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SabreCoachKate
- Aug 1, 2019
- 2 min
Return to Training
After life interfered, I'm finally getting back into training, which has both a blessing and a curse.
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SabreCoachKate
- May 19, 2017
- 4 min
Fencing Quiz: Who are you on strip?
Take this quiz to learn what kind of fencing competitor you are.
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SabreCoachKate
- May 3, 2017
- 2 min
Fencing: Removing the Mask
You can be whoever you want to be on the fencing strip. Who will you choose?
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SabreCoachKate
- Nov 2, 2016
- 1 min
In a slump…
I'm currently struggling with a lack of determination.
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SabreCoachKate
- Jun 29, 2016
- 1 min
30-Second Coaching Podcasts
I have created four quick podcasts to help all of us competitors keep the important things in mind.
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SabreCoachKate
- Apr 28, 2016
- 3 min
It’s OK (women) to win
Being a female competitive athlete is a unique experience.
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SabreCoachKate
- Apr 5, 2016
- 4 min
How to win at fencing
The most important thing fencers can do is to set incremental goals.
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SabreCoachKate
- Nov 14, 2015
- 1 min
I’m happy-sad right now.
A photo I was sent by a fencing mom has me feeling a mix of emotions.
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SabreCoachKate
- Oct 29, 2015
- 2 min
Yelling in fencing: is it ok?
Some fencers yell, some don't. What's it all about?
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SabreCoachKate
- Oct 13, 2015
- 4 min
My first Division 1 event was…
My reflections on how my first Division 1 event went
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SabreCoachKate
- Oct 8, 2015
- 4 min
My first Division 1 event…gulp.
I'm excited (and a little nervous) to compete in my first Division 1 event.
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SabreCoachKate
- Jul 3, 2015
- 3 min
Tournament Difficulty: There’s no place to warm up!
What do you do when there are no available strips to use for warmup?
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