Nathan Chen

[oatmella]

His gray zip up sweatshirt has replaced his old favorite - that white Adidas jacket. They seem to be his version of a security blanket, lol

 

[frida80]

His gray zip up sweatshirt has replaced his old favorite - that white Adidas jacket. They seem to be his version of a security blanket, lol

Nathan showing up to practice at worlds with his hood on was hilarious. He loves his athletic gear so much.

 

[yyyskate]

TSL are looking a few skaters and not all variables involved. No coach is a fix all for every athlete. This same sort of thinking happened when Gracie went to Frank. It’s easy to think that Frank could make her a championship, but only if you focus on skaters like, Michelle and ignore skaters that fizzled under his training.

I think Nathan is plenty hungry. Losses always leave a huge impression on champions. When Michelle skated clean at Worlds in 1995 and didn’t even place, it pushed her to change her skating to become the legend that she became. Yuzuru’s dedication for greatness came from that awful FS af Sochi. Mirai learned a 3A because she was left off the team in 2014. Trust me, a loss like that will only push him even more to become the greatest skater of all time.

I kinda agree here. just wanna add a bit, I agree that No coach is fix for all, also do not exclude the possibility Nathan could work well with other specialists (not necessarily Team BO) to improve his components and GOE. But based on my limited knowledge and observation (I indeed analyzed Team BO's a bit, not just he is a multiple OGM coach, I do think he could be a great choice for Nathan. again just wishful thinking from this little fan with limited knowledge.
another reason, is that I personally like Team BO's figure skating school/philosophy/approach, that is something I wish Nathan as a figure skater could experience some. not necessarily all about fixes and results.
Again, a little fan can always dream

 

[sheetz]

I even think his headphones, skateboard, and bike were all given to him. That's why he doesn't have a car yet--waiting for a car sponsor.

 

[frida80]

I even think his headphones, skateboard, and bike were all given to him. That's why he doesn't have a car yet--waiting for a car sponsor.

I guess Toyota could always come through...

More than likely, someone like his parents will buy him a car before he gets to Yale.

I wonder where that denim jacket came from...

 

[yyyskate]

I think Nathan does not like collars. his Vera little white collar although very cute seems bothers him
and his fav grey NIKE jacket has no collar. Nathan must like no collar design:yes::yes:
And athletic garb usually has no collars.

 

[georgia]

I think the Fed if Japan protects their athletes from the media. Coaches can’t do that

 

[Mamamiia]

But he's given no indication he wants to change coaches? I know you want him to, but that's not realistic at this point. Or what he seems to want. Their relationship seems pretty good and they work well together. They also seem to have come to a better understanding lately as well, and worlds was a great success. And there is no elite coach that is going to work with him at Yale like Raf is willing to work with him period.

If anything he'd work with someone else for the things he lacks (hopefully without the drama of last time), but he's always going to stick with Raf for his jumps.

https://twitter.com/NYCBLive/status/987043323440398338

promo! very fluffy today

I will see you there Nathan

 

[yyyskate]

I guess Toyota could always come through...

More than likely, someone like his parents will buy him a car before he gets to Yale.

I wonder where that denim jacket came from...

i always love cute toyotas, but seems toyota has already been taken by his rival Shoma, Rivalry :dev2: Maybe Honda can come thru and sign Marin Honda as well.

yes and that famous "denim jacket". why our BOI wears it in all M&G why? we need answers.

 

[oatmella]

i always love cute toyotas, but seems toyota has already been taken by his rival Shoma, Rivalry :dev2: Maybe Honda can come thru and sign Marin Honda as well.

yes and that famous "denim jacket". why our BOI wears it in all M&G why? we need answers.

It's his more 'formal' security blankie. When sweats are a little too casual, haha

AND OF COURSE he's wearing his soft grey security blankie for the promo

 

[yyyskate]

I will see you there Nathan

OMG, he is wearing the same grey no collar NIKE jacket a.k.a “grey security blankie” and even the inner blue T shirt is the same one he wore in SA!

Frugal

but very hot with smiley face and I think the word hot is okayish I hope.

 

[shine]

I guess Toyota could always come through...

More than likely, someone like his parents will buy him a car before he gets to Yale.

I wonder where that denim jacket came from...

If he's making as much as your said in another post, I don't think he needs his parents to buy him a car

Regarding his training, I actually really liked that he went to Marina in summer 2016. I think the improvement he made under her was obvious. Marina as an ice dance coach really helped him with his edging (particularly great in his SP steps) as well as his overall carriage. I wish he could go back to Marina again for that kind of training and wouldn't mind if he got a classical LP out of her. I don't particularly like her choreography for ice dance, but she has done some really oustanding singles programs to classical music.

 

[frida80]

i always love cute toyotas, but seems toyota has already been taken by his rival Shoma, Rivalry :dev2: Maybe Honda can come thru and sign Marin Honda as well.

yes and that famous "denim jacket". why our BOI wears it in all M&G why? we need answers.

Ironically there is a Honda dealership named Marin Honda in San Rafael California! They have got to go there and take photos. You know, when Nathan goes to get his free car.

 

[oatmella]

OMG, he is wearing the same grey no collar NIKE jacket a.k.a “grey security blankie” and even the inner blue T shirt is the same one he wore in SA!

Frugal

but very hot with smiley face and I think the word hot is okayish I hope.

I hope that is ok - certainly no one has ever looked hotter wearing a grey security blankie

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

If he's making as much as your said in another post, I don't think he needs his parents to buy him a car

Regarding his training, I actually really liked that he went to Marina in summer 2016. I think the improvement he made under her was obvious. Marina as an ice dance coach really helped him with his edging (particularly great in his SP steps) as well as his overall carriage. I wish he could go back to Marina again for that kind of training and wouldn't mind if he got a classical LP out of her. I don't particularly like her choreography for ice dance, but she has done some really oustanding singles programs to classical music.

I'd disagree on one point: His edging and overall movement improvements came with working with Shae-Lynn Bourne more than Marina Z. Shae is known for her deep amazing edges.

 

[yyyskate]

I'd disagree on one point: His edging and overall movement improvements came with working with Shae-Lynn Bourne more than Marina Z. Shae is known for her deep amazing edges.

yes Shae is known for deep edges, and the one thing I hope for Nathan in terms of SS is deeper edges.
but the specific choreo Shae has given to Nathan: Nemesis and No Good does not really use that much of deep edge work. it is more catering to Nathan's usual complex fast and sharp blade work that he is good at, but I do think Shae broadened Nathan's skating vocab a bit. just hoped that Nathan can stick to original choreo after he left all his choreographers.
I think Lori may helped also in developing his deep edge and just basic SS.

 

[yyyskate]

I will see you there Nathan

are you going to M&G :luv17:

 

[SkatingMusic]

Nathan earned about $100,000 in winnings this year, excluding Japan Open, which also pays well. As a condition, USFS matches his winnings dollar for dollar. Meaning he’s earned $200,000 in just one season for winning his competitions. Apparently he’s saved all of his money from his sponsorships to pay for school. Rumor has it, it should be in the high six figures for each and bonuses for every competion he won. That’s all before getting his USFS money for being an tier one envelope A Athlete. Not to mention the touring fees he’s getting from both SOI and shows in Japan. I think he’s set for paying for school and training for awhile.

And he’s exceptionally frugal as well! He wears shirts given to him from Nike or shirts from fans and the same pants for all his figure skating costumes! naturally Jackson and John Wilson give him blades as a part of his sponsorship. So his expenses aren’t that high. I can see why he wanted to minor in business.

Good to know USFS matches prize money dollar for dollar. I had thought the USFS is totally broke . This plus sponsorship plus shows - very very happy for Nathan. He earned every penny of it!

 

[sheetz]

I just noticed that the online SOI store now has autographed photos and programs among other things. The apparel and accessories look like garbage.
https://www.starsonicestore.com/

 

[SkatingMusic]

I like Nathan’s short programs the last two years. Marina and ShenLynn both did wonders. I might be in the minority here - Mao’s Last Dancer is my least favorite program out of Nathan. Not a fan of the music nor the choreography. I think Lori Nicole’s most creative years are behind her. Time to move on.