FROM ZERO TO NATIONALS
Christian did not grow up on skates. He had no hockey, figure-skating, roller or inline background when an interest sparked by Roblox led him to try short track in August 2021. What began as curiosity became a serious commitment to learning a highly technical sport from the ground up.
His progression has been built through repetition, coaching, development camps, competition and a willingness to understand why a movement works — not simply how fast he can go. That work carried him from his first laps to qualification for and competition at U.S. Speedskating Age Group Nationals.
PEOPLE INVESTING IN HIS DEVELOPMENT
TONY GOSKOWICZ
1994 U.S. Olympian • Junior World 500m Gold Medalist • Former U.S. National Team Coach
Tony Goskowicz has worked hands-on with Christian’s development for approximately four years through technical coaching, private instruction, remote analysis and race-day preparation. Tony’s assessment reflects the judgment of the coach who knows Christian’s skating most closely.
ANTHONY BARTHELL
2014 U.S. OLYMPIC SHORT TRACK ASSISTANT COACH • 2018 U.S. OLYMPIC SHORT TRACK HEAD COACH • FORMER HEAD COACH, U.S. SHORT TRACK NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Christian first met Anthony Barthell in 2022 at a United Capital Blades Development Camp featuring two-time Olympian Maame and led by former U.S. Olympic Team coach Anthony Barthell. Since then, Anthony has become one of Christian’s strongest supporters, mentors, and strategic advisors, offering guidance that has included in-person technical training in Salt Lake City.
SHANI DAVIS
Four-Time Olympian • Four-Time Olympic Medalist • Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist • U.S. Long Track Head Coach – Distance Program
In August 2026, Christian participated in a Shani Davis Masterclass, adding another high-level learning environment to his development. This was a focused training experience, not an ongoing coaching or endorsement relationship.
U.S. OLYMPIC CHAMPION
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST • U.S. SPEEDSKATING LEGEND
On September 14, 2026, a U.S. Olympic speedskating champion invested in Christian's development by purchasing his first pair of Skate-Tec M-Wave Flex short-track blades.
2021
THE BEGINNING
Begins short-track speedskating at age 11, driven by a sparking interest in technical movement.
2021–2024
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Develops with United Capital Blades through club training, individualized technical work and repeated Lake Placid junior development camps.
2024–2025
NATIONAL COMPETITION
Qualifies for and competes at U.S. Speedskating Age Group Nationals; also competes in the Heartland and NEST racing series.
2025
CLUB EXPANSION
Invited to join Potomac Speedskating Club, broadening training environments and peer competition.
2026
ELITE INSIGHTS
Participates in the Shani Davis Masterclass and continues individualized technical development targeting peak efficiency.
2026–2027
FUTURE FOCUS
FOCUSES ON STRONGER RACE ENVIRONMENTS, TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AND RACE INTELLIGENCE AS HE MOVES INTO HIGHER LEVELS OF NATIONAL COMPETITION.