The New Year is a time to say goodbye to past events and “ring in” new ones. That was so true for us today. David and I… Read more “Time to Say Goodbye”
No, the Crowne Plaza is NOT on fire
NOTE: the Crowne Plaza is NOT on fire. This whole incident occurred about an hour and a half ago. From the lobby of the Crowne Plaza, downtown… Read more “No, the Crowne Plaza is NOT on fire”
Episode 24: Terrence Lasker
Terrence Lasker was one of your run-of-the-mill teenagers who wanted a job working with computers someday. When a Magnet high school opened in Kansas City, he jumped… Read more “Episode 24: Terrence Lasker”
Episode 23: Cody Mattern
Cody Mattern started fencing at age 15 after, believe it or not, an argument with his brother. After only training for two years he became the Junior… Read more “Episode 23: Cody Mattern”
Episode 22: Lisa Campi-Sapery
Lisa Campi Sapery is a woman who has filled pretty much every possible role in our sport: elite college athlete, coach, international referee, referee trainer, club owner,… Read more “Episode 22: Lisa Campi-Sapery”
Episode 21: David Sach
Today’s episode is the story of David Sach, a man who has represented fencing on two continents, and who you probably know best as the Head Assigner… Read more “Episode 21: David Sach”
Episode 20: David Sierra
David Sierra started fencing at Texas A&M when he needed a PE credit and didn’t want to sign up for Advanced Weightlifting or Aerobic Power-walking. Since then,… Read more “Episode 20: David Sierra”
Episode 19: Maureen Griffin
Maureen Griffin decided to start fencing foil at age 14 when she quit the swim team and her dad told her she had 24 hours to find… Read more “Episode 19: Maureen Griffin”
Episode 18: Damien Lehfeldt
Damien Lehfeldt currently coaches epée at the Richmond Fencing Club. His fencing career began when he was a kid, continued through his years at Brandeis, led him… Read more “Episode 18: Damien Lehfeldt”
Episode 17: Peet Sasaki
If you say the name “Peet Sasaki” to a group of fencers, they might look at you with a baffled expression on their face… although admittedly for… Read more “Episode 17: Peet Sasaki”
