Mary, at the time of JCS and Brian splitted, I read an interview of his ex coach who said that everything was prepaired to Brian to train with B. Orser, but he refused saying he " didn't believe in canadians coaches". I'm sorry to say this, but if I have to believe in Brian or JCS comments I chose the last, who always did reliable things. So, I don't think Orser refused to work with another skater just to work only with Yu na, specially because he accepted to work with Adam Rippon after BJ comments. Plus, there was some nasty articles where Brian did a some disrespectful comments about canadians gays skaters...Orser, as you know, is very openly and pride about his sexuality, so perhaps he doesn't feel good to coach Brian.

In my opinion, Brian is in turning point on his career...If he won't do some changes in his life and career, I'm affriad he would ever come forward with a diasappoiting evel of skating ... When was the last time he performed in a single season two new programs? In the latter he had to work only on LP, but not even he got ...

Without help from a soport psychologist, without a good coach, who really understands the COP and not give in to pressure from maman Joubert, I very much doubt that Brian shows any improvement in his skating. I think a change of environment can also help greatly in emotional growth of Brian. To me, it seems a very lame excuse to say that he does not come from Poitiers to be patriotic ... There are several french athletes who train in other countries and by no means are "betraying the honor French", by contrast, would better Brian, it could develop its full potential, even outside of France, and with this by giving more medals to the country. It seems to me that, in fact, he does not want to drop his fishes, his dog, his bike, his car, maman Jou jou food and all the adulation of the people of Poitiers do to him and be just one of the world.

I don't not want anyone to be offended with my opinion, but as a fan of Brian since 2005 I am very sad to note that he is dropping very fast on his level.


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BlueBead: Where's the link to that article? I would like to read it.

I also think Brian needs to see a psychiatrist, not a psychologist. I personally think that Brian might be having a chemical imbalance that's making him not his usual self. I think that possibly, anti-depression medication may be the trick.

Yes,i also doubt,that Orser or Browning will take Brian after some kind of contradiction between them...Frankly speaking,i can't picture Brian to be trained by the gay(i'm sorry)........And Kurt was a bit impolite towards Brian too,so it wont be pleasant to smile at a person who used to say some rude stuff about you.I've always liked Kurt,however after certain moments i've changed my opinion.
Without offense,Frank Caroll is too old i guess to carry 2 pupils,he has Nagasu(sorry if i spelled her name in a wrong way),she is very promising and talented,it demands much time and effort,moreover the situation with Evan is not clear yet.

Russian trainers are likely to be unwilling to take Brian.Who do we have?Urmanov,Mishin,TAT?I strongly doubt about them...
If Albena&Maxim remain,they'll probably ask Alexandr Julin for some advise,but well...let's wait and see.

I never really realized that those comments could impact Brian’s possibilities to get a top coach. And now that I think of it, those comments could also impact to some judges..?

I agree with you that Brian is now on the turning point of his career. I think many people already think that he is past of his prime and I read from a French forum that the French fede is planning to make Amodio their number one skater. That could mean that Brian won’t get such good points from judges anymore, I don’t know. All of this makes me feel so bad and sad. I really hope Brian will get an amazing coach who can make him shine again. And I think next season he needs to change both his SP and FS. Many people are getting tired of his SP and the FS is lacking something… It is a lot of work and I think he needs new programs and a fresh start.

Wow, after olympics i didnt think I could get any more depressed about my fav skater, but reading everything here (though most of which I also think but try to ignore for the sake of not getting more depressed) just sealed the deal!
Btw, someone mentioned to me that she read Joubert stating that he did try a psychologist and it wasnt for him (didnt work out). She also pointed out that for someone having serious trust issues, opening up to a psychologist for intensive therapy might not work at all. Just some thoughts..

Just because it didn't work the one time, doesn't mean it won't work the next... But I can understand his reluctance...still, it certainly won't hurt to try...

Greta post Mary C, my thoughts completely.
I know the issues with psychologists and it might actually take a few tries before you find someone whom you can trust AND who has the right incentives and experience for your issues. However, to be able to do so, a person has to be willing and commited to the cause at hand and not be doing smth out of sheer panick or cos everyone is telling him so. In my totally personal opinion, Brian seemed to be in a denial stage about his career over a period of years, which made any kind of change or help impossible. Unless a person in denial hits the rock bottom and/or has someone around him who sees whats happening and guides him through it, it is naive to expect improvements from that person. I am hoping what has happened in olympics was that moment for him but I cannot be sure (still)...
About Amodio, what a spot on thing to say! I hope he doesn't get crushed like Brian did by the fede. He's such a nice skater with potential.

I'm sad about his (Brian's) problems as we all. So I will write something sad and Ironick. Brian - let's work with Mishin and Plush

But in fact I wish he trained with Yagudin.