The hardest part is trying to top the year before. So we try to do different things.

There's quick flow. The numbers intertwine with each other, so we don't stop.

It doesn't matter if you are a national-level skater or just beginning. We can all work together.

[Bracing for a real fight, she figures the less said beforehand the better, perhaps.] We're trying to be realistic about our expectations, ... The fact is this is a fiercely competitive time period.

It's a good opportunity. We are not trying to run tournaments, just trying to facilitate things. This is a call-out for ideas.

We've been trying to build some confidence in the latter part of the season. After last night's seeding meeting, this should be a huge confidence boost for our team.