An interview with Brian about his first year of retirement:
http://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/...-suis-demande-ce-que-j-allais-devenir-2308606
Brian was relieved of ending his career with a good performance at the OG. After that, things have been a whirlwind for him: first, DWTS, then galas in Russia and Japan, without a single day off.
He still takes training (for galas) quite seriously, but he feels much more cool and relaxed now, because the life of a competing skater is so demanding. He forces himself to train regularly , but he doesn't care anymore about his weight.
He's not been in Poitiers from September till January. He thought he would enjoy his family, and he couldn't. On the other hand, his new life feels very exciting and interesting, more so because it won't go on like this for long.
He intends to skate in exhibitions for 2-3 years. Life on tour is very tiring, moving from town to town, sleeping on the bus... but he knows he'll miss that when it's over. Furthermore, it pays well.
After that, he wants to become a coach, He's already started the course, it will take three years because of the galas [he's required to teach 1,200 hours before he can obtain his
brevet], he wants to open a school in Poitiers and help people skate there like he was able to do.
He didn't attend any competitions this year, but he rooted for his teammates and he wishes success for all of them.