How are you feeling right now after winning gold at U.S. Championships last weekend, and what does that result mean for the team heading into Junior Worlds?
Teams Elite Junior : The team is feeling super proud that our results are mirroring the hard work we’ve put in this season. While this win has given us confidence going into the World Championships, we are very adamant about taking each competition one step at a time, meaning that we leave prior outcomes behind and focus on what we can do in the present.
Can you introduce your Short Program this season?
When skating the short program, we aim to portray the feeling of breaking loose from something that prohibits growth, similar to the story that resulted in Dolly Parton’s original, “I Will Always Love You.”
What about the Free Skating?
This program directly contrasts the short, portraying a modern rendition of the beloved story, “Carmen.” It is dark, sultry, and demanding, leaving people on the edge of their seats.
What would you say are your biggest strengths at the moment?
Our biggest strength is remaining focused on the task at hand and on ourselves.
And what are the main areas you’re still working to improve before Junior Worlds?
Something we could always improve on would be our consistency; you can never be too consistent!
"We make sure to set an intention for our skate"
As the 2025 Junior World Champions, how do you manage pressure and adrenaline in a big championship week?
Before any practice session or competition performance, we make sure to set an intention for our skate because it allows for everyone to be grounded, connected, and on the same page.
Since last year, have there been any major changes in your season or team?
Our coaches have improved the periodization of our training, allowing for us to be at maximum energy when we need to. This has also allowed us to avoid “burning out” early in the season.
We imagine the calendar is packed right now between U.S. Champs and Junior Worlds…
We’re taking each day one step at a time, taking rest days when given to us. But as soon as we arrive in Gdansk, it’s game time!