Philosophy of Fencing

Rob is a seasoned Coach, Fencer, Martial Artist and Teacher. It is from these experiences that his fencer centered approach to Fencing Pedagogy has grown. This results in a program that is tailored to the needs of the athlete. This is different from the “cookie cutter” approach often used in modern salles, where the fencer must adapt to the system being used as opposed to the system being adapted to the fencer's needs.

Education and Coaching Experience

• 1998-2001 University of Maine Farmington BA Psychology
• 2001-2004 D’Youville College Buffalo NY MS Education Pending

Coaching

• Mentor and train with Maitre Ranil Sonnadara WFC Ontario '03-pres
• Trained with Maitre Nic Dinu BSC Ontario '00-'04
• Trained with Provost John Krauss DESF Maine '98-'00
• Training camp with Maitre Lazlo Spepszi Manitoba Canada 8/07
• Training Camp with Mihai Covilou (Olympic and World Champion) Montreal Canada 7/05
• Member of USFA since 1998 to present

Westdale Fencing Club (Hamilton) Club Coach 2004-present

• Develop individualized training and competition programs for fencers of all levels
• Provide support to members at Regional, National, international competition
• Develop annual plans for fencers
• Assist with and run athlete and coach training camps

Oak Hill High school Head Coach 1999-2000

• Responsible for the organization and management of high school fencing program
• Provide support to members at Regional and Divisional events

Notable Results

North America Cup Denver 2005

• Mens Sabre Div 3 Sixth place

North America Cup Reno 2006

• Men’s Epee Div 3 Third place
• Women's Epee Div 3 Third place
• Men’s Sabre Div 2 Eighth place

North America Cup Atlanta 2007

• Men’s Sabre Div 2 Eleventh place

Pomme De Terre Boston Ma 2006

• Women's Unrated Sabre Second place

Pomme De Terre Boston Ma 2007

• Women’s Sabre First place
• Women’s Sabre Team First place

Apsimon YCC Ottawa Ont. 2007

• Y12 Men Sabre Second Place