This is a little bit about who I am as a competitive fencer and coach.
I have been fencing for most of my life. I started when I was about 8 years old and haven’t stopped since. I started fencing as a foilist. When I was around 13 years old, I switched to sabre on the advice of future Olympic silver medalist, Daryl Homer. Since then, I have trained to become one of the most technically skilled fencers in the country, and one of the top fencers in the NCAA.
A variety of high level coaches have helped me get to where I am now. Some of them include:
- Steve Kaplan: 1976 Olympian
- Abdoulaye Thiam: 2008 Olympian
- Herbert Cohen: 1964 and 1968 Olympian
- Ras Davidson: 2006 Cadet World Championships (3rd place)
- Jon Normile: 1992 Olympian
- Yury Gelman: 5 time US Olympic Coach
- Daryl Homer: 2012 and 2016 Olympian (2nd place)
Lately, I have been working at my fencing club teaching the younger kids how to fence. Whether its technique, or strategy, I work with the kids in either large group sessions, or individual instruction.
To help you understand my experience, I’ve included some notable results from past competitions.
- 2016 Div2 Nationals: 2nd place
- 2017 NJ high school district, team, squad, and individual champion
- 2018 NCAA Northeast Regional Championships: 12th place
- 2018 Div1A Nationals: 2nd place
- 2018 November NAC: 7th Place
- 2019 NCAA Northeast Regional Championships: 10th place
The Life of Dalton 