"There are lots of different reasons for the move," Abbott said. "[Wanting to be] the only top skater was part of it, a small part of it. I loved training with Brandon and Ryan and Rachael and Alexe. They are all incredibly hard workers and good friends, but I am excited to be in a situation where Yuka doesn't have many other students."
What a surprise after his amazing season, and what an interesting, risky, but maybe terrific choice. There is a solidity about Yuka's skating that I would love to see in Jeremy - somehow he has a very lightweight feeling. Maybe it's just his body build, I don't know.
While Yuka is on my short list of the most beautifully talented skaters ever, I do not see immediately what she can offer Jeremy. Jeremy is already musical, already quiet in his stroking, already has great speed. Maybe her cool confidence which she also showed and he really hasn't.
I think it would be a hoot to see Yuka sitting with Jeremy in the K&C as his scores go up showing he is the Oly gold medalist. Wow. :thumbsup:
Yuka is already part of a dynasty, no? Maybe that plays into the decision.A Yuka Sato dynasty in the bud!
"There are lots of different reasons for the move," Abbott said. "[Wanting to be] the only top skater was part of it, a small part of it. I loved training with Brandon and Ryan and Rachael and Alexe. They are all incredibly hard workers and good friends, but I am excited to be in a situation where Yuka doesn't have many other students."
I keep reading fair minded messages about how Evan needs other skaters to mess up in order to win at big competitions. Could this also be the case with Jeremy? At Natls Evan was far from his best and Johnny was a non-factor leaving the title to a cleaner skating Jeremy.
Good post, Jana! How many competitions have we seen where All or even MOST of the skaters actually skated their best. Buttle/Joubert were the only two in recent times, but not ALL.Generally speaking, I believe that most competitions are won because other skaters make mistakes. It is rather rare that all skaters on the podium have skated faultlessly and done everything they were supposed to do.
I´m surprised about Abbott´s choice for his coach and very much about the timing, also. Yes, he will have a lot more attention now, but will the quantity be more important than a proven quality? Anyway, Abbott is one of my favourite skaters and I wish him and Yuka Sato the best!
he is very interactive on facebook, that's for sure. I enjoy reading it, myself
I'm just putting it out there... if he skates to Hat Full of Stars, I'm turning the telly off!!!