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Coach Education
In the past I have run several Coaching Workshops in Leicester on behalf of Leicester Fencing Club. Professor Graham Stretton was lead tutor on these days. Sometimes I was training for my coaching, and a couple of times I was assisting in the education of Level 1 and Level 2 coaches.
Since then I have assisted in the delivery of an England Fencing Level 1/Level 2 Coach Education Course in the Autumn of 2010. This helped me gain my CTS (Certificate of Tutoring in Sport Level 3) and IAPS (Introduction to Assessment Practices in Sport) qualifications. As one of only two people, so far, to have gained this qualification I am in a unique position to assist people to gain initial coaching qualifications.
For those people who are already coaches, who wish to gain a better qualification, I am able to offer assistance with personal performance for coaching. I know from personal experience that this has been essential for me to climb up the coaching ladder. Please see the following section for more information.
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Personal Performance
Several fencers have booked time away from clubs in order to train on a one-to-one basis. This has several benefits, not only does it offer the opportunity for greater levels of concentration, but it also allows the fencer to work on a specific aspect of their technique or tactics for a longer period of time over regular sessions.
As mentioned above I have had the opportunity to work with an excellent coach on my own personal performance which has enhanced my own fencing as well as my coaching. I am well aware how important personal performance lessons are for improving technique for coaching as this is shown in the pupils I work with.
Not only is it strongly recommended that fencers take up private lessons but also coaches wishing to climb the coaching ladder.
If you are interested in coach education and/or in personal performace contact me.
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Schools
I work in several state schools as well as the indedpendent sector. If you are in the Leicester or Leicestershire and Rutland area and would like to have a taster session, beginners groups or "extended schools" groups, please contact me. I am able to cater for people aged 6+.
I am also able to cater for the various aspects in the school curriculum which are associated with fencing; Duke of Edinburgh Award, GCSE and A Level PE, Junior and Community Sport Leader Awards and other Sport Science related courses.
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Groups and Associations
Are you a member of the Round Table, Ladies Circle or the WI? I have made contact with various groups around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland however I know there are many more out there. Are you a group of people interested in a taster session or learning to fence? Is fencing a sport you’ve never tried? I’d like to hear from you!
Previous groups which have experience fencing include;
- Ashby Round Table
- Leicester Round Table
- Heanor and Hucknall Round Table
- 8th Wigston Guides
- Harborough Scouts
- Great Glen Scouts
- 3rd Market Harborough Cubs
I am able to give historical demonstrations for fencing as well as theatrical stage fighting. I have previously worked with some amateur dramatic groups for realistic looking re-enactments. I ran taster sessions at places such as Fitness First.
Please contact me if you’re interested in a taster or a beginners group.
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Children’s Birthday Parties
Put your feet up! Relax and enjoy up to 60 minutes of peace and quiet, or you can get involved too!
- Has your son or daughter always wanted to have something different at their birthday party?
- Have you contacted party planners and found that nothing has interested you?
Why not contact me and I am able to offer an experience called minifence from Leon Paul; a set of foam swords and masks with an experienced and highly qualified instructor leading the session. I am able to offer flexible sessions which will excite, enthuse and enliven any party!
All prices include tuition and equipment. Prices are negotiable for groups of 10 or more. Please contact me for more details.
Please see the Testimonial page for a look at a recent birthday party!
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Corporate Team Building
Have you ever wondered how to build a successful team of individuals? Through fencing, either minifence or full kit, you can build good working relationships upon which you can build a truly motivated workforce.
With such a unique and unusual activity, participants are sure to remember the experience. Not only will it build mental and physical strategy but it will also teach an unparalleled skill to use in business.
Fencing can help to improve concentration levels, mental and physical abilities, control, co-ordination and balance as well as strategy and tactics in the modern world.
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Fetes and Fairs
Are you organising a local event? Are you looking for something to get people’s attention?
Why not ask about how minifence and/or ‘metal’ fencing can get young and old alike flocking to your event. Anybody from as young as 6 up to 106 can take part! This could be in conjunction with a demonstration or a taster session.
Past events have included the fair at Foxton Locks. Please enquire for more details.
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Wheelchair fencing and Disabled fencing
Fencing has been in the Olympic Games since 1896 and disabled or wheelchair fencing was developed in 1960 by Sir Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
I am currently coaching several people who qualify for wheelchair fencing, even though they don’t use a wheelchair! Please see the criteria for more information.
Athletes who have had a spinal cord injury (quadriplegic and paraplegic), athletes with lower leg amputations, athletes with cerebral palsy and athletes with other physical disabilities which require the use of a wheelchair are all eligible to compete in wheelchair fencing.
Classification
• Class A incorporates those athletes with good balance and recovery and full trunk movement;
• Class B those with poor balance and recovery but full use of one or both upper limbs;
• Class C athletes with severe physical impairment in all four limbs.
www.bdfa.org.uk
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If you’re interested in starting to learn and you are eligible from the criteria above, please contact me through the form on the website.
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Private Fencing Lessons
If you are a current fencer in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area and you fence Foil or Epee, please contact me as we can organise lessons as part of a group or on an individual basis.
Private lessons give fencers the opportunity to gain more quality time with a coach. If fencers are under 18 I will require the parent/guardian to stay in the hall at all times during the lesson.
For more information or to enquire about individual training programmes designed for you please contact me using the details supplied.
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Equipment
My preferred supplier is Leon Paul Equipment Company Ltd. They offer a wide variety and many levels of equipment; from the beginner to the more advanced fencer. Please visit the Leon Paul Shop for more information.
Should you wish to discuss any equipment requirments, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have procured equipment on behalf of Shepshed High School and many individuals.
I have previously repaired weapons and spools for Uppingham School as well as Leicester Fencing Club.
I am also able to offer basic repairs on kit such as weapon rewires etc. If you need your weapon or bodywire fixed please contact me.
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