Miss Mao Asada

Miss Mao Asada opened her training to the media. Mr. Sato's very exacting and calm, disciplined demeanor looks to be exactly what Mao needs to ascend her position as the HBIC of the sport. With Yu-Na out for the Grand Prix (and who knows how much longer), Mao is expected to win every time out. If Nobuo and Mao can continue to work on improving all aspects of her technique, she should have no problem staying motivated enough to remain head and shoulders ahead of the pack.

Her triple loops continue to cure cancer and Master Frank Carroll would live for the way she is holding out her landing edges.

I predict a much steadier Grand Prix season awaits Mao as compared to last year.