Eteri Tutberidze: “Our singles skaters are already doing quads, so why hasn’t that come to pairs? Why are pairs still skating with salchows, toe loops, and the same content?”
Eteri Tutberidze commented on Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii’s victory in pairs at the Russian [...]
Tutberidze on Petrosian: “There’s no point competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements. With no ranking, it’s easy for judges to give low component scores.”
Eteri Tutberidze emphasized that there is no point in competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements, discussing [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I think Tutberidze has become more understanding and kinder to athletes. Five years ago, it was a whirlwind on the ice. It seemed like we never stopped.”
Adeliia Petrosian on reaching the level of Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova, as well as Eteri Tutberidze [...]
Irina Kostyleva: “Petrosian’s success with Tutberidze is because she communicates very closely with her mother. There were girls who were five times more talented. But Tutberidze communicated with Adeliia’s mother, and that’s why Adeliia succeeded.”
Irina Kostyleva, mother of 14-year-old figure skater Elena Kostyleva, explained why contact between coaches and [...]
“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: [...]
Adelia Petrosian: “Tutberidze told me “You’re too fixated on quad, let it go. You know, victory isn’t in the toe loop, but in the program. I’m not talking about quads anymore.”
Adelia Petrosian: I’m Not Talking About Quads Anymore original source: TASS / Sport24 View this post [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “People don’t leave Tutberidze – she’s an excellent coach. What happened? Didn’t she take Valieva back? Or did Kamila make this decision on her own?”
Tarasova Doubts Kamila Valieva Will Leave Eteri Tutberidze for Sokolovskaya original source: RSport View [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “The path to the Olympics shouldn’t be simple, because it has never been simple for anyone. There was only one athlete for whom the lead-up was smooth, but that didn’t lead to anything good.”
Eteri Tutberidze shared insights on the challenges on the road to Olympics original source: OKKO / [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “This is mentally challenging, but Petrosian must restore ultra-C elements to be able to contend at the Olympics, where the competition will be significantly tougher.”
Eteri Tutberidze Discusses Adeliia Petrosian's Qualification and Path to the Olympics original source: OKKO / [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Adeliia was filled with doubt, saying, ‘I’m not ready. I can’t go in this condition.’ We told her, ‘Are you planning to give up your place to the alternate? You will regret this for the rest of your life.’”
Eteri Tutberidze on Adeliia Petrosian’s Journey to Olympic Qualification original source: OKKO photo Daria [...]
“We chatted briefly, and she hugged and kissed me. I could feel her presence with me the whole time. Because of that, everything went smoothly.” Adeliia Petrosian about support she felt from her coach Eteri Tutberidze
Adeliia Petrosian Reflects on Emotions During Olympic Qualification Victory original source: Sports photo RIA [...]
Eteri Tutberidze attends Olympic qualifying event representing the Georgian team (TASS)
Eteri Tutberidze attends Olympic Qualifiers in Beijing as a Georgian team coach original source: RSport / [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “I might even be the country’s most controversial coach. But I have one rule: I don’t give a damn.”
Nikolai Kartozia, General Director of the "Friday!" TV channel, explained why he chose Eteri Tutberidze as the host [...]
“What do I respect her for? She was a nobody in the sport, yet she managed to create a team. Unlike Plushenko she never had any titles in the sport. She skated in some shows – on a ship somewhere.” Rudkovskaya about Tutberidze
In an interview with Evgenia Medvedeva, Yana Rudkovskaya praised Eteri Tutberidze’s dedication and accomplishments [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Tutberidze is a super coach up to the age of 17. Her training intensity, motivational methods, and approach work exceptionally well for younger girls. They aren’t accustomed to questioning or debating.”
Alexander Zhulin shared his thoughts on Eteri Tutberidze's coaching approach original source: RTVI photo [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Now, the Olympics have turned into some kind of political spectacle. It all started when Bach began targeting Valieva and Tutberidze.” and “Even if we’re not welcomed with enthusiasm – at least let us come back”
Alexander Zhulin criticized the politicization of sports, accusing IOC President Thomas Bach of targeting Kamila [...]
Yana Rudkovskaya: “Tutberidze herself didn’t achieve anything in skating as an athlete. I even tried to find at least one performance of hers. I found Tatiana Tarasova’s, I found Alexei Mishin’s – but I couldn’t find hers.”
In an interview with Evgenia Medvedeva, Yana Rudkovskaya criticized Eteri Tutberidze for dismissive comments about [...]
Yana Rudkovskaya: “I still believe that if Trusova hadn’t switched back to Tutberidze, she could have won the Olympic Games because Plushenko was very passionate about her progress.”
Yana Rudkovskaya believes that figure skater Alexandra Trusova could have won Olympic gold if she had remained under [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “I’ve grown accustomed to relying solely on myself. Even if there are men around, I still take matters into my own hands because I know I’ll do it well.”
Eteri Tutberidze shares insights on ambition, personal life, and self-reliance. original source: Sports / Sports / [...]
“The mother asked for the pharmacological support, same that given to the ‘three stars,’ but they didn’t invest in her. It was too expensive.” Irina Kostyleva about pharma in Tutberidze’s group
Mother of figure skater Elena Kostyleva raises allegations about pharmacological support among Eteri Tutberidze’s [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Girls tend to see short-term objectives: ‘If I push myself for a year or a year and a half, I’ll become a star.’ Boys, however, don’t operate that way. The motivation of ‘a better life’ doesn’t work as effectively with them.”
Eteri Tutberidze believes professional sports can enrich childhood original source: Sports photo RIA Novosti [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Athletes often start taking on the role of victim; pity gets a quicker emotional response, but for me pity is unacceptable – it’s humiliating.”
Eteri Tutberidze on discipline, leadership, and why she considers pity a form of humiliation original source: [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Once athletes achieve their goals, win their medal, they may not want to continue. Should you force them? Why?”
Eteri Tutberidze shares insights on coaching in figure skating original source: Sports View this post on [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “As soon as athletes and their parents achieve major results, they immediately forget who helped them get there. Strangely enough, very few of the athletes I’ve worked with still come back and thank me.”
Eteri Tutberidze reflects on coaching, gratitude, and the role of parents in figure skating original source: Sports [...]