Southeast Coaching Workshop
August 3 & 4, 2002
Hosted by the United States Fencing Coaches Association
& University of South Carolina Fencing
This workshop is intended for all levels of fencing instructors in the Southeast. It's a weekend of presentations by high-level fencing coaches, sponsored by the United States Fencing Coaches Association and the University of South Carolina Fencing program. This workshop will feature hands-on presentations, where all attendees will take an active part in the sessions. All participants will recieve a manual containing notes, drills and other information from the presentations. Being your fencing gear, and be prepared for a great learning experience!
Cost: Preregistration: $50 for both days, $30 for one day.
Late / At the Door: $65 for both days, $40 for one day.
Location: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
Examinations will be conducted for the USFCA Moniteur Certification on Sunday Afternoon.
Quality, inexpensive dorm housing is available ($19 per night). You *MUST* Pre-register for Dorms.
More info at the USC Fencing website at <a href="http://USCFencing.org" target="_blank">http://USCFencing.org</a>
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Workshop Topics:
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* Warm-up Games & Exercises for Fencing:
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Active participation in these games will demonstrate how they evoke the competitive and/or team spirit, while honing gross motor skills and warming the fencers up for further exercise. The importance of pre-tournament warm-up and appropriate exercises will also be discussed.
* Methods of Group Instruction:
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Group instruction is perhaps the best method of instructing beginners. However, very little educational material exists concerning effective and practical means of instructing groups of fencers. This presentation addresses group instruction in clubs and schools. Subject matter will include the physical organization of fencers, the role of the instructor, dealing with students of varying levels, imitation versus commands, and more.
* Teaching Fencers to referee:
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Fencers should become aware of the role and importance of refereeing from their first lesson. Teaching fencers to referee boosts their own ability to analyze the action, and reinforces the need to understand the rules. This presentation will introduce effective means to introduce fencers to the role of referee, and to help them analyze the actions, regardless of the weapon style.
* Problem-Solving during Individual Lessons:
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There are many sources for drills to use during individual lessons, but few discussions on how to give a lesson. This presentation will deal with methods of giving lessons, especially for coaches who have less experience in this area. Subject matter will include the flow of the lesson, tailoring the lesson for different levels of students, identification and correction of technique, and resolving tactical and responsive problems.
* Teaching/Learning Strategy & Tactics for Club Groups:
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In many clubs, group lessons are often abandoned after fencers gain some experience, and the learning process becomes more haphazard. This presentation will explore creating group workouts for more experienced fencers, constructive use of the instructor's time, and creating a structured learning and competitive environment to advance experienced fencers.
* Teaching Use of & Defense from Modern Attacks:
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This presentation emphasizes teaching the techniques often seen in high-level competitive matches. These include attacks from longer distance and aggressive bladework. While there is no substitute for solid grounding in the fundamentals, timing and control, coaches often find that students need work on specific issues like these. This topic will cover instruction in both offense and defense for all three weapons.
* Recent USFA Rule Changes & Interpretations:
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A discussion and demonstration of recent changes to the game, including the current interpretation of rules by rated officials.
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The Coaches presenting at this workshop include:
Master Vinnie Bradford (San Antonio, Texas): Co-founder of the Pan American Fencing Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Former co-director of the USFA Coaches College. Member of the 1984 US Olympic Fencing Team. 1987 Pan American Games Bronze Medallist. USFA/USOC Level Five Fencing Coach. Four-time National Champion in women's epee fencing. Author of the book: Taking Foil Groups to the Competitive Level.
Master J. Maximo Tack-Fang (Hollywood, Florida): Fencing master, & PE Instructor Internationally accredited referee. Former National Cuban Foil & Sabre champion & Olympian competitor. Former International coach for Cuban team. Coached Mexican National Team from 1970 - 2000.
Master Arnold Mercado (Hollywood, Florida) Studied fencing world-wide under masters such as Raymond Prin, Roger Crosnier, Giorgio Santelli. Certified as Fencing Master in 1965. Specializes in fencing body mechanics. USFCA Southeast Regional Vice-President.
Rick Thompson (Columbia, South Carolina) Coach of the USC Fencing Program since 1992. Certified as Prevost d'Armes through USFCA & Academie d'Armes Internationale. Instructor for USC Physical Education Dept. Fenced and trained in South Carolina, New York, Boston & Chicago.
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For more information and registration materials, visit the USC Fencing website at <a href="http://USCFencing.org" target="_blank">http://USCFencing.org</a>
or contact Rick Thompson
phone: (803) 699 - 9233
email at: Fencing@Juno.com
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Quality, inexpensive dorm rooms are available. Please contact Rick Thompson for details on housing.
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