Back in the day, coaches received training at was then called Coaches’ College. Begun in the late 80s by the United States Fencing Association, its purpose was… Read more “Episode 12: Coaches’ Academy”
Episode 11: Michael Mergens
Michael “Mergs” Mergens, is a USFA certified Armorer, Coach and Referee with over 35 years of experience in the sport of Fencing. He regularly works as the… Read more “Episode 11: Michael Mergens”
Episode 10: Lynn Botelho
Like all of my guests, Lynn Botelho is a multi-faceted individual. She is a professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and serves as the Director… Read more “Episode 10: Lynn Botelho”
Episode 9: Carla-Mae Richards
Carla-Mae Richards allowed me to interview her the first day of Summer Nationals this year. It was really intimidating because she is a legend in our sport.… Read more “Episode 9: Carla-Mae Richards”
Episode 8: Kamali Thompson
My guest today is Kamali Thompson. Kamali is a very dynamic and determined individual who not only trains as an elite athlete but is also in medical… Read more “Episode 8: Kamali Thompson”
Episode 7: Summer Nationals
This year’s Summer Nationals and July Challenge broke records for attendance, even though the qualifying paths were more challenging. Many participants and coaches commented on how much… Read more “Episode 7: Summer Nationals”
Episode 6: Jerry Benson
My guest today, Jerry Benson, has worn a huge number of hats over the years: fencing club owner, referee, business consultant, fencing Master, HEMA enthusiast, philosopher, a… Read more “Episode 6: Jerry Benson”
Episode 5: Dan Berke
If you have ever hosted a fencing tournament or competed in one, you have today’s guest to thank for its smooth operation. Back before Dan Berke created… Read more “Episode 5: Dan Berke”
Episode 4: Vinnie Bradford
In today’s episode you will hear Vincent Bradford talk about her long struggle to reach the Olympics, what it was like for a young woman in fencing… Read more “Episode 4: Vinnie Bradford”
Episode 3: Iris Zimmerman Nowack
Thank you for joining me for episode three of the SabreCoachKate podcast. In this interview, you’ll hear about the experiences of Olympian Iris Zimmerman Nowack and her… Read more “Episode 3: Iris Zimmerman Nowack”
