Coaches comments (Coach Robb Dunn): Darian is a very dedicated skater for her age. She loves being on her skates and works very hard at it. She pays very close attention to her coaches and is able to push herself very hard at practice. I don't often have to push her too much, she tends to do the work all by herself, which is unique in a skater so young. You never know what the future holds, but she's off to a great start early in her career.
Age/Division: Juvenile Girls
Years Speed Skating: 5 years
What is your greatest achievement in skating?: Winning Nationals in 2003
What motivates you to do well in skating?: I don't like to lose at anything..
What are your short-term goals in skating?: Win the Tres Pistol (France)
What are your long-term goals?: I want to hold a National Title in each division.
What is your favorite competition/meet?: Tres Pistol in France.
What is you favorite drill?: Slalom
What is your least favorite drill?: Circles
What would you tell a non-skater is the most fun about skating?: I love traveling to all the meets.
What is the least fun?: Getting up early for the meets. (5:00 AM!)
What would you say about your skating career so far?: I have done alot, but I have much more I am going to do.
