Why Hire Me as Your Olympic Fencing Instructor & Business Mentor?
If you’re looking to build a winning fencing program from the ground up—whether as a competitive team or as a thriving business—I have the expertise to turn grassroots programs into state, regional, and national champions while also helping instructors build successful fencing academies.
🏆 Proven Success at Every Level – I have coached athletes who have won state, regional, and national championships in all three weapons—foil, épée, and sabre.
🥇 Olympic-Caliber Training – Selected for the 1994 U.S. Olympic squad, where my team and I won gold in sabre at the U.S. Olympic Festival in St. Louis. I also hold national gold medals in foil.
🏛 Building Programs from the Ground Up – As the founder of the Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, I pioneered the first Olympic fencing academy modeled after martial arts dojos, creating a business model that allows fencing instructors to build profitable, sustainable programs.
📍 Expanding Fencing Nationwide – I’ve opened over 60 fencing facilities and programs across the U.S. and Canada, helping grow the sport while ensuring financial success for fencing entrepreneurs. I started this entrepreneurial journey in 1987 at Siena College in upstate NY and then started with dedicated facilities in Ft. Lauderdale with the first Knights of Siena Fencing Academy (www.sienaknights.com)
🎓 Pathway to Collegiate & Military Success – My students have earned scholarships to NCAA fencing programs, and many have gone on to attend the United States Air Force Academy, continuing to serve our country.
💡 Turn Your Passion into a Business – Learn how to structure and market a successful fencing academy with a sustainable business model.
📈 Proven Growth Strategies – Avoid trial and error—I’ll teach you how to build student enrollment, create memberships, and generate revenue streams beyond just private lessons.
🏢 Facility & Program Development – I’ll guide you through location selection, program design, and operational efficiency to help you build a fencing academy that thrives.
🤺 Coaching & Curriculum Development – Learn how to structure classes, train students for success, and develop a championship-caliber program that keeps students engaged and progressing.
✔ Schools & clubs looking to build a championship-level fencing program
✔ Grassroots teams that need expert coaching to compete at higher levels
✔ Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a profitable fencing academy
✔ Experienced fencing coaches who want to turn their coaching into a sustainable business
✔ Beginners & experienced fencers who want to elevate their skills with elite instruction
Fencing is more than just a sport—it’s a pathway to excellence, discipline, and financial opportunity. Whether you’re an individual, a club, or an aspiring fencing entrepreneur, I can help you build a program and business that competes—and wins—on the biggest stages. Let’s get started!
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