I am a bit anxious about how the balance will work, but I'm kind of jazzed that Patrick is focusing on artistry. If this new direction results in more work like that exhibition piece (with CoP compliance, of course), I'm all for it. I hope he's still got someone casting a cold eye on his technique, though. But this is the year to try something new, with two Worlds under his belt and two years to go until the Olympics.
Yeah, I'm more excited and curious as opposed to anxious.
Yes, at 19, Koleto lost to a 13 year old Nathan Chen at the National Junior Men event whereas a 19 year old Patrick Chan was Worlds Senior Men Silver Medalist. So this is his opportunity to be catty with the current Worlds Champ? Lots of similar minds on the internet but as a competitive skater this Koleto is not a winner in the making. :disapp:
I'll wait for confirmation of Patrick's total bust out before I bust out LMAO!
probably about $$$$ or Chan just wanted to be close to home
I think origianlly the Chan Family just wanted to cut Krall's pay when they were going to renew next year's contract since Patrick has mastered all the jumps needed and will have fewer training sessions with her. There was no intention for him to leave CS and train somewhere else. After all it has worked out perfectly for him there. They even bought a condo in CS. However, Krall decided to resign which makes training in CS kinda awkward. That's why they decided to move Patrick back to Toronto where the living cost will be low and training condition is relatively good. I am pretty sure this has been going on since the begining of this year, it can't be a last minute decision.
I didn`t know Chan was having such a rough time but I am afraid for him; if he loses Lori Nchol his programs which propelled him to the top will sag. Brian Orser or Doug Leigh who might be a bit long in the tooth now would be good choices. Brian can coach two top notch skaters and I have to say Brian owes his country (not because he blew Oly gold) but it wold be nice for him to put something back in not ironically coach skaters who cost Canadian medals YuNa and now Fernandez. I am afraid this could be the end of Patrick. What got him there was hardwork improved jump technique and great programs and to lose «Lori and Christy that would be a travesty. Sadly had Oly`s been in 2011 or 12 he might have gold; I fear he has burned out and we won`t see him on the podium in Sochi. Wow from world champ to...in two weeks. this is discouraging. I guess one can hope but I don`t find much good about this other than for Dai, Hanyu, Fernandez, Joubert, Kozuka, Abbott and all.
Just like Kwan didn't need a coach because she was on top, too...