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Book SynopsisAt the 1984 Olympics, American Scott Hamilton skated into the history books when he claimed a gold medal in Sarajevo. Beside him the entire time was his coach, Don Laws. A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame and a U.S. Junior Champion, Laws is one of the most respected and admired ice skating coaches in the world. In addition to Hamilton, Don was the coach of champions Michael Weiss and Patrick Chan. This authorized biography tells the story of Law's exemplary life and chronicles his singular dedication to figure skating. Don Laws: The Life of an Olympic Figure Skating Coach recounts Don's youth, from his childhood in Washington, D.C. to his Junior Men's Figure Skating Championship to his triumphs as a coach on the international stage. Featuring personal interviews with many of his former pupils, this humorous and enlightening biography captures Don's dedication to the sport and to his students. In addition, this book goes behind the scenes of the controversial new judging
Trade ReviewDon Laws wasn’t just my coach. He was a friend. A father figure. A mentor. My rock. Nothing I did after 1979 would have been possible with any other coach. I can’t wait to read this book, to better understand the man who completely changed my life and made everything I am today possible. -- Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist
Table of ContentsChapter 1: 351st CommRecon Company Chapter 2: The Renegade Alphias Chapter 3: Passion Chapter 4: Once Bitten Twice Shy Chapter 5: I Was A Centerfold Chapter 6: Halcyon Days Chapter 7: The Crash Chapter 8: Beware of the word “NO Chapter 9: Organized Chaos Chapter 10: Full Tilt Boogie Chapter 11: “The 6.0 Club or the SSSO” Chapter 12: “Paving the Way” Teaching and Coaching Techniques Chapter 13: Scott Chapter 14: Peanut Butter and Jelly for Vodka and Caviar Chapter 15: “Penumbra” Chapter 16: “The Sum of it All” Epilogue
