John Nicks
John Nicks
John Allen Wisden Nicksis a British figure skating coach and former pair skater. With his sister and pairs partner, Jennifer Nicks, he is the 1953 World champion. As a coach, his skating pupils have included Peggy Fleming, pairs team Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, Kristi Yamaguchi, Sasha Cohen, and Ashley Wagner...
compete difficult legitimate michelle seen
It's been very difficult to strategize with Michelle because I haven't seen her compete but one time, and that wasn't a legitimate competition.
aches few
She has a few aches and a few pains. As we all do when we get older.
heard practice rest
I thought she should practice. Then, when I heard of her rest issues, I thought she shouldn't do it.
fought skaters
She fought back and didn't give up. A lot of other skaters would have packed it up in the same situation.
mother perhaps
Her mother called me, and I think she was perhaps a little apprehensive about my reaction. But I was very positive. I was only too pleased.
good produces understanding
We have an understanding of what is good for her and what produces good results.