I agree. Bradie doesn't need a 3A to make the world team and that should be her main focus right now. If she skates clean, she is technically stronger than Mariah. Some strong combo's in the second half of her LP and I think she beats Mariah. We'll have 2 spots, At least, for the Olympics and if she goes clean, I'd go with her. It would be great if we had 3 spots so that all these talented ladies could go to the games.
If Olympics get postponed by a year, it's entirely possible that Alysa will get to go to Worlds and get US 3 spots.
Thanks for the link, really enjoyed watching those. I’m excited to think I’ll be watching live competitions in just three weeks.And ... the whole video with Bradie, Karen, and Camden is worth watching.
Some great comments from all of them on the theme of, "Back To The Ice: Unique circumstances leading to finding determination inside."
Bradie, Mariah and Alysa any combination of the three are capable of earning three spots for the US especially in light of puberty issues with the Russian girls. I don't think a lot of people would have thought that Alysa would struggle as much with puberty. time will tell like with the Russians if they regain the 3A and quads. But I agree with posters Mariah, Alyssa and Bradie dont need a quad or triple axel necessarily to make the world and olympic teams.
Is she? The article only mention she grew 3 inches, doesn't mention puberty problems at all.
Hope everyone is having a good week so far.
I think the article hinted at her having lost her 3A and quads due to growth. Alysa performed at Carnival On Ice and... no 3-3 or 3A. Her layout was, according to people on Twitter, 2A, 3F2T, and 3Lz. Either the 3-2 was a mistake or her 3-3s have lost consistency as well.
Maybe she is doing it with the new jump technique? It’s hard to switch coaches especially when Laura was like a mother figure to her. It’s just stupid for them to have a coach that is not with her and have an ice dancer be her primary coach when he doesn’t have the technical aspect to help her. They need to get rid of Lori. Lori is in control and it is not working out. They should just included Laura as part of the team and not just fire her outright. She should be there for motherly support. If she can’t do triple triple, triple axel, or quad lutz her chances are gone.
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Would anyone happen to have links for Alysa & Mariah's Japan 2020 Open programs?
I thought I might ask here since I am looking forward to comment on their programs' progress.
I second the motion. I'd love to see their programs.
Or, a third option, Alysa "elected" to do a 3-2, as Dick Button used to oh-so-elegantly say. Maybe her 3-3 just isn't ready yet, with her growth added to the issue of time away from the rink.
What has given you the idea that Lori is 'in control'?
There was a rumor going around (I don't know if it was here or another forum) that Lori was instrumental in getting skaters that she worked closely with to switch to Lee Barkell. First there was Satoko, then Vincent, and now Alysa. (Not going to comment on how reliable that rumor is... In all honesty it may just have come down to convenience because he's near Lori and it isn't like Lee is an unknown coach).
that everything works out in the end. That Alysa takes it slow, doesn't rush (it's not much of a season anyway) so she can be prepared for that all important Olympic season (and stay injury-free!). I'm looking forward to her COI and ISP debuts. And if it really is just a 3-2 I won't mind as long as it looks like she's enjoying herself out there. That's why they should never changed her coaching. She was comfortable with Laura for some many years and Laura was like a mother to her. It's doing some emotional damage in her. I just see another Caroline Zhang in the making. Didn't Zhang have a coach change around the same age too. It went downhill from there. It's bit a sad. I don't even think she will medal at Nationals this year. She didn't improve her speed, slow as ever, puberty has hit her hard. Puberty is not going to be kind to her. She is out of shape. She can't even do a good spin now. Her triple triples are gone. Forget about a triple axle and a quad lutz. Her jump technique is still the same. Her program is so so so boring. There was nothing special about it. No improvements at all. That dress of hers is hideous, it is not covering her arms and shoulders. Lori Nichol is overrated, most of her programs are so so boring. They need to dump Lori Nichol fast and need to take control. There's a reason why Nathan only used her for one season. He ran away after one program with her. Lori Nichol has ran out of creative juices. They need someone fresh. . This new coaching team is not going work.
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