About Me
Biography
I'm originally from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and moved to Leicester to study a BSc in Physics with Space Science and Technology. I graduated in the Summer of 2005. Whilst at University I decided to join the Fencing club after a long fascination with the sport. When I was there I began to learn to fence and also my coaching career.
After my degree I decided to complete a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) in Secondary Science; my specialism being Physics. By this time I was already an assistant coach at the University club as well as at Leicester Fencing Club. I have been fencing in Leicester ever since.
From passing the PGCE I took a job at Longslade Community College where I taught GCSE and A Level Physics, GCSE Electronics and GCSE Science. |
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Fencing
I am a member of the British Academy of Fencing (BAF) which is an organisation run by coaches for coaches. The National Governing Body for Fencing in the UK is the British Fencing Association (BFA). With my membership of both organisations I have Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.
I am currently coaching at;
- Leicester Fencing Club where we cater for lots of people; those new to fencing through to world class fencers.
- Harborough Swords in Market Harborough where I coach with Professor Graham Stretton.
- Uppingham School where I'm proud to say after 10 months of my coaching one of the beginners placed 26th out of 117 entrants.
- Pochin Primary School
- Leicester High School for Girls
- Longslade Community College
- King Edward 6th College
- Dixie Grammar School
- Dagfa House School, Nottingham
I have previously coached at;
- Burleigh Community College {soon to go back in Autumn 2010}
- Twycross House School {Swallows Summer School}
I am able to teach all three weapons; Foil, Epee and Sabre, however Foil and Epee are the main weapons I coach at the moment.
I am also available to coach 6-10 year olds using mini-fence. A system devised by Leon Paul which consists of foam weapons and plastic masks. Should you wish your son/daughter and their friends to experience mini-fence for a birthday party or an activity session please indicate this in your communication.
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