AI for Fencers, Parents, and Coaches: 5 Ways to Train Smarter By Forrest MacDougall, Head Coach and Owner, Precision Athletics Fencing Club  Every fencer in my club has a smartphone. Every parent does. Every coach does. And sitting inside almost every one of those phones is the most powerful […]
How to Prepare for a Fencing Tournament: A Complete Guide for Competitive Fencers and Parents Stepping off the strip at practice and onto the strip at a tournament are two very different experiences. Â At practice, everything is familiar. You know the space, you know your opponents, and mistakes don’t […]
Why Competitive Fencing Builds Confidence, Discipline, and Mental Strength Fencing is often described as fast, technical, and physically demanding. But for many athletes, its greatest impact happens internally. Â Beyond footwork and blade work, competitive fencing teaches athletes how to manage pressure, quiet self-doubt, and stay focused when it matters […]
From Beginner to Competitive Fencer: How a Structured Training Pathway Works One of the most common questions parents ask when their child starts fencing is: “What does the path forward actually look like?”  The answer is reassuring—and sometimes surprising. There is no single timeline for becoming a competitive fencer. […]
What Makes a Great Fencing Coach? Credentials, Experience, and What Actually Matters Choosing a fencing coach is one of the most important decisions a parent or athlete will make. Fencing is a coach-driven sport—unlike team sports where peer dynamics and game experience drive development, fencing athletes rely almost entirely on […]