Skaters
Announced the end of their partnership in May 2011.
Yankowskas and Coughlin are the 2011 U.S. champions ... Own one medal (bronze at 2010 Cup of China) in the Grand Prix Series ... Placed sixth in their debut at the World Championships in 2011 ... They have skated in "Blades for the Cure" and "Skate for Hope" and have spent time skating with disabled children in Colorado.
Yankowskas began skating at age 6 because her sister was taking a learn-to-skate class and she "wanted to be like her" ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program from 1996-99 ... Has an older sister, Erica, who skated up to the intermediate level ... Previously skated with Daniyel Cohen (2004-07) and coached by Alexander Vlassov ... Attends University of Colorado-Colorado Springs ... Graduated A Beka Academy Home School in 2008 ... Attended Pikes Peak Community College from 2008-09 ... Teaches learn-to-skate classes at her rink ... Often volunteers at the Olympic Training Center for community outreach events ... Supports the Pelham Food Pantry and the Colorado Springs St. Paul food drive/pantry ... Biggest influence in her life is her trainer, Charmas Lee ... Interests include are ballet, running, make-up, fashion and music ... If she weren't a skater, she'd want to be a ballet dancer ... Has a passion for dance (ballet, ballroom, modern and jazz) and running, especially on trails in the woods ... Loves dressing up and going into the city to watch a ballet or an opera ... If she could have dinner with any one person, it would be Queen Rania of Jordan - "She is such a powerful woman, but she is so kind and so compassionate as well. I admire her strength and kindness as a global royal figure, and her work with many causes, especially education." ... Wore bifocals until she was 13 ... Biggest life-defining moment was moving to Colorado Springs in June 2007 with no coach or partner at the time ... Wants to finish school, choreograph, coach and start a family after she's done competing ... If she could meet any living celebrity, it would be Tom Brady.
CAITLIN'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Kevin Garnett
Favorite sports teams: New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics
Favorite city: Boston
Favorite time of year: Christmas time
Favorite author: Jane Austen
Favorite books: Pride and Prejudice, The Twilight series, Harry Potter series, Mind Gym
Favorite magazines: Runner's World, Harper's BAZAAR
Favorite gadget: iPod
Favorite vacation spot: Venice, Fla.
Favorite reality show: America's Next Top Model
Favorite TV characters: The cast of "True Blood"
Favorite TV shows: True Blood, Sex and the City, V, Gossip Girl
Favorite movies: The Black Stallion, It's a Wonderful Life
Favorite websites: RunnersWorld.com, MSN, Facebook
Favorite concert she's attended: The Electric Daisy Carnival
Favorite foods: Salmon with asparagus, Mexican
Favorite drinks: Coffee, Cran-Energy juice drink, Water
Favorite place to which she's traveled for skating: Korea
Favorite quote: "All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you're not good enough or strong enough or talented enough, they'll say you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no until all the no's become meaningless. All your life they will tell you no, quite firmly and very quickly. They will tell you no. And YOU WILL TELL THEM YES." - Nike ad
Coughlin started skating at age 5 because his sister was already skating and he tagged along to the rink ... Previously skated with Krista Smith (1996-97), Kelsey Parker (1999-2001), Lucy Galleher (2002-04) and Bridget Namiotka (2005-07) ... Formerly coached by Randy and Sharon Briliantine (1990-2005) and Jeff DiGregorio (2005-07) ... Part-time operations specialist at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs ... Also helps other Broadmoor pairs skaters with their off-ice lifts ... Volunteered with Rachael Flatt at the Memorial Children's Hospital at Christmas time ... Is a regular special guest with a Daisy Troop and reads at a local elementary school on Dr. Seuss Day ... Father is a police sergeant in Kansas City ... Biggest influences in his life are his parents ... Enjoys going on adventures with friends, making mix CDs to cheer people up, going to the movies and dancing... Has a passion for music and movies ... What sets him apart from others is his sense of humor ... Something not many people know about him is he swims about as well as a brick ... If he could have dinner with any one person, it would be Will Ferrell because he "would love to hear his insight on my sport" ... If he could meet any one living celebrity, it would be the president to ask him if he could sit at his desk in the Oval Office ... Biggest life-defining moment was deciding to give up singles skating and focus on pairs ... The hardest thing he's ever been through is losing my mother this past year - "I shared my skating with her all through my life, and she was my biggest fan. She was my best friend and believed in me even when I doubted myself. I miss her terribly and think of her every time I take the ice." ... After skating, would like to be a sports commentator, skating coach or policeman ... Supports Parkinson's and diabetes research, as his family has been impacted by both diseases ... Listens to everything from One Republic and The Fray to Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas ... Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johncoughlinusa.
JOHN'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Kurt Browning
Favorite sports teams: All Kansas City teams
Favorite city: Kansas City
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite author: James Frey
Favorite book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Favorite magazine: Sports Illustrated
Favorite gadget: iPod
Favorite vacation spot: Dalilah doesn't believe in vacations...I think they are a myth.
Favorite reality show: America's Best Dance Crew
Favorite TV characters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters
Favorite TV show: SportsCenter
Favorite movies: Cinderella Man, Kingdom of Heaven, Old School, Seven Pounds, Groundhog Day
Favorite websites: ESPN.com, Facebook, Sporcle.com
Favorite concert he's attended: Justin Timberlake and Timbaland (don't judge me)
Favorite foods: Pancakes with lots of syrup, macaroni and cheese, bacon, spaghetti
Favorite drinks: Chocolate milk, Arizona green tea, water
Favorite place to which he's traveled for skating: Berlin, Germany
Favorite quote: "Your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God, you cannot say, 'But I was told by others to do thus,' or that, 'Virtue was not convenient at the time.' This will not suffice. Remember that."
Yankowskas and Coughlin are the 2011 U.S. champions ... Own one medal (bronze at 2010 Cup of China) in the Grand Prix Series ... Placed sixth in their debut at the World Championships in 2011 ... They have skated in "Blades for the Cure" and "Skate for Hope" and have spent time skating with disabled children in Colorado.
Yankowskas began skating at age 6 because her sister was taking a learn-to-skate class and she "wanted to be like her" ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program from 1996-99 ... Has an older sister, Erica, who skated up to the intermediate level ... Previously skated with Daniyel Cohen (2004-07) and coached by Alexander Vlassov ... Attends University of Colorado-Colorado Springs ... Graduated A Beka Academy Home School in 2008 ... Attended Pikes Peak Community College from 2008-09 ... Teaches learn-to-skate classes at her rink ... Often volunteers at the Olympic Training Center for community outreach events ... Supports the Pelham Food Pantry and the Colorado Springs St. Paul food drive/pantry ... Biggest influence in her life is her trainer, Charmas Lee ... Interests include are ballet, running, make-up, fashion and music ... If she weren't a skater, she'd want to be a ballet dancer ... Has a passion for dance (ballet, ballroom, modern and jazz) and running, especially on trails in the woods ... Loves dressing up and going into the city to watch a ballet or an opera ... If she could have dinner with any one person, it would be Queen Rania of Jordan - "She is such a powerful woman, but she is so kind and so compassionate as well. I admire her strength and kindness as a global royal figure, and her work with many causes, especially education." ... Wore bifocals until she was 13 ... Biggest life-defining moment was moving to Colorado Springs in June 2007 with no coach or partner at the time ... Wants to finish school, choreograph, coach and start a family after she's done competing ... If she could meet any living celebrity, it would be Tom Brady.
CAITLIN'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Kevin Garnett
Favorite sports teams: New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics
Favorite city: Boston
Favorite time of year: Christmas time
Favorite author: Jane Austen
Favorite books: Pride and Prejudice, The Twilight series, Harry Potter series, Mind Gym
Favorite magazines: Runner's World, Harper's BAZAAR
Favorite gadget: iPod
Favorite vacation spot: Venice, Fla.
Favorite reality show: America's Next Top Model
Favorite TV characters: The cast of "True Blood"
Favorite TV shows: True Blood, Sex and the City, V, Gossip Girl
Favorite movies: The Black Stallion, It's a Wonderful Life
Favorite websites: RunnersWorld.com, MSN, Facebook
Favorite concert she's attended: The Electric Daisy Carnival
Favorite foods: Salmon with asparagus, Mexican
Favorite drinks: Coffee, Cran-Energy juice drink, Water
Favorite place to which she's traveled for skating: Korea
Favorite quote: "All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you're not good enough or strong enough or talented enough, they'll say you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no until all the no's become meaningless. All your life they will tell you no, quite firmly and very quickly. They will tell you no. And YOU WILL TELL THEM YES." - Nike ad
Coughlin started skating at age 5 because his sister was already skating and he tagged along to the rink ... Previously skated with Krista Smith (1996-97), Kelsey Parker (1999-2001), Lucy Galleher (2002-04) and Bridget Namiotka (2005-07) ... Formerly coached by Randy and Sharon Briliantine (1990-2005) and Jeff DiGregorio (2005-07) ... Part-time operations specialist at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs ... Also helps other Broadmoor pairs skaters with their off-ice lifts ... Volunteered with Rachael Flatt at the Memorial Children's Hospital at Christmas time ... Is a regular special guest with a Daisy Troop and reads at a local elementary school on Dr. Seuss Day ... Father is a police sergeant in Kansas City ... Biggest influences in his life are his parents ... Enjoys going on adventures with friends, making mix CDs to cheer people up, going to the movies and dancing... Has a passion for music and movies ... What sets him apart from others is his sense of humor ... Something not many people know about him is he swims about as well as a brick ... If he could have dinner with any one person, it would be Will Ferrell because he "would love to hear his insight on my sport" ... If he could meet any one living celebrity, it would be the president to ask him if he could sit at his desk in the Oval Office ... Biggest life-defining moment was deciding to give up singles skating and focus on pairs ... The hardest thing he's ever been through is losing my mother this past year - "I shared my skating with her all through my life, and she was my biggest fan. She was my best friend and believed in me even when I doubted myself. I miss her terribly and think of her every time I take the ice." ... After skating, would like to be a sports commentator, skating coach or policeman ... Supports Parkinson's and diabetes research, as his family has been impacted by both diseases ... Listens to everything from One Republic and The Fray to Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas ... Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johncoughlinusa.
JOHN'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Kurt Browning
Favorite sports teams: All Kansas City teams
Favorite city: Kansas City
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite author: James Frey
Favorite book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Favorite magazine: Sports Illustrated
Favorite gadget: iPod
Favorite vacation spot: Dalilah doesn't believe in vacations...I think they are a myth.
Favorite reality show: America's Best Dance Crew
Favorite TV characters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters
Favorite TV show: SportsCenter
Favorite movies: Cinderella Man, Kingdom of Heaven, Old School, Seven Pounds, Groundhog Day
Favorite websites: ESPN.com, Facebook, Sporcle.com
Favorite concert he's attended: Justin Timberlake and Timbaland (don't judge me)
Favorite foods: Pancakes with lots of syrup, macaroni and cheese, bacon, spaghetti
Favorite drinks: Chocolate milk, Arizona green tea, water
Favorite place to which he's traveled for skating: Berlin, Germany
Favorite quote: "Your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God, you cannot say, 'But I was told by others to do thus,' or that, 'Virtue was not convenient at the time.' This will not suffice. Remember that."
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2011 Season NotesSP Music: "Tango Oblivion" by Ástor Piazzolla
FS Music: "Ave Maria" performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Costumes designed by Santos Designs ... Goals are to do well at their Grand Prixs, win the U.S. championship and have a strong debut showing at the World Championships
Won the bronze at the Cup of China ... Captured the gold medal at the U.S. Championships ... Placed sixth in their debut at the World Championships, the highest finish for a U.S. team at the event since Rena Inoue and John Baldwin's fourth-place finish in 2006. -
2010 Season NotesSP Music: "Piano Sonata No. 16" by Mozart
FS Music: Music from the Pearl Harbor soundtrack by Hans Zimmer
Costumes designed by Joey Santos of Santos Designs
Won the gold at Ice Challenge in Graz, Austria. -
2009 Season NotesSP Music: "The Dying Swan" by Saint-Saens
FS Music: Music from Bram Stoker's Dracula performed by Wojciech Kilar
Costumes designed by Del Arbour (dress) and Santos Design for short program and free skate -
2008 Season NotesSP Music: "The Dying Swan" by Saint-Saens
FS Music: Music from Bram Stoker's Dracula performed by Wojciech Kilar
Costumes designed by Del Arbour (dress) and Santos Design for short program and free skate
- 2011 - World Championships - 6th
2011 - Four Continents Championships - 4th
2011 - U.S. Championships - 1st
2010 - Cup of China - 3rd
2010 - NHK Trophy - 4th
2010 - Four Continents Championships - 4th
2010 - U.S. Championships - 6th
2009 - Skate Canada - 7th
2009 - Ice Challenge - 1st
2009 - U.S. Championships - 7th
2009 - Midwestern Sectional - 1st
2008 - Skate America - 6th
2008 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 6th
2008 - U.S. Championships - 6th
2008 - Midwestern Sectional - 1st
