USA Fencing and U.S. Fencing Coaches Association will be hosting the first USA Fencing Coaching Institute at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
As part of USA Fencing’s new coaching accreditation program, participants will have the opportunity to earn Assistant Monitor and Monitor certifications as well as preparation to earn their Prevost and Master degree.
Week 1: Fundamental Skill and Education Development (July 16-20, 2012) – This level will focus on the newly developed USA Coaching Development Program and along with fundamental fencing skills will offer courses such as:
- Critical thinking
- Ethics in Coaching
- The Artistry of Coaching
- Modern Footwork
- Terminology
- Working with groups
- Preparatory actions
- Stretching and Warming up
- Problem solving skills
- Situational Bouting
- Proper Drilling
- Teaching Methodologies
- What it means to be a coach
- Common Coaching errors
- Ethics and Risk Management
- Lesson Development
- Armoring
- Refereeing
Week 2: Foundations for Competitive Coaching (July 23-27, 2012) – This level will focus on coaches who are preparing to attain Prevot and Masters degrees. In addition to continuing week 1’s topics, additional classes will include:
- Running a club
- Developing athlete profiles
- Developmental Exercises
- Change of rhythm/surprise
- Supporting actions
- Lesson Development
- Teaching Methodologies
- Reactions
- Training the Brain
- Technical and Tactical choices
- Problem solving skills
- Bout Analysis
- Motivation
- Modern Fencing Actions
- Types of Lessons
- Sport Psychology
USA Fencing Coaching Education Coordinator Michael Marx (Boston, Mass.) will be the director for the Coaching Institute.
“I look forward to working with USA Fencing and the USFCA in a combined effort to develop a comprehensive education process for fencing coaches. This endeavor will incorporate all levels while providing continuing education to our current professional membership,” Marx said. “These sessions are part of a larger strategy from USA Fencing and the USFCA to bring more high quality fencing instruction and certification to coaches at all levels in order to improve competitive fencing in the United States.”
All three weapons will be represented and instructors with unique expertise in each weapon will be teaching.
Coaching Institute Staff:
• Brad Baker (Pennsauken, N.J.), Temple University epee and saber coach and former USA Fencing Coaches’ College instructor
• Peter Burchard (San Francisco, Calif.), North Bay Fencing Academy head coach and USFCA vice president
• Gary Copeland (Boulder, Colo.), former USA Fencing National Team Coach and former USA Fencing Coaches’ College instructor
• Christophe Duclos (Portland, Ore.), former National Team Coach for Jordan and Qatar and Level 2 French Master
• Rob Handelman (San Francisco, Calif.), Coach at Halberstadt Fencers’ Club and Chair of the USFCA Certification and Accreditation Board
• Maureen Griffin (San Francisco, Colo.), four-time Cadet Women’s Epee World Team Coach
• Gia Kvaratskhelia (South Bend, Ind.), Notre Dame University foil coach
• Laurie Schiller (Deerfield, Ill.), Northwestern University head coach
• Kelly Williams (Shawnee Mission, Kans.), former chair of the USA Fencing Youth Development Committee and former USA Fencing Coaches’ College instructor.
Facilities:
The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
The modern, park-like campus at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs provides guests with a stimulating, comfortable, and scenic environment. State of the art classrooms allow coaches to use video and multimedia presentations to highlight technical details. The Summit Village at UCCS provides some of the most comfortable and convenient lodging at any college. Residence halls include high speed Internet, common lounge areas, and private bathrooms in every suite. Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Olympic Committee and outdoor attractions including Pikes Peak. Vibrant downtown Colorado Springs offers a unique mixture of locally-owned retail shops, restaurants, brewpubs, and coffee shops.
Tuition
Tuition is $950 per one-week session. A discounted rate is available for participants staying off campus.
Registration
Register online through USA Fencing: RailStation.
For further information contact Michael Marx at [email protected]
