I’ve been contemplating writing this post for a long time now, and have been putting it off as I was not quite ready to let it go. In the past year and a half I’ve had 3 ankle surgeries and 2 different types of injections to help fix injuries that I was just putting temporary bandaids on to allow me to accomplish my dream of skating in the Olympics. After all that has been done to my ankle, doctors have advised me that training at a competitive level again and landing on my bad ankle is against their judgement to protect my ankles longevity. I am realizing that the doctors are right, and that I need to step away from competitive skating, as my landing ankle can not withstand that much pounding. My joy of skating is still as vibrant as ever, but I need to attack it on a different level. I will still skate for myself, and the sheer enjoyment it provides me with. I have turned to full time coaching to use my love of skating to help the future generation grow in any way they can and to teach their potential. I have been coaching through every surgery and love it. I will never forget all the memories I made, goals I achieved that I never thought possible, and friends I made. I will forever be deeply involved with skating as it is my one true passion. There are many people to thank for their help with my career but the few special ones-you know who you are!! I would also like to thank the Israeli federation for everything as well as all my coaches, rinks and especially good ole mom and dad! See you all on the other side of the boards at competitions!