October 2006
from Mark
Q. I am a little bit out of the skating world. I am a fan but I do not follow skating like I should. I just seem to know the top 20 or so skaters. I did see your brother skate at a competition in NY and I was wondering how his career was going. Does he have a website?
A. My brother does not have a website. As for his skating career, he won the Novice National Title in 2002. He was off the ice for two seasons, as he was having foot problems and then eventually had foot surgery. He is now fully healed, and will be competing this season in Junior Mens competitions. Hope that answers your question. He appreciates your interest in his skating.
June 2006
from Ashley
Q. What are you goals for the coming season?
A. My main goal is to stay healthy and continue my consistency from last season. This season is, I believe, my most important and I want to prove that I am ready to take that next step. I would like to also add the quad lutz into my programs this season, as it would be a huge addition to my repertoire. And, I want to continue to evolve into more of an artist on the ice as well.
from Phebe
Q. I have two questions: What is your favorite part of figure skating? And what do you plan to do after you retire from figure skating?
My favorite part of figure skating would have to be the spins. I love the creativity that they bring into my skating and the increased difficulty as well. I will try to incorporate the difficulties that are possible into my spins this year, but with the new system they are not always the best strategy.
My plans following my career consist of earning a degree in school and continuing to skate in shows, and possibly coaching. I am also very intrigued with the possibility of becoming a sports psychologist. At this point though, I want to continue to see where my skating can take me...I can worry about what I am going to do afterward later on.