He began his fencing journey in Egypt, where he went from fencing for the Egyptian national team to becoming its coach. Once moving stateside, he continued to find success on the strip and is known for training some of the finest fencers this country has to offer. Throughout his career he has helped his students achieve unprecedented success in National competitions, World Cups, and World Champion
ships. Most recently, he was hired by the USFA to coach the women’s American Olympic foil fencing team. Under his guidance, the US team had a wonderful showing in London. In recognition of his outstanding dedication to his students and his unrivaled skill as a coach, he was named USFA’s coach of the year for 2012. EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University: Cairo, Egypt. 1986.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee: Cairo, Egypt. 2001.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil) under the supervision of Alexander Romankov: Cairo, Egypt. 2001.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil, Epee, Sabre) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee – Hungarian University of Physical Education: Budapest, Hungary. 1992.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Sabre) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee: Budapest, Hungary. 1992.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil, Epee, Sabre) under the supervision of the German Fencing Federation – Faculty of Sport, Leipzig University: Leipzig, Germany. 1991.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil) under the supervision of the French Fencing Federation: Cairo, Egypt. 1990.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil, Epee, Sabre) under the supervision of the French Fencing Federation – Sporting Education Center: Dinard, France. 1989.
• Diploma of Fencing Coaching (Foil) under the supervision of the French Fencing Federation: Cairo, Egypt. 1989. JOB EXPERIENCE
• Bluegrass Fencers’ Club: Lexington, KY USA (2004-Present)
Owner and Head Coach for senior, junior and cadet Foil, Epee & Sabre teams (men and women).
• US Fencing Association
Women’s Foil USA National Coach (Present). USA Women’s Foil Olympic Coach London 2012.
• Fencing Coach for Eastern Kentucky University.
• Egyptian Fencing Federation: Cairo, Egypt (1990-1994) & (2000-2003) - National Fencing Coach for senior, junior and cadet Foil teams (men and women).
• El-Gezera Club: Cairo, Egypt (1998-2003) - Fencing Head Coach and Technical Director for senior, junior and cadet Foil, Epee and Sabre teams (men and women).
• Egyptian Fencing Club: Cairo, Egypt (1994-1998) - Fencing Head Coach for senior, junior and cadet Foil teams (men and women).
• Egyptian Fencing Club: Cairo, Egypt (1986-1992) - Fencing Coach for senior, junior and cadet Foil teams (men and women). PERSONAL FENCING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• USA Women’s Foil Olympic Coach – London 2012.
• Coach of the year 2013 according to USFCA.
• Former Egyptian National Coach.
• USA Women’s Foil National Coach.
• Competitive fencer from 1973 to 1988.
• Member of the Senior Egyptian National Olympic Foil team from 1980 to 1988.
• Captain of the Senior Egyptian National Foil team from 1986 to 1988.
• Gold Medal in the Egyptian National Championship in the Men’s Foil 1983.
• Gold Medal in the Egyptian University National Championship in Men’s Foil, 1983.
• Silver Medal in at the Senior Egyptian National Championship in Men’s Foil, 1986.
• Represented Egypt in numerous international fencing competitions and World Cups in Europe and Africa from 1980 to 1988.
• Placed 47th at the World Championship in Men’s Foil in Budapest, Hungary, 1983. NOTABLE STUDENTS
• Lee Kiefer:
5th. Olympic Games- London 2012, Bronze Medal in Women’s Foil Senior World Championship- Italy 2011, Gold Medal in Women’s Foil Junior World Championship- Bulgaria 2014, Gold Medal in Women’s Foil Pan American Games 2010- 2011-2012, Gold Medal in Women’s Foil Cadet World Championship- Azerbaijan 2010, Silver Medal in Women’s Foil Cadet World Championship - Great Britain 2009 and Jordan 2011, Bronze Medal in Women’s Foil Cadet World Championship - Italy 2008, Silver Medal in Junior World Championships – Jordan 2011, Bronze Medal in Junior World Championships – Moscow 2012 and Croatia 2013, Winner in Women’s Foil NCAA Championship 2013 and 2014.
• Alexandra Kiefer:
Winner in Women’s Foil NCAA Championship 2011, placed 2nd in Women’s Foil Junior World Cup (France) 2008.
• Axel Kiefer:
Winner in USA Junior Championships 2014, 14th in Cadet World Championships - Croatia 2013, Gold Medal in Cadet Europe international tournament (Germany) 2011, Gold Medal in Cadet Championship Foil Reno 2011.
• Hazem Khazbak: placed 17th. In the World Championship – Moscow 2012, placed 47th in Junior World Championships - Croatia 2013, 7th in USA Summer National 2013.
• Marcia Pierce: 5th in Veteran’s World Championship 2013.
• Frank Thomiszer: placed 16th in men’s Foil veteran’s World Championship 2007, ranked 2nd on the USFA list for Men’s Foil veteran’s classification 2007.
• Philip Dority : Y10 National Champ in 2013 Summer National 2013.
• Shani Edwards : 7th in USA Senior National Championships 2014, 6th in Y14 Summer National 2013.
• James Young: placed 5th in men’s Foil Y12 Summer National Championship in 2007, placed 6th in men’s Foil Y14 North American Cup in 2009.
• Shimaa El-Gamal: ranked 1st in Egyptian Women’s Foil – senior classification , placed 1st in Arab and African Championships 2005, participated in Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, Athens Olympic Games in 2004, Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and London Olympic Games 2012.
• Iman El-Gamal: ranked 2nd in Egyptian Women’s Foil – participated in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and London Olympic Games 2012 .
• Mostafa Nagaty: ranked 2nd in Egyptian Men’s Foil – senior classification , participated in Athens Olympic Games in 2004, placed 3rd in the World Cup - junior classification in Budapest, Hungary in 2003, participated in Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.
• Tamer Tahoun: ranked 1st in Egyptian Men’s Foil – senior classification, ranked 16th on the International Fencing Federation (FIE) list 2005, participated in the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, placed 16th in Men’s Foil at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004, placed 8th in the World Cup – senior classification in China, 2002, placed 1st in the Arab and African Championships.
• Mohamed Sameh: Bronze Medal the World Championships in Men’s Foil Cadet classification 1990, placed 3rd at the World Cup junior classification 1992.
• Salma Sweaf: ranked 1st in Egyptian Women’s Foil – junior classification, 2005, placed 1st in the Mediterranean Sea Championships 2005, participated in Beijing Olympic Games in 2008
• Egyptian Men’s Foil team placed 3rd in the World Cup – senior classification in Cairo, Egypt, 2002.
