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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 26, 20216 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Which is better: 3 meters or 4?
Reflections on the various en garde line distances
Kate
Mar 13, 20173 min read
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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
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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
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Exuberant failure might be required here
An excerpt from welcometothecircusblog
Kate
Feb 12, 20171 min read
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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
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The Fencer: a poem
A poem for female fencers
Kate
Feb 11, 20171 min read
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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
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In a slump…
I'm currently struggling with a lack of determination.
Kate
Nov 1, 20161 min read
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It’s OK (women) to win
Being a female competitive athlete is a unique experience.
Kate
Apr 28, 20163 min read
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5 Questions about Life: My Answers
Here are the answers I wrote for the 5 questions about life
Kate
Mar 11, 20164 min read
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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
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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
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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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