2018 US nats Experiences & Practice Reports

[CoyoteChris]

At sap. Security tight but friendly. Not cold.

 

[skatefan17]

They won't sell a ticket for just the practice sessions. So bummed!

 

[georgia]

Eating lunch at the Fairmont until my room is ready. I will then walk to SAP for my first-ladies practice...

 

[CoyoteChris]

Healthy food at arena
Bring light jacket

 

[CoyoteChris]

Feng- nyman look good

 

[temadd]

Just got off the shuttle bus to the arena. Accidentally got on the one for officials. Frank Carroll was on the bus being interviewed and said this is likely his last Nationals. He is here just for Tessa and one other.

Sitting at sap watching Junior ladies practice

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Dang, last Nationals for Frank.
Very bleak-sounding for Tessa then...
Who is his other skater?

 

[temadd]

Dang, last Nationals for Frank.
Very bleak-sounding for Tessa then...
Who is his other skater?

I think it's a male skater

 

[MFarone]

I think it's a male skater

Could be Dennis Ten or Daisuke Murikami (Jpn).

 

[el henry]

I think it's a male skater

I believe as this is US Nats that Frank may be referring to Scott Dyer. Frank put Scott on the ice at the Liberty comp in Philadelphia. They sat right (and I mean *right*) behind me, and I heard Frank discussing practice schedules with Scott. Of course, this was in August. He was also coaching Dice Murakami at the time.

 

[CoyoteChris]

Alysa Liu rocks!

 

[MFarone]

I believe as this is US Nats that Frank may be referring to Scott Dyer. Frank put Scott on the ice at the Liberty comp in Philadelphia. They sat right (and I mean *right*) behind me, and I heard Frank discussing practice schedules with Scott. Of course, this was in August. He was also coaching Dice Murakami at the time.

You are probably correct - I forgot he is also coaching Scott.

 

[temadd]

1st sr ladies practice group

Run thrus:

Mariah Bell - inconsistent on the jumps during the run thru but looking better after. Just landed a beautiful 3lz-3t

Courtney Hicks still can't cleanly land her 3f-3lo and was grabbing her boot/ankle

Tessa Hong is expressionless. Maybe that's just her but she doesn't look very invsted.

Angela Wang - I love her style. Beginning of the run thru looked strong.

Sorry I'm a slow typist and can't watch and type so easily. Jackie Wong makes it look so easy!!

 

[temadd]

2nd group

Bradie came out swinging! 3-3 right off the bat. Her run thru (sp) : 3lz-3t so solid! 3lo, 2A

 

[georgia]

Bradie just killed it in the short.
The rest of the ladies so far....hm. But it’s their first practice!
Jessica Siera had an awesome footwork

 

[temadd]

Caroline Zhang looking strong. Landed a clean 3lo-3lo in run thru.

Karen looked like she's looked all season-URs fall

 

[CoyoteChris]

OMG! How tall is Polina?

 

[Tavi...]

For those who have access to FSU’s Kiss n Cry area, Jarrett is posting brief clips and updates from Ladies practice. Jackie Wong is also there and is tweeting updates.

 

[skatefan17]

John Wilson just live streamed the LP practice for Ashley...looked good and the music cuts we're nice!

 

[georgia]

Mirai looks really good and I keep her practice dress too. She is here to win it!
LaLa land is looking good