Sasha splitting with Tarasova, in favor of Robin Wagner!?! Is this a rumor?http://boards.go.com/cgi/espn/request.dll?MESSAGE&room=isugrandprix&id=56404&move=firstThread
Excellent question, Nymkfan, about whether Wagner had anything to do with Sarah's competive drive or if you either have it or you don't. I wrote most of what I think of the other thread, but IMO and from my experience, to a certain extent and if the student is willing, many things you would think can't be taught can--especiallly at a relatively young age.nymkfan51 said:My only thoughts on what Robin can provide to Sasha that TT couldn't, might be a more competitive spirit. It's hard to tell if Sarah was as great a competitor as she was because of her personality ... or did Robin have alot to do with her being that way? I agree though, that it's hard to imagine that someone can be taught to be that way. It's sort of ... either you are or you're not.
I guess we will see ... stay tuned!!!
Well since Nicks is "technically" British, Artunian is "technically" ArmenianMatt said:How very interesting that Sasha Cohen leaves a Russian (Tarasova) for an American (Wagner, her first American coach. John Nicks was technically British) and MK is now training with a Russian coach! (Rafael Arutunian)
Doggygirl said:...I have to confess I don't do a very good job of recording in my brain who has had which coaches. I know Robin Wagner is a top coach - can someone provide a top skater names that Robin has coached in addition to Sarah? I'm sure there are many - I'm just bad at tracking that.
DG
gracefulswan said:well, doesn't one article state that it was TT's HEALTH that was the main reason? maybe she just got tired of coaching and wanted to focus more on regaining her health which is more important.. and should be for everyone. maybe we should take it at face value.. so many people are reading a lot into all this. their fiery temperaments, TT's tactless comments once, etc.
it won't matter one bit if sasha can't translate it all into clean performances when it counts. that's the bottom line. switching coaches could be a bad start or it might have been wise... we shall know in....let's say... a few weeks?