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Scott Williams (figure skater)

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Scott Williams
Bornc. 1966 (age 57–58)
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
CoachLouella Rehfield
Kathy Casey

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.

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

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International[4][5]
Event 80–81 81–82 82–83 83–84 84–85 85–86 86–87 87–88
Worlds 9th 10th
Skate Canada 2nd
NHK Trophy 6th
Golden Spin 1st
St. Gervais 2nd
International: Junior[6]
Junior Worlds 3rd 1st
National
U.S. Champ. 10th 6th 7th 3rd 2nd 3rd 6th
WD = Withdrew

References

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  1. ^ a b "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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