL's Interview with Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYgH_H_7dOE
A Divine Sport's interview with Marissa and Mervin:
https://adivinesport.com/2016/06/08/interview-with-castellitran/
USFSA 2015 Season Preview with Marissa and Mervin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU4GqrA2NCY
July 2, 2015 - "Don't Stop Believing: Castelli & Tran's Journey To Success," Figure Skaters On-Line
http://figureskatersonline.com/news...ieving-castelli-and-trans-journey-to-success/
Castelli, Tran teaming up despite logistical hurdles (Ice Network): http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...li-tran-teaming-up-despite-logistical-hurdles
Everything old is new again: Castelli, Tran set off (Ice Network): http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...ything-old-is-new-again-castelli-tran-set-off
With time, Castelli and Tran forging new road (twofortheice.com): http://www.twofortheice.com/with-time-castelli-and-tran-forging-new-road/
Don't stop believing: Castelli and Tran's 'Journey' to success (FSO): http://figureskatersonline.com/news...ieving-castelli-and-trans-journey-to-success/
Ice Network's Creating the Program series is following Marissa and Mervin through the process of creating their long program for the 2015-2016 season.
There is video of Marissa & Mervin working on their program to Queen. You do not need a subscription to see it.
They have some cool moves from Julie Marcotte:
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/v168825383
Three articles about the creation of their new programs:
Part 1: Creating the program: Castelli, Tran choose music
U.S. pair starts process by traveling to Montreal to meet with Marcotte
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/04/21/119574494/creating-the-program-castelli-tran-choose-music
Part 2: Creating the program: Marcotte applies her touch
Castelli, Tran buckle down with choreographer to bring routine to life
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/05/07/122988712/creating-the-program-marcotte-applies-her-touch
Part 3: Creating the program: Putting in the Elements
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/06/16/130954226
Part 4: Creating the program: Skating full run-throughs
Castelli, Tran battle physically demanding free ahead of Skate Detroit
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/07/20/137532910
Some more goodies from Ice Network that should be accessible without membership:
Interview at 2015 US Nationals
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=37163833&query=castelli
2015 Nationals Marissa & Mervin The Social Scene
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=37163427&query=castelli
2015 Senior Pairs SP Press Conference
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=37162261&query=scimeca
July 2015 TSL Interview
https://youtu.be/Gl7mcJhSlys
Mervin Tran pronounces his name: ( with Purich)
https://youtu.be/wgP-8W8YQxE
And again with Narumi Takahashi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzuk79EAfc
Marissa and Mervin teamed up in summer 2014. They couldn't compete internationally in 2014-2015 because Mervin needed to sit out a year before switching countries, but they delivered an awesome SP at US Nationals in 2015, placing a surprising third after the short. I loved their short this season - which they're keeping for next year - and I can't wait to see what they do with a full year together under their belt!
2015 US Nationals Short Program: http://web.icenetwork.com/video/v37165319/?query=castelli+tran+short+program
(I couldn't find it on YouTube, but I don't think you need an IN account to view it)
They are the 2016 US bronze medalists.
Gofundme Info to raise training expenses for the team:
https://www.gofundme.com/castelli-tran-com
Social media
Marissa's twitter: https://twitter.com/MarissaCastelli
Marissa's instagram: https://instagram.com/marissacastelli/
Mervin's twitter: https://twitter.com/skate_moivo
Biographical Info
Their ISU Bio:
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00034938.htm
Marissa's Wikipedia
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marissa_Castelli
Mervin's Wikipedia
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mervin_Tran
Icenetwork bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/team/castelli_tran
The team's website!
http://figureskatersonline.com/castelli-tran/
June 2016 Update
Personal Best Total Score | 175.08 | ISU Four Continents Championships 2016 | |
Personal Best Score Short Program | 62.66 | ISU CS Golden Spin of Zagreb 2015 | |
Personal Best Score Free Skating | 113.74 | ISU Four Continents Championships 2016 |
Programs
2016-17
SP Fallin' by Alicia Keyes; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Don't Stop Believin'; Open Arms; Any Way You Want It; by Journey; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
2016 Autumn Classic International SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG6dvU-CUOk
2016 Mid Atlantics FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx-HjDolsUA
2016 Souvenier Georges Ethier SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqslF4p2Jjk
2015-16
SP Summertime by George Gershwin; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Don't Stop Believin'; Open Arms; Any Way You Want It; by Journey; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
2016 4CCs SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQS9ySF6nJk
2016 4CCs FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaLnKLjjWew
2016 US Nationals SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoYGyZ4jdNg
Interview after the SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlVdusdBPFQ
2016 US Nationals FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUbBz0nKk0M
2015 Golden Spin of Zagreb SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSO7hPhxjQM
2015 Trophée Bompard SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqCVbgBVHGM
The Free Skate was cancelled
Their SP at Skate Canada 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7dN8jZpe2w
Their FS at Skate Canada 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwHQjCRleXg
2015 Skate Canada Autumn Classic SP
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x39oumf_castelli-tran-usa-short-program_sport
2015 Skate Canada Autumn Classic FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x39ssnk_castelli-tran-usa-free-program_sport
2015 US International Classic SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gYCoJSLeT
2015 US International Classic FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0IzBLYu2FE
Free Skate Reaction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy3FOGn6nAg
Marissa and Mervin's SP from 2015 Skate Detroit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fptvTisLESk
Their FS from 2015 Skate Detroit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyfuHg-VUUQ
2014–15
SP Summertime by George Gershwin; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Adiós Nonino by Astor Piazzolla; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
2014-15 US Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1v3g5bjfl4
2014-15 Easterns SP (requires icenetwork)
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=36980797&query=castelli
2014-15 Easterns FS (requires icenetwork)
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=36983723&query=castelli
2014 Boston Open 2014 FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZz0JO9gN8
Aug 2014,Quebec Summer Championships SP
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/51148410
COMPETITIVE HISTORY
Season 2015-16
2016 - Four Continents Championships - 6th
2016 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
2015 - Golden Spin of Zagreb - 5th
2015 - Trophée Eric Bompard - 6th
2015 - Skate Canada - 4th
2015 - Autumn Classic International - 2nd
2015 - U.S. International Classic - 2nd
Season 2014-15
2015 - U.S. Championships - 6th
2015 - Eastern Sectionals - 1st
Exhibitions and Galas
2016 US Nationals Gala - "Try" by Pink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVAqIyTNpCU
2015 Skate Canada Gala - "Try" by Pink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf49iH09nQA
2015 Show in Bonavista, Newfoundland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGbU2rUU6p0
2014 Evening With Champions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyVtD1JoE3M
Former Partners
Marissa and Simon Shnapir 2014 US Championships SP
They won the event due to this great SP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX-Rk89mddk
Mervin with Natasha Purich. This pairing did not work that well. Here is their fifth place FS at 2014 4 Continents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02bnEnsev9E
Mervin with Narumi Takahashi, winning the bronze medal at Worlds 2012
2012 Worlds SP British Eurosport coverage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5P90eoKGEQ
2012 Worlds FS British Eurosport coverage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXOEpHyzzQk
Baby Pictures
Mervin & Narumi 2009 McGill EX Shout
http://www.youtube.com/?reload=7&rd...9EF¶ms=OAFIAVgE&v=ruC-iud-5r4&mode=NORMAL
Mervin & Narumi 2008 World Junior Championships SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmEWkycm18
Mervin & Narumi. 2008 JGPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-BEgI1j_2s
Mervin & Narumi 2008 JGPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2LFpHlVp8Y
Marissa & Simon 2008 JGPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O3Logp8834
Marissa & Simon 2008 JGPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OD16dWGuos
Golden Skate Threads and Articles
Threads
April 2015-"Creating the program: series re Castelli/Tran creative process 2015"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...series-re-Castelli-Tran-creative-process-2015
April 2015-"Interview with Castellli & Tran"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?54963-Interview-with-Castelli-and-Tran
June 2014-"Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran Pair Up"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?50954-Marissa-Castelli-and-Mervin-Tran-pair-up
May 2014-"Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir end partnership"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...sa-Castelli-and-Simon-Shnapir-end-partnership
Marissa's Fan Fest with Simon Shnapir
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?47173-Marissa-Castelli-amp-Simon-Shnapir
Mervin's Fan Fest
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?41879-Mervin-Tran
Articles and other media
Sept. 2016 - TSL's Interview with Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYgH_H_7dOE
A Divine Sport's interview with Marissa and Mervin:
https://adivinesport.com/2016/06/08/interview-with-castellitran/
USFSA 2015 Season Preview with Marissa and Mervin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU4GqrA2NCY
July 2, 2015 - "Don't Stop Believing: Castelli & Tran's Journey To Success," Figure Skaters On-Line
http://figureskatersonline.com/news...ieving-castelli-and-trans-journey-to-success/
Castelli, Tran teaming up despite logistical hurdles (Ice Network): http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...li-tran-teaming-up-despite-logistical-hurdles
Everything old is new again: Castelli, Tran set off (Ice Network): http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...ything-old-is-new-again-castelli-tran-set-off
With time, Castelli and Tran forging new road (twofortheice.com): http://www.twofortheice.com/with-time-castelli-and-tran-forging-new-road/
Don't stop believing: Castelli and Tran's 'Journey' to success (FSO): http://figureskatersonline.com/news...ieving-castelli-and-trans-journey-to-success/
Ice Network's Creating the Program series is following Marissa and Mervin through the process of creating their long program for the 2015-2016 season.
There is video of Marissa & Mervin working on their program to Queen. You do not need a subscription to see it.
They have some cool moves from Julie Marcotte:
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/v168825383
Three articles about the creation of their new programs:
Part 1: Creating the program: Castelli, Tran choose music
U.S. pair starts process by traveling to Montreal to meet with Marcotte
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/04/21/119574494/creating-the-program-castelli-tran-choose-music
Part 2: Creating the program: Marcotte applies her touch
Castelli, Tran buckle down with choreographer to bring routine to life
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/05/07/122988712/creating-the-program-marcotte-applies-her-touch
Part 3: Creating the program: Putting in the Elements
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/06/16/130954226
Part 4: Creating the program: Skating full run-throughs
Castelli, Tran battle physically demanding free ahead of Skate Detroit
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/07/20/137532910
Some more goodies from Ice Network that should be accessible without membership:
Interview at 2015 US Nationals
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=37163833&query=castelli
2015 Nationals Marissa & Mervin The Social Scene
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=37163427&query=castelli
2015 Senior Pairs SP Press Conference
http://web.icenetwork.com/video/?content_id=37162261&query=scimeca
July 2015 TSL Interview
https://youtu.be/Gl7mcJhSlys
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