COACHES & CAMP STAFF
Our staff is one of the most decorated and accomplished in the country, featuring multiple Olympic medalists, Olympic team coaches, World Champions, and Ivy League coaches. With decades of combined experience, our team brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and a proven track record of developing athletes to the highest levels of the sport—from youth fencing through collegiate, national, and international success.
College Coaches
Daria Schneider, Harvard University (Both Sessions)
Michael Aufrichtig, Columbia University (Session 1)
Olek Ochocki, Princeton Coach (Session 2 and maybe session 1)
Ariana Klinkov, Cornell Coach (Both Sessions)
Slava Grigoriev, Yale University (Session #1)
During camp this year, we will offer expanded programming focused on the college fencing process, including the participation of additional college coaches. Campers will take part in themed college days led by coaches from Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton.
Each college day will include:
A college-focused training session
An in-depth talk on the college recruitment process
Insight into the values, traditions, and technical approaches each program emphasizes
Guidance on what college coaches look for in prospective recruits
These sessions are designed to give campers a clear, realistic understanding of collegiate fencing and how to prepare for the next level.
Note: the college coaches will not be giving private lessons during camp.
Saber Coaches
Tim Morehouse (Olympic Silver Medalist & Founder of TMFC)
Eli Dershwitz (3x Olympian & World Champion & Owner of Zeta Fencing)
Peyman Fakhri (4x Olympic Coach & Owner of Cali Fencing)
Daryl Homer (Olympic Silver Medalist)
Akhi Spencer-El (Olympian & Paris Olympic Coach)
Giovanni Sirovich (Olympic Medalist & 4x Olympic Coach for Team Italy)
Amer Mohammad (3x Olympian)
Mamoudou Keita (Olympian & TMFC Elite Coach)
Iba Keita (TMFC Elite Coach)
Mostafa El-Motaz (TMFC Elite Coach)
More Coaches to be Added Soon!
Foil Coaches
Slava Grigoriev (Yale Coach, Olympian & TMFC Elite Coach)
Essam Mohammad (Olympian & TMFC Elite Coach)
Phillip Plocharski (TMFC Elite Coach)
More Coaches to be Added Soon!
Epee Coaches
Abdallah Sameh (TMFC Elite Coach)
More Coaches to be Added Soon!
Please Note:
Coaches may be subject to change, though this has occurred only once in our seven years of operating sleep-away camps.