Darknight

I love Kamila's program. She is a beautiful skater. I'm hoping Eteri does well with her. I love her costume too. It sucks I can't get attached to her because in 3-4 years she'll be gone for another new skater. Eteri also has a 10 year old skater who is also good. I didn't want to believe she has a factory of skaters but she does. My goodness it's like one after the other.

Eteri doesn't like puberty. On top of that not eating and jumping like crazy jumping beans breaks the body down. There's a reason why her boy skaters dont do well too. Eteri pushes her skaters over the max while the Japanese tend to take it slow and focus on technique and detail. I mean look at the way the Japanese skaters can control the blade and their technique vs the Russian or American skaters. Rika is learning quads the proper and right way in my opinion. She is taking it slow. She is building up strength. Eteri pushes quads and her skaters have poor technique and she selects the most skinniest shortest girls and delays puberty to the max. I will never forget what she said about her one skater being too tall at 5'7 a few seasons ago. She tells her skaters not to eat and these girls are skating 8 hours a day. I don't understand how their bodies especially growing bodies handle that. I didn't expect Alina to go downhill so fast. I think she is also injured. Maybe a stress fracture. She peaked at just the right time for the Olympics. I get bashed for saying this but I don't see any of the soon to be Eteri seniors (maybe just Alena) at the Olympics. By 2022 Eteri will have two 15 year olds and I'm sure one of them will be doing quads. Her soon to be seniors will almost be 18 and 19 years old. In Eteri years that's old. I think Anna will be the first not to skate. Maybe one good year in seniors. She hardly leaves the ice anyway then maybe Trusova. I suspect they'll push Trusova harder than Anna because Russia wants to win and she has quads. I think around 16 is when the injuries really start to set in and Eteri's technique fails. She tries to delay puberty as much as she can. Evegenia's body began to fail around 16/17. Yulia's body began to fail at 16 too. Alina at 16. Both right after the Olympics. I hate making predictions but this goes for Alyssa Liu too. I suspect she will go out just like Eteri skaters and have a skating career like Tara's. One year in seniors before she retires due to hip injuries or the pressure by USA federation. Liza's programa are so empty for me but I'm happy to see a grown woman on the podium in Russia. She definitely deserves her spot and I wish Russia Federation would stop messing around. Honestly, I'm still upset Michelle didn't win. I will never forget Tara screaming when she won. That's history.

Is it me? But Evegenia looks more like q woman than a girl. Her body looks more grown up now and more healthy. I also just watched Alina's Olympic programs. My goodness I still can't believe that was a year ago and here we are a year later and she is a different skater.

This is why I will never get behind the hype them up train from USA federation. This includes Alyssa Liu. My heart breaks for Gracie. She was hyped up as the next Michelle Kwan and will save USA ladies skating. Even as a junior. I'm so happy she is getting help and taking it slow. I hope she finds her passion for skating again.

If I had to choose the worlds team Liza definitely earned her spot. It should be Alina, Sofia, Liza.

I wasn't expecting this. I heard Sascha is still bitter about not being Serena's coach. The whole thing is weird.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2851678002

I agree. I also like the current judging system better than the old one but the judging still has flaws. They need to explain more to viewers. Why is that worth more than that? We need detailed commentary. PCS scores also need to be explained. I think there should be separate judges for PCS scores. I like how we know the judges name, their country and what score they gave the skater. I'm just tired of all of the politics even under the 6.0 system. It's frustrating to watch judges and tech ignore certain skaters but call out others. It should be fair. Then if a skater protests or says anything they're marked as a brat and it hurts them. So skaters know they can't do anything but keep their mouth shut.

Johnny, Tara, and US federation have an obsession with the Russians. I'm tired of hearing about the Russians at nationals and every competition. Stop comparing us to the Russians. If Johnny loves the Russians so much then maybe he can do commentary for them and tell them how amazing they are.

Look, I know I might get bash for this but I don't care. I hate the judging system. The whole judging system is messed up which is why skating has lost viewers and fans. 4CC was a hot mess. I'm tired of the favoritism and politics involved in skating. I don't care about reputation or what someone's country is. If a skater doesn't land a jump, has crappy choreography, has zero artistry, the music cuts are terrible, and has tech issues they need to be called out. I don't care if that skater is famous or someone like Haynu or Alina. If they mess up they should not be rewarded. If their programs are crappy they need to be called out. Especially if other skaters work hard or just as hard if not harder to skate and put out good programs. This damn judging system should be the biggest change in figure skating. Also, my heart breaks for Kaori. I hated seeing her cry in the KC. She definitely should've been on the podium in my opinion. Maybe they didn't want 3 Japanese skaters on the podium.

This isn't the first time. I find Tara annoying to be honest. At least Johnny shuts up at times. Tara just keeps going..

I agree. No coach is perfect and a top name coach does not mean success or winning on the skaters part. Yes, people suggest Tom Z. Especially for the jumps. It makes me cringe to see Tom Z as the go to coach.

I said the same thing. Sometimes you can't even see tech issues. In my view, I think sometimes coaches, choreographers, and skaters use this as an advantage to get away with tech issues. I mean if tech panel can't see it how can they call it? I don't understand why there aren't multiple cameras It sucks I have to depend on YouTube to see programs but then they're deleted or block. Thanks ISU.

They need to accept figure skating here will be never be popular like it was in the 90s. I remember skaters could making a living skating in the 90s. Skating was shown on TV and everywhere. Also, there will never be another Michelle Kwan. I hate how they hype skaters up as the next Michelle. This is why I believe the USA is falling further behind. They don't have good basics. I understand skating is an expensive sport and skaters and parents don't want to keep focusing on the same thing but good basics is important. I also think coaches and USA fed don't want to lose skaters or money so they ignore the basics. However, this doesn't help skaters. Wow. I kept calling her Brandie forever. It's Bradie. Thanks. Now I feel like an idiot for not looking at her name right.

Yes. Tom Z too. I like RAF but I don't understand why people tell skaters to go to him and Tom Z or Frank. I think RAF said his seniors and Nathan has most of his attention. I think there are wonderful unknown coaches here. I don't believe big name coaches is the right fit for everyone.

Her family isn't rich but they're not exactly poor from what I read. Her father is a hockey coach I believe. I would love to see her with Mishin but I doubt that would happen. I mean look at the hate Brian got for taking Medeveda. I mean she can probably go to CSKA but that's Eteri's biggest rival. There are other skating rings but she won't get the Eteri bonus(I call it that, meaning her technique will be called out. Look at Medeveda. She went undefeated for two seasons with her bad technique, now it's being called out. Even Alina got away with bad technique before winning the OGM but her technique was better than Medeveda. For some reason Eteri skaters are protected in my opinion. These are just my thoughts. Maybe that'll change with the new scoring system). On top of that if she does leave, I'm afraid Eteri will bash her and expect flowers. Eteri will bring up text messages and bring Medvedeva into it then call Alina ungrateful and lazy. I don't know what her future holds but I hope whatever she does she's happy. I mean it takes guts to move away from her entire family at 12 and train every day. She won me over with her red ballerina program. A year ago, she won everything but worlds. Now a year later my heart is just hurting for her.

Seriously, I hate Johnny and Tara. This is why I love eurosport or other countries commentary. It sucks I'm blocked because I'm in the USA. Did Jonny say Eunsoo can't improve or develop more because she is 15? Umm she is 15 Johnny. A child. Shutup please. Rika, she didn't do well in juniors. Now she is killing it in seniors and it's her first year! I actually ( hope not hate towards Alina) she wins worlds. I'm so happy she has confidence and is being paced and being smart. It's interesting to see the Russians taking over juniors but the Japanese taking over seniors in my opinion. Ting, I wish she would get a sports psychologist or have some confidence. She needs consistency. I was pissed Vincent was first after the short. His UR's are a problem. I'm not a fan of Brandie at all. Her skating does nothing for me. Elizabeth doing a quad at 19 and placing second is very interesting. I was happy seeing her on the podium next to Japan. Also, USA federation stop pushing Alysa Liu down out throats. Why is Alysa even there? Seriously, the USA federation is similar to Russian fed in terms of pushing young ladies and the hot new thing. They push the baby ballerinas and don't care about their health. Alysa is 13 not 23. She hasn't even qualified internationally yet. Let her grow. Relax. Stop pushing her everywhere and saying she will win the 2022 Olympics. It's annoying at this point.

Sadly, I don't think Alina would do this. Maybe I'm wrong because I never ever thought Medeveda would leave Russia for Canada but Alina seems so different. I think after this season she is done. I hope I'm wrong but I can't see her lasting another season with Eteri. Alina has done her job. She won juniors, Russian nationals, Europeans, and OGM. She is no longer needed in Eteri's eyes. She has fresh brand new not gone through puberty yet skaters who can jump quads. Sad because she doesn't deserve this. I hate her programs this year. I hated how she was treated. I'm happy Japan adopted her as their own but the way Russia treated her was disgusting. You can tell she loves to skate and is a hard worker but Eteri doesn't do well with puberty or fixing technique. Alina grew on me and it's sad how her season is going. I'm hoping she does good at worlds. I read Rika hurt her finger and has boot issues. Poor girl.

She also got a car and a monthly salary/check for life from Russian federation for winning the OGM. Too bad she was also bashed in the process. I'm so happy for her. I hope she gets more endorsement deals.

Alina has a deal with Puma. I'm so happy for her. Also, here's an interview but it is in Russian I need to study Russian now. Maybe someone can translate. I'm also trying to watch 4continents.

I was talking about Alena and Trusova's PCS scores. Alena had higher PCS scores above Trusova then suddenly Trusova's PCS scores rises big time. Also, I wouldn't put it pass Russian Federation to do what they want. A federation can do whatever they want with skaters. They can hold a skater back or put them forward. Skating politics. I don't know how the quads in ladies will hold up. I'm not convinced until a grown woman lands one instead of children.

Trusova can't win without quads. She isn't a good spinner and other aspects of her skating skills are lacking. I read they only focus on her quads but might focus on her 3a along with Alena's 3a. I'm worried for Trusova and Anna but mostly Trusova because all she does is quad after quad. That's not good for her body at all. I'm hoping she stays healthy but knowing Eteri, she might have one good season in Seniors then have a bunch of injuries. At least Anna and Alena win without quads. In every competition this year from what I've seen Alena always beats Trusova in the short. Even Anna beats Trusova sometimes in the short. Quads are banned in the short. Yesterday Alena was leading by 10 points against Trusova in the short. If Russia fed holds Alena back just because she doesn't have quads I'm going to be really upset. I don't want to see just jumps here and there but a well rounded program. Alena has beautiful jumps, spins, and artistry. I also think Russia fed is trying to keep up with Rika and the Japanese because now they're also pushing for the 3a. I guess the ISU will now be forced to change the rules once again(hoepfully) to limit quads in the ladies or even ban them if skaters get injuries I suspect the ISU change the rules for quads in the men's because of Nathan Chen. Seeing the tactics Eteri uses, I'm wondering if she knows any gymnastics coaches or gymnasts. They use the same tactics as her. Starving skaters, pitting then against each other, having a favorite, pushing skaters to skate injuried, her ship in and shape up approach. I'm sorry John took his life but this should still be investigated.

I don't know Russian but was watching and reading about junior worlds and other stuff going on in Russia. My heart breaks for Alena. I mean she skaters so perfectly and with ease. Her skating skills and transitions are so beautiful. She has a bit of a flat edge and starting to have a flutz but she is a beautiful skater. The music and choreography are awful but she makes it work so well. She truly is a gem. I heard Russian Federation doesn't want to send 3 Eteri skaters(I'm shocked there are Russians and Russian coaches that hate her) It would be sad if Anna and Alexandra goes senior next year and Alena doesn't. I hope it's not true because artistry and amazing skating skills should win too. Jason Brown anyone? Alexandra is just all quads. She can't win without them. Anna, I don't understand why she is trying to do quads because she can't land most of them but Anna is a mix of Alexandra and Alena. She does have artistry and quads but I think she can win without quads. Also, I decided to watch the skating lesson today. I'm not a fan but the skater they had on said something very important regarding USA skating. He said the Japanese skaters have very strong basics. They know how to control the blade, their edges, and shift their weight. Many USA skaters don't have good basics. I've been saying this for the longest time. The USA federation didn't catch up with the new scoring system. Other countries did. They made their scoring system harder. I see Russia and Japan call out UR and technique issues. USA fed is the worse when it comes to judging and inflation. Even at the younger levels they don't call out edges or under rotations. The coaching here might be lacking too. I'm not saying there are bad coaches here, but maybe coaches can get some support to help skaters have strong basics. On top of that the USA federation should make their scoring system better. Call out technique issues and don't ignore them. Sure, a USA skater might do well here, but the international judges will call them out.

Coaches like Eteri is nothing new. Especially here. I think other countries like Russia accepts it more openly. I mean Eteri admitted she encourages her skaters not to eat and isn't afraid to do whatever she wants to them. Even weigh them and call them fat if they gain a pound. Here, coaches are more private about that thing because imgaine a coach telling a skater to lose weight to the media and says they told their skater not to drink water. It does happen. I mean Valeri Lukin weighs his gymnasts and forces them to starve if they got fat. Martha and Bela abused and starved their gymnasts but they didn't tell this to the media and speak openly about it. There are dance teachers who are like Eteri too. Sadly, I also blame parents too if they know this is going on but medals and fame are more important. Also, here, parents can sue coaches. As for RAF, he use to coach in Russia. He knows the system there. He has that centralized Soviet union thinking/coaching. He said he was worse when he first came here and started coaching but had to change. I still have flaws with him but at least he acknowledged he can't treat his students like that.

Omg how sad. She had so much potential too. I wish she had good coaching. Her mom is toxic. Thanks for sharing. You know what sucks. The USA Federation and the ISU keeps pulling videos offline. Now wonder why figure skating doesn't get much attention. How will people watch if you keep taking videos down. Ugh.