News Stéphane Lambiel interview

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In this feature, Stéphane Lambiel opens up about his coaching philosophy, nurturing young talent like Ean Weiler, the creative spark behind his choreography, and the moments from "Art on Ice that" continue to inspire him today.

Stéphane Lambiel: Guiding the next generation with vision

Stéphane Lambiel: Guiding the next generation with vision Stéphane Lambiel—Olympic silver medalist, two-time world champion, and one of figure skating's

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[ladyjane]

Stéphane always has such nice words about his students wihout making them seem cardboard characters. I like his philosophy that any skater should be able to look back with good memories. Of course, his creativity is nothing new, but his approach is very intuitive. Great.

 

[dorispulaski]

I was very interested in this comment of Stéphane's.

And I think when they perform, you see who they are, and I love to discover that. For me, the most important thing about our sport is to see the personalities. I don’t care how many times they’re going to turn in the air, in their spins or which difficult variation they do. But I really want to see who they are. This is what makes this sport interesting.”

I don't think it is all that common that I feel I know a skater or any other performer just from their performance, but when that does happen, I am thrilled.

 

[Princessroja]

I just love him. He seems like the nicest person and genuinely in love with skating and with coaching.

 

[el henry]

I also loved that comment from Stéphane about seeing who a skater is, rather than just what they can do. Stéphane was certainly able to do that as a skater, while still racking up the medals for those who like shiny bright objects. It is good to read that he wants to instill that in his students.

 

[Mathman]

You know you have found a gem of a coach/teacher when he takes greater pride ins students' accomplishments than in his own storied career.