Coaches

Tony Laurene
[Founder / Head Coach]

Tony Laurene began fencing in 2001 with the Bowling Green State University Fencing Club (BGFC). From 2003 - 2004 Tony was captain of the BGFC Collegiate Team and competed in the NCAA. In early 2007, Tony became the assitant coach with the Toledo Blades Fencing Club. During this time Tony was also the club advisor and coach for the BGFC Collegiate Team. In 2009, Tony moved back to the Wadsworth area and founded the Wadsworth Fencing Club.

BGSU Fencing Club (BGFC) 2001 - 2009
BGFC Team (NCAA) 2003 - 2004
Foil Rating C2015
Epee Rating D2013

Evan Littlejohn
[Assistant Coach]

Evan Littlejohn began fencing in February 2010 and has been a student of the Wadsworth Fencing Club for 5 years before becoming a coach with the club. Since beginning fencing Evan has been an active competitor in the USFA earning ratings in both foil and epee.

Foil Rating E2016
Epee Rating E2016

David Frederick
[Coach - Foil]

David Frederick began fencing foil at Wadsworth Fencing Club in February of 2014, he started to compete 6 months after. Spring of 2016 he founded the Zips Fencing Club at the University of Akron and he still runs/coaches the club.

Foil Rating E2016