Michael Aufrichtig is in his 16th year as the Head Coach of Columbia University’s Fencing Program, leading the team to an impressive combined record of 518-103 (83%). Under his leadership, Columbia Fencing has secured three NCAA Championships (2015, 2016, 2019), nine Men’s Ivy League Championships (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024,2026), and seven Women’s Ivy League Championships (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2026). His excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including USA Fencing Coaches Association Varsity Coach of the Year in 2016, Women’s Ivy Coach of the Year (2015, 2019, 2020, 2026), and Men’s Ivy Coach of the Year (2022, 2024, 2026). Michael has also been a pivotal figure at the New York Athletic Club (NYAC), where he has served as Chairman of the Fencing Program since 2007. During his tenure, NYAC fencers have achieved 23 Individual and 27 Team National Championships, produced 51 USA World Team Members, and sent 24 athletes to the Olympics, winning a total of 14 World Championship team medals (8 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) and an Olympic bronze. The NYAC had five fencers and one pentathlete for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Beyond his role at Columbia and NYAC, Michael served on the USA Fencing Board of Directors (2014-2016), was the USA Olympic Fencing Coach for Modern Pentathlon in 2012, and the USA Women’s Épée World Team Coach in 2009.