Congratulations Andriy!

Athlete of the Month

December 2020

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What Sport do you participate in?

Figure Skating

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How long have you been figure skating?

I have been skating for 9 years, and for the last 5 years I have been a competitive figure skater. 

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What is your favorite US competition?​

My favorite competition is in the Glacier Falls Summer Classic in Anaheim, Ca

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What is your favorite thing to eat before you skate?

My favorite thing to eat before I skate is small pieces of chocolate. 

Can you tell us about your injury? 

I had Osteochondritis Dissecans in my right knee which is a fracture between the bone layers. 

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If you had surgery, what was it like and what did you learn from it?

I had surgery on my right knee that put 2 dissolving nails in my knee. It took me 9 months to return to my full training schedule.  While thinking about the surgery and going through the recovery process I realized that I have to pay more attention to my body to avoid injuries. I also learned a lot on how to maintain and train my body to properly absorb the force of my jumps. 

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What advice would you give to a kid who is recovering?

The most important advice is to have patience and consistency. You need to approach the recovery process like your regular training. You will never recover overnight but need to gradually build your strength, flexibility and skills...And never give up.

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Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

My goal is to compete in international competitions and to study computer science.

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