“In my entire coaching career, I haven’t met champions with easy personalities. That’s how it should be. An athlete begins to trust you when they realize you won’t betray them and that you’re always striving to help.” Gleikhengauz and Petrosian on trust between athlete and coach
Three-time Russian figure skating champion Adeliia Petrosian and choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz reflected on the [...]
“We called her, but she didn’t answer. We finally reached her through the hotel concierge, and she replied, “What? I’m sleeping.” Members of Eteri Tutberidze’s team recounted how Alena Kostornaia almost missed her FP at the 2019 GP in Japan
Members of Eteri Tutberidze’s team recounted how Alena Kostornaia almost overslept and missed her free program at [...]
“We were in the ‘bubble,’ but to be honest, we had to break the rules so we could make it in time.” Gleikhengauz recalled an incident during the French Grand Prix when he and Anna Shcherbakova had to climb over a fence to get to the rink
Daniil Gleikhengauz recalled an incident during the French Grand Prix when he and Anna Shcherbakova had to climb over [...]
“The list will be updated in accordance with the decisions of the commission on granting neutral status. We have nothing further to add.” There is still no clarity on whether coaches of the Russian skaters will be allowed to attend the 2026 Olympics
There Is Still No Clarity on Whether Russian Figure Skating Coaches Can Attend the Olympics original source: [...]
“You spent yourself on the two quads. And look at how you ‘died’ out there. You need to keep doing the other elements as well.” Gleikhengauz to Adelia Petrosian who landed two quads for the first time this season
Adelia Petrosian performed two quad toe loops at the Grand Prix in Omsk source: Sports photo Alexander Safonov / [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “I’ve noticed that now everyone is choosing music from modern dance compositions which appeals to spectators. The use of classical music has decreased.”
Gleikhengauz Believes Figure Skating Is Moving Away from Classical Music original source: Forbes Russia [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “Of course, as a coach, I personally wanted to be present at international events because I miss them deeply.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz Reflects on Missing the Olympic Qualification Tournament original source: TASS photo RIA [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “It was disappointing. As a coach, you go through this entire journey alongside the athlete, anticipating these pivotal events. But we knew ahead of time that I wouldn’t be going, and we discussed this openly with Adeliia.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz Reflects on Being Denied Access to Olympic Qualification Event original source: OKKO [...]
“She managed to overcome this pressure. It was her first time stepping onto the ice without her coach, and this was the most critical moment of her career so far.” Daniil Gleikhengauz on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the Olympic qualifier
Daniil Gleikhengauz Reflects on Adeliia Petrosian’s Performance and Victory at the Olympic Qualifiers in [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “The situation feels strange: while some coaches and athletes have been granted access, the applications for certain teams weren’t even reviewed because one staff member was denied.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz reflects on exclusion from Olympic qualification and prepares Petrosian's performances original [...]
“My initial reaction was, of course, shock. I could not even imagine that I might not meet certain criteria.” Daniil Gleikhengauz was denied permission to attend Olympic qualifier to support Adeliia Petrosian
Daniil Gleichengauz not permitted to attend Olympic qualifiers to support Adeliia Petrosian original source: [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “If, in your coaching career, you encounter a very talented child whose parent constantly crosses the boundaries set within the training group, you choose your own happiness as a coach rather than chasing a result with that athlete.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz addressed the dynamics of relationships between coaches, parents, and young athletes, emphasizing [...]