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Takahashi reunites with Morozov for Sochi push
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Nagamitsu will remain as primary coach, with Morozov working with them as an advisory coach.
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Morozov called Ihara at the end of last season to ask if Takahashi would consider working with him again.
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Takahashi finished 2011-12 on a high note. In April, he won the men's event at the World Team Trophy held in Tokyo, defeating reigning two-time world champion Patrick Chan of Canada by more than 16 points.
But Takahashi wasn't satisfied with himself.
"I want to improve every aspect of my skating," he said. "I was very comfortable with my training environment last season, but maybe a little too comfortable. I think I need a little extra push.
"Also, I felt having a Russian coach on our team could be a big help preparing for Sochi."
"I'm a different person and a different skater now," he said. "When I was with Nikoli last time, I totally relied on him for every decision we made. But now I'm more independent and capable of making my own judgments. This will be a strictly professional relationship for our project toward the Sochi Olympics.
When asked if Morozov would choreograph his 2012-13 programs, Takahashi demurred.
"Probably not this season," he said. "At this time, we have not decided who will choreograph my new programs."
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Nagamitsu will remain as primary coach, with Morozov working with them as an advisory coach.
...
Morozov called Ihara at the end of last season to ask if Takahashi would consider working with him again.
...
Takahashi finished 2011-12 on a high note. In April, he won the men's event at the World Team Trophy held in Tokyo, defeating reigning two-time world champion Patrick Chan of Canada by more than 16 points.
But Takahashi wasn't satisfied with himself.
"I want to improve every aspect of my skating," he said. "I was very comfortable with my training environment last season, but maybe a little too comfortable. I think I need a little extra push.
"Also, I felt having a Russian coach on our team could be a big help preparing for Sochi."
"I'm a different person and a different skater now," he said. "When I was with Nikoli last time, I totally relied on him for every decision we made. But now I'm more independent and capable of making my own judgments. This will be a strictly professional relationship for our project toward the Sochi Olympics.
When asked if Morozov would choreograph his 2012-13 programs, Takahashi demurred.
"Probably not this season," he said. "At this time, we have not decided who will choreograph my new programs."