I need to be patient and smart in my preparation and training, … The strategy is I want the judges to see my program components.

I have no explanation, I don’t know what to say. I’ve never done that before. I guarantee it will not happen again.

In 2003, I was second in the world. But then I never expected to have everything fall apart at once. You can’t prepare for that.

I feel good things will happen this year. They’ve got me motivated and generally in better health than I’ve been in the past few years.

This year is about building. They’re not judging nationals [the U.S. Olympic trials in January] on what we do at Skate America . . . My goal is to show up at nationals and skate...

I would like to thank my parents, whose sacrifice and unconditional support have helped make my career possible. I plan to continue to skate, perform and coach on a part-time basis while I’m in school,...

This year is about building, … They’re not judging nationals [the U.S. Olympic trials in January] on what we do at Skate America . . . My goal is to show up at nationals and...