• United State Fencing Coaches Association

    Epsilon is a modern, sectioned based design, with a diverse infusion of background textures and patterns. These enrich and differentiate your site whilst maintaining an overall conservative approach, for flexible site application. Read More

  • United State Fencing Coaches Association

    Epsilon provides for full width, custom, transitional background images, in the slideshow position, a full width container, specifically designed for RokSprocket's Features layout. It also has separate options for per panel background and content images. Read More

  • Custom Animation

    Animation provides an extended layout of visual flair as well as smooth interaction for your visitors, to facilitate the seamless experience of using your site. RokSprocket Features benefits from a custom, per-panel array of up to 16 animation types. Read More
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  • Custom Animation

    Animation provides an extended layout of visual flair as well as smooth interaction for your visitors, to facilitate the seamless experience of using your site. RokSprocket Features benefits from a custom, per-panel array of up to 16 animation types. Read More

  • Background Slideshow

    Epsilon provides for full width, custom, transitional background images, in the slideshow position, a full width container, specifically designed for RokSprocket's Features layout. It also has separate options for per panel background and content images. Read More

  • A Modern Approach to Design.

    Epsilon is a modern, sectioned based design, with a diverse infusion of background textures and patterns. These enrich and differentiate your site whilst maintaining an overall conservative approach, for flexible site application. Read More
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  • Background Slideshow

    Epsilon provides for full width, custom, transitional background images, in the slideshow position, a full width container, specifically designed for RokSprocket's Features layout. It also has separate options for per panel background and content images. Read More

  • Custom Animation

    Animation provides an extended layout of visual flair as well as smooth interaction for your visitors, to facilitate the seamless experience of using your site. RokSprocket Features benefits from a custom, per-panel array of up to 16 animation types. Read More

  • A Modern Approach to Design.

    Epsilon is a modern, sectioned based design, with a diverse infusion of background textures and patterns. These enrich and differentiate your site whilst maintaining an overall conservative approach, for flexible site application. Read More
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  • A Modern Approach to Design.

    Epsilon is a modern, sectioned based design, with a diverse infusion of background textures and patterns. These enrich and differentiate your site whilst maintaining an overall conservative approach, for flexible site application. Read More

  • Background Slideshow

    Epsilon provides for full width, custom, transitional background images, in the slideshow position, a full width container, specifically designed for RokSprocket's Features layout. It also has separate options for per panel background and content images. Read More

  • Custom Animation

    Animation provides an extended layout of visual flair as well as smooth interaction for your visitors, to facilitate the seamless experience of using your site. RokSprocket Features benefits from a custom, per-panel array of up to 16 animation types. Read More
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  • Custom Animation

    Animation provides an extended layout of visual flair as well as smooth interaction for your visitors, to facilitate the seamless experience of using your site. RokSprocket Features benefits from a custom, per-panel array of up to 16 animation types. Read More

  • Background Slideshow

    Epsilon provides for full width, custom, transitional background images, in the slideshow position, a full width container, specifically designed for RokSprocket's Features layout. It also has separate options for per panel background and content images. Read More

  • A Modern Approach to Design.

    Epsilon is a modern, sectioned based design, with a diverse infusion of background textures and patterns. These enrich and differentiate your site whilst maintaining an overall conservative approach, for flexible site application. Read More
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  • USA Fencing Board of Directors Candidates

    The Candidates respond to questions asked by the USFCA general membership! Check out all the answers at the "Read More" link below. Read More

  • High Performance Coaches Workshop

    A shared culture of the practice of the sword is key to reaching high performance. This culture is built around the understanding of the competitive situation, the scientific knowledge, the experiential knowledge, and the skills that we have acquired throughout our practice as a fencer, whether as a...

    August 05,2023 to August 06,2023

    Los Angeles, CA
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  • NCDP Level 3B Defensive - Epee

    Level 3B This NCDP Level 3B Epee Clinic is the second of two 12-hour face-to-face clinics required as part of the National Coaching Development Program (NCDP). It is designed for the Moniteur level candidates. Level 3B covers developmental principles and mechanics of instructing defensive and...

    August 19,2023 to August 20,2023

    Ankeny, IA
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  • NCDP Level 3A Offensive - Epee

    Level 3A Offensive This NCDP Level 3A Offensive Epee Clinic is one of two 12-hour face-to-face clinics required as part of the National Coaching Development Program (NCDP). It is designed for the Moniteur level candidates. Level 3A Offensive clinics cover developmental principles and mechanics of...

    August 12,2023 to August 13,2023

    Ankeny, IA
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  • Historic Strategic Alliance between USFCA and USAFencing

    “The historic alliance between USA Fencing and USFCA marks a new era in fencing coaching development in the United States,” she says. “Thanks to the leadership of USFCA President Dr. Rob Handelman and the farsightedness of USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews, this agreement will provide U.S. coaches with the resources and support they need to develop their skills and knowledge. This will ultimately lead to more homegrown quality coaches and, therefore, more growth in the U.S. fencing community.”

  • NCDP Level 3A/B and 4A/B Residency Clinic - All Weapons

    This National Coaching Development Program (NCDP) Residency Clinic is a four-day clinic that covers the NCDP Level 3 curriculum (Moniteur) and the first half of the Level 4 curriculum (Prevot) in foil, epee, and saber. This NCDP 4-Day Residency Clinic is a great opportunity for coaches in training...

    August 03,2023 to August 06,2023

    Falls Church, VA
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  • NCDP Level 3A/B and 4A/B Residency Clinic - All Weapons

    This National Coaching Development Program (NCDP) Residency Clinic is a five-day clinic that covers the NCDP Level 3 curriculum (Moniteur) and the first half of the Level 4 curriculum (Prevot) in foil, epee, and saber. This NCDP Residency Clinic is a great opportunity for coaches in training (CIT)...

    June 14,2023 to June 18,2023

    Whitewater, WI
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  • NCDP Level 3A Offensive - Foil and Epee

    This NCDP Level 3A Foil and Epee Clinic is one of two 12-hour face-to-face clinics required as part of the National Coaching Development Program (NCDP). It is designed for the Moniteur level candidates. Level 3A clinics cover developmental principles and mechanics of instructing offensive fencing...

    May 14,2023 to May 21,2023

    Philadelphia, PA
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US Fencing Coaches Association Membership

The US Fencing Coaches Association is the only organization in the United States dedicated to the needs, interests and promotion of fencing coaches by providing instruction and support to coaches, and nationally & internationally recognized certification We encourage and welcome fencers, administrators, parents and anyone who loves the sport to join the USFCA and contribute to the growth of the sport. Benefits available to members include continuing education opportunities, coaching clinics, certifications, and more.

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Learning Materials

To prepare you for testing at any of the four certification levels as a fencing coach, we provide a collection of training and coaching materials in the form of articles and videos, as well as how-to guides and checklists for each written or practical exam. Courses are available in your membership portal and are included in the purchase of an exam.

For more information about the certification levels and examination process, click here.

US Fencing Coaches Association Membership

One of the core benefits of membership in the Coaches Association is the opportunity to become certified, or increase your certification level. The USFCA examines and certifies coaches at the four levels recognized internationally by the Academie d'Armes International (AAI) and its member organizations. This program is supervised by the Certification and Accreditation Board, consisting of Fencing Masters elected by other member Fencing Masters. The USFCA certification program provides the fencing coach or teacher a measurement of his or her knowledge and ability through an examination process and certification program.

Certification is granted to individual coaches on four levels: Assistant Moniteur, Moniteur, Prévôt, and Fencing Master. Furthermore, the USFCA offers coaches' clinics, specialized training and continuing education.

For more information about the certification levels and examination process, click here.

US Fencing Coaches Association Education

You'll have access to an archive of thesis papers from previous Masters candidates and continuing education opportunities through a series of in-person clinics and events. The USFCA hosts both national and regional coaching clinics, featuring many of the top coaches and professionals from the US and around the world.

Additionally, USFCA members (including those who join at the clinic) will be awarded CEU credits for their time spent at the clinic.

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    USFCA Members enjoy a unique set of benefits, unavailable through any other coaching or fencing organizations.

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