Brian Orser no longer coaching Olympic Champion Yu-Na Kim
NEW YORK – Meehee Park, Yu-Na Kim’s mother and a representative with AT Sports (Kim’s agency), met with Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson on August 2 in Toronto, Canada. They both informed the two-time Olympic Medalist that he would no longer be retained to coach Kim. No reason was given for the sudden and unexpected decision. At the present time Kim continues to train at the Cricket Club in Toronto, Canada.
Under Orser’s four year successful tutelage Kim captured the World Championships, the 2010 Olympic Gold Medal in Vancouver and countless other titles. In addition to Kim, Orser coaches many future hopefuls including U.S. skaters Adam Rippon and Christina Gao.
“I am honored to have worked with such a talented and gifted skater,” said Orser. “I wish her all the best as she moves forward in her skating career.”
wow….dont bite the hand that fed you….seriously…thats just wrong..he helped u get a olympic gold medal and u just ditch him? dont know if its yunas fault or the fault of money hungry mother $$$ lets see how well she does in the upcoming season =S
say what!?
@kkktown. I think Yuna Kim has reasonable reasons. But it’s kind of sad to hear this news.
Cheers to both Brian Orser and Yuna Kim
i think there’s gotta be some mistake. I mean, it only makes sense if she’s not going to compete anymore. Where else is she going to train? Korea? NO WAY. Toronto has been her protective bubble.
oh.. please… stop!!!!! it’s not yuna’s official announcement. if she did like that news, she is olimpic chanpion!!!! he and she did a great job. they made an historic job in figure skating!!!i don’t know, why she is called “money”!! and, who call her “money” is only her nation and japan
I guess there might be some hidden stories. IMG manages Brian Orser and Asada Mao (http://www.imgworld.com/sports/winter_sports/default.sps). Once right after the Olympic game, there was a rumor saying Mao contacted Orser to ask a coaching position, which was declined back then. I can only guess there might be some following stories… it is very unfortunate for such a beautiful couple – Orser and Kim to split now. Good luck for both though.
More unfortunately – my guess seems right. The trouble started back then when Mao approached to Orser. There must be a huge deal that might have broken the bond and trust between Kim and Orser. Let’s see how this goes at the end. Mao’s new coach, Orser? Finally?
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