high school fencing - coaching programs

The Long Island Fencers’ Club is proud to introduce its High School Fencing Coach Training Initiative, a tuition-free program designed to address the ongoing shortage of qualified fencing coaches in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. For more than sixty years, the Olympic sport of fencing has been a valued part of Long Island’s public school athletic programs, yet many districts have struggled to maintain their teams due to a lack of properly trained coaches. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainability of high school fencing by investing in the professional development of educators who are passionate about the sport.

The primary goal of the initiative is to provide comprehensive, tuition-free training for public and private school teachers. Candidates must be recommended by their respective school districts, ensuring that participants have the support and endorsement of their educational communities. In addition to new coaches, school districts are encouraged to nominate their current fencing coaches to attend the program, offering them the opportunity to enhance their skills further and stay up to date with the latest coaching techniques and safety standards.

All training costs are covered, eliminating financial barriers to participation. Training includes fencing fundamentals, coaching methodologies, safety protocols, and team management skills. Participants are taught by seasoned fencing professionals and educators with extensive experience in both coaching and competition. The program includes practical sessions, enabling trainees to practice coaching techniques under the supervision of experienced professionals.

By equipping local teachers and coaches with the necessary skills, the Long Island Fencers’ Club’s initiative helps safeguard the future of high school fencing programs in the region. This support ensures that more students have the opportunity to experience the unique benefits of fencing, including discipline, strategic thinking, and physical fitness, while preserving a tradition that has enriched Long Island’s school communities for decades.

School districts identify and recommend eligible teachers or current coaches with five years of retainability. Nominated individuals submit a letter of recommendation from their district. Selected candidates will be notified and provided with program details and schedules.

For more information about the High School Fencing Coach Training Initiative, or to inquire about the application process, please contact the Long Island Fencers’ Club directly or consult with your school district’s athletic department.

Interested donors may email the Long Island Fencers' Club at info@longislandfencersclub.com.

The Long Island Fencers Club is a 501c3 nonprofit fencing club dedicated to encouraging physical fitness, mental acuity, and social engagement through participation in the Sport of Olympic Fencing at the local, regional, national, international, and collegiate levels. The Long Island Fencers’ Club is a premier fencing club of the United States Fencing Association (USA Fencing). It provides a no-bullying, judgment-free, professional educational atmosphere for students to discover the Olympic Sport of Fencing. The Long Island Fencers Club is committed to a strong equal opportunity program without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or reprisal.