Scott Williams (figure skater)

Scott Williams (born c. 1966)[1] is an American figure skating coach and former competitor. He is the 1982 World Junior champion, 1984 Golden Spin of Zagreb champion, 1985 Skate Canada International silver medalist, and a three-time U.S. national medalist (1985 to 1987). He finished within the top ten at two World Championships.

Scott Williams
Personal information
Country representedUnited States
Bornc. 1966 (age 5455)
CoachLouella Rehfield
Kathy Casey

A native of Redondo Beach, California,[1] Williams was coached by Louella Rehfield and Kathy Casey.[2][3] He retired from Olympic-eligible skating in 1988 and went on to win the men's title at the 1990 World Professional Championships. He later worked as a figure skating coach. He is best known for coaching Michelle Kwan to the 2003 U.S. and world titles. Williams currently owns and operates Ice-America and Ice-Canada Rinks, Inc., providing ice rink sales, rentals, productions, and operations management throughout North America.

Competitive highlights

International[4][5]
Event 80–81 81–82 82–83 83–84 84–85 85–86 86–87 87–88
Worlds9th10th
Skate Canada2nd
NHK TrophyWD6th
Golden Spin1st
St. Gervais2nd
International: Junior[6]
Junior Worlds3rd1st
National
U.S. Champ.7th3rd2nd3rd6th
WD = Withdrew

References

  1. "Boitano confident after 3rd U.S. skating title". Washington Post. February 8, 1987.
  2. Mittan, Barry (January 23, 2003). "Scott Williams: Online Interview". Golden Skate.
  3. Baumgart, Diana (February 13, 1987). "HCC skaters sparkle in Nationals" (PDF). HCC Thunderword. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 18, 2018.
  4. "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 20, 2009.
  5. "The Road to Calgary (1985-1988)". Skating in America.
  6. "ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships: Men" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-24.
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