Legendary figure skating coach Alexei Mishin tells the story of his life and of his sport. From his early days as a competitor through his long and distinguished career as a coach of World and Olympic champions, he has earned the respect of the global skating community. Known for his good humor and sharp wit, this self-penned book is an entertaining and engaging recount of his life and career. This is the newly edited and updated English version of the orginal autobiography published in Russian.