Executive Director

Connie Schreiber

Our Executive Director Connie Schreiber, is a veteran of the world of fencing. She is willing to share her more than 10 years of experience at the national and international levels for the benefit of parents and fencers alike. Connie’s philosophy is to have a professional, family-friendly environment at the club that can support Foil and Epee fencers at any stage of their journey in the exciting world of fencing. Connie is well known for her support of the coaches who develop training strategies to fit the individual needs of every fencer. 

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Coaches

Coaches at FSA have undergone extensive training including at world renowned fencing institutions. Many received degrees certifying them to coach all 3 weapons. FSA coaches are current or former top-rated fencers at the national and international level including the Olympic Games. FSA coaches also have been certified as referees. They stand behind our fencers 100 percent.

​Rolando Tucker Leon
​Foil Coach

For three years Rolando was ranked first in the world for foil (1995-97).  Named in "Cuba's Top 10 Athletes" in 1994, he has won gold medals at National Tournaments, Central-American Games, Pan-Am Games, World Cups, and World Championships.  A former Olympian, his team took home the bronze medal at the Atlanta games in 1996.  Rolando has since held a glittering coaching career in Palmares Spain, where his students became absolute champions of Spain seven times, and won many championships in all categories, including a Bronze Medal in 2002 Team World Championship. Rolando received a degree in Fencing from I.S.C.F Manuel Fajardo in Havana, Cuba, where he studied the training of all 3 weapons.

​Ayman Fayez
​Epee Coach

Ayman Fayez has been fencing at a high level since he was a teenager. At the age of 15, Ayman won the Gold Medal at the 2008 World Championship becoming the first Egyptian, Arabian, and African in history to achieve this accomplishment. Following up his World Championship, Ayman won the Gold Medal at the Junior World Cup in Portugal and a Silver Medal at the Junior World Championship Jordan. Ayman qualified for the 2012 Olympics as the youngest fencer in the Epee event. Following up his 2012 Olympic debut, Ayman again qualified for the Olympics in RIO 2016. While still fencing at the competitive level, Ayman began his coaching career in Atlanta. His extensive up to date knowledge benefits all, but specifically he is able to relate his experience and strategies to the high level fencers on the strip at the Fencing Sports Academy. 
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Yasmany Diaz Hernandez
​Foil & Epee Coach

Yasmany has results as both a high level fencer and coach. Being familiar with the competitive circuit as a fencer, including a Bronze Medal at the Arizona ROC in 2017, he has coached his students to successes of their own accord. 7 of his fencers competed in the 2017 Summer National Championships. Yasmany earned a degree in physical medicine and rehabilitation and personalized sports training. This degree allows him to maximize his fencers’ training and their results at all competitive levels. He has extensive National and International experience as head coach and assistant coach in a multitude of countries.

Guillermo Madrigal Sardinas
Foil & Epee Coach

Guillermo is a member of Puerto Rico's Olympic Fencing Committee and served as coach of the National team for foil and epee. He was also the President of Casa Cuba fencing club and Team Captain of the National Cuban Fencing Team.  He earned many Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at individual and team international competitions and was a National Champion in Cuba several times.  Coach Guillermo's style combines focus on basic skills, discipline, attention to details and caring for each individual fencer. Guillermo studied the art of fencing at the University of the Superior Institute of Physic Education Manuel Fajardo in Havana, Cuba from 2002 to 2008. He received a degree in fencing and studied all 3 weapons.

Alexis Machado Cordoves
Foil & Epee Program Manager

Machado Studied the art of fencing at the Higher Institute of Physical Culture where he studied fencing training and specialized in coaching of all 3 weapons. He has extensive experience in the management of sports programs on a national level. As a coach Machado saw success in coaching individuals and teams. most notably coaching fencers to consecutive medals in school championships in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and national olympics gold medals in 2011, 2012, 2013. His past experience and coaching ability allows him to develop a cohesive fencing program for the club, while being able to create a program which takes into account each individual fencer's talent. Machado's espertise enables the fencer to achieve their full potential.

Ahmed Hassan Hassanin
Foil Coach

Ahmed participated in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games in foil as a member of Egypt’s national team. He won many medals at the national and international levels. On the strip, he has coached several National teams including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. He has trained fencers who went on to participate in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Ahmed’s coaching success was noticed by the French Fencing Federation who awarded him several certificates of excellence. Ahmed's fencers at FSA captured multiple medals at regional and national competitions, including the USFA Summer Nationals.

Fencing Sports Academy often has openings for foil and epee coaches as well as for fitness and administrative staff.  FSA seeks coaches who can help build a competitive fencing program starting with introducing fencing to the beginner classes and develop those fencers into national and international champions. The club looks for team players with a positive and highly professional attitude along with the  ability to work with children, teens, and adults.  If interested please send CV to fencingtoday@gmail.com.