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Cutting Edge Fencing Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity. It's a big word. It means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. At CEFC, support for diversity is baked into...

Maestro David
Jan 25, 20216 min read


How Sports Bridge Differences
Athletes on the competition field find themselves building connections with each other through shared experiences.

Maestro David
Jul 28, 20206 min read


National Youth Sports Week, 2020
July 20-24, 2000 is National Youth Sports Week, which this year, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, takes on a different tone.

Maestro David
Jul 21, 20202 min read


Episode 7: Summer Nationals
SabreCoachKate podcast episode 7 is with participants at the attendance-record-breaking 2017 Summer Nationals.
Kate
Jul 13, 20171 min read


Fencing: Removing the Mask
You can be whoever you want to be on the fencing strip. Who will you choose?
Kate
May 3, 20172 min read


Guest Post: My daughter’s first big tournament
Beginner Mylene attended her first big tournament. Here are her and her mother's reflections on the day.
Kate
Mar 31, 20176 min read


Which is better: 3 meters or 4?
Reflections on the various en garde line distances
Kate
Mar 13, 20173 min read


What is the role of a Youth Fencing Coach?
What's the best youth coaching method? Every coach should consider this question wisely.
Kate
Mar 4, 20172 min read


What do you LOVE about fencing?
It's a day to reflect on the people and things we love, which includes fencing.
Kate
Feb 14, 20172 min read


Exuberant failure might be required here
An excerpt from welcometothecircusblog
Kate
Feb 12, 20171 min read


Letter from one adult fencer to another
If you've ever struggled with unhappiness in your sport, this letter is for you.
Kate
Feb 12, 20173 min read


The Fencer: a poem
A poem for female fencers
Kate
Feb 10, 20171 min read


Ageism at the Fencing Club
After chatting with various veteran women, I have discovered a common theme: lack of respect at clubs toward Vet fencers.
Kate
Dec 12, 20162 min read
In a slump…
I'm currently struggling with a lack of determination.
Kate
Nov 1, 20161 min read


It’s OK (women) to win
Being a female competitive athlete is a unique experience.
Kate
Apr 28, 20163 min read


5 Questions about Life: My Answers
Here are the answers I wrote for the 5 questions about life
Kate
Mar 11, 20164 min read


5 Questions about Life: How would YOU answer?
I was recently asked these questions about my life. But first: how would you respond?
Kate
Mar 10, 20162 min read


I’m happy-sad right now.
A photo I was sent by a fencing mom has me feeling a mix of emotions.
Kate
Nov 14, 20151 min read


Yelling in fencing: is it ok?
Some fencers yell, some don't. What's it all about?
Kate
Oct 29, 20152 min read
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