Belbin & Agosto Leaving Detroit

[Isk8NYC]

This was a surprise to me - I thought they were very happy there. Hope it's a good move for them, training-wise. (From Free Press site)

Belbin and Agosto leaving Michigan



BY JO-ANN BARNAS • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • April 17, 2008

Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, the most successful American ice dance team in history, have ended their 10-year figure skating career in Michigan after splitting with their longtime coaches, Igor Shpilband and Marina Zoueva.

Full Article: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080417/SPORTS18/804170450

[Artemis]

Nothing against Shpilband & Zoueva, but think this might be a really good move for Tanith and Ben. I feel they've stagnated somewhat over the past few years, which is sometimes the result of being in the same place for too long. For some skaters it's not a good thing to get too comfortable.

[icedancer2]

Well, this is fresh news - I hope the change is good for them.

Did you guys scroll down through the comments after the article? man, people sure are harsh!! I wanted to report over half of them for abuse!:giveup:

[Isk8NYC]

Did you guys scroll down through the comments after the article? man, people sure are harsh!! I wanted to report over half of them for abuse!:giveup:
I liked the "anger management" suggestion though; it was unexpected!