Coaches
All PVFA coaches are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
PVFA coaches are trained, certified, are bound by the USFCA Code of Ethics and Safesport rules, and do not tolerate abuse or mistreatment of our students. We believe that we offer a safe environment for our students that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination, and the trust we have gained from them and their parents reinforces that belief.
All PVFA coaches are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
PVFA coaches are trained, certified, are bound by the USFCA Code of Ethics and Safesport rules, and do not tolerate abuse or mistreatment of our students. We believe that we offer a safe environment for our students that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination, and the trust we have gained from them and their parents reinforces that belief.
Fencing Master Paul Sise
Certifications:
Maitre d' Escrime Epee - United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the International Academy of Arms(AAI)
Prevot d'Armes- United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the International Academy of Arms(AAI)
Examiner Trainer - United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA)
Level 3 - United States Fencing Association (USFA) Coaches College in foil, epee, and saber
Level 3- USFA Armorers College
Leader Level-American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
USA Fencing Professional Member and SafeSport Certified
Epee Referee
Life/Coach Member of USA Fencing
One of only four certified Fencing Masters* in all of New England, Coach Sise trains both fencers and coaches. Paul teaches beginner through advanced classes and individual lessons in foil, epee, and saber. His students range from recreational fencers to many A-Rated fencers, college fencing scholarship recipients, and national and international medalists. Several of his students have also earned coaching and refereeing certifications. He is the author of A Basic Foil Companion and A Basic Fencing Companion which are published by SKA Swordplay Press , and "Height Differences in Epee Fencing and Strategies for the Shorter Fencer" which was his thesis for Fencing Master certification. He and Coach Ferullo co-authored the essay "Coaching Fencers with Learning Disabilities" which was published in the Winter 2006 edition of "The Swordmaster" magazine. From 2011 to 2020 he was a member of the Certification and Accreditation Board (CAB) of the United States Fencing Coaches Association and served as the board's Chairman for two years. Paul was also a member of the USFCA's 2017 and 2019 Coaches Academy staff. For those interested in becoming fencing coaches, or improving their current skills, Paul offers coaching clinics in the New England area along with John Krauss of the Down East School of Fencing.
*The others being John Krauss, Bill Shipman, and Michael Marx.
Certifications:
Maitre d' Escrime Epee - United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the International Academy of Arms(AAI)
Prevot d'Armes- United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the International Academy of Arms(AAI)
Examiner Trainer - United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA)
Level 3 - United States Fencing Association (USFA) Coaches College in foil, epee, and saber
Level 3- USFA Armorers College
Leader Level-American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
USA Fencing Professional Member and SafeSport Certified
Epee Referee
Life/Coach Member of USA Fencing
One of only four certified Fencing Masters* in all of New England, Coach Sise trains both fencers and coaches. Paul teaches beginner through advanced classes and individual lessons in foil, epee, and saber. His students range from recreational fencers to many A-Rated fencers, college fencing scholarship recipients, and national and international medalists. Several of his students have also earned coaching and refereeing certifications. He is the author of A Basic Foil Companion and A Basic Fencing Companion which are published by SKA Swordplay Press , and "Height Differences in Epee Fencing and Strategies for the Shorter Fencer" which was his thesis for Fencing Master certification. He and Coach Ferullo co-authored the essay "Coaching Fencers with Learning Disabilities" which was published in the Winter 2006 edition of "The Swordmaster" magazine. From 2011 to 2020 he was a member of the Certification and Accreditation Board (CAB) of the United States Fencing Coaches Association and served as the board's Chairman for two years. Paul was also a member of the USFCA's 2017 and 2019 Coaches Academy staff. For those interested in becoming fencing coaches, or improving their current skills, Paul offers coaching clinics in the New England area along with John Krauss of the Down East School of Fencing.
*The others being John Krauss, Bill Shipman, and Michael Marx.
RJ Ferullo
Certifications:
Moniteur d' Escrime - Foil and Saber USFCA
Level 1 Foil, Level 2 Epee and Saber - USFA Coaches College.
Leader Level-American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
Robert "RJ" Ferullo teaches the saber class and is available for saber lessons on Tuesday nights. He is the Head Coach of UMass Fencing and was the head coach for the Northampton High Fencing Team for over a dozen years. He co-authored the essay "Coaching Fencers with Learning Disabilities " which was published in the Winter 2006 edition of "The Swordmaster" magazine.
Ken Mondschein
Certifications:
Maitre d' Armes Historique USFCA
Prevot d' Fleuret, Epee USFCA
Moniteur d' Escrime Sabre- USFCA.
Ken has a Ph.D in medieval history and he teaches the Historical Fencing classes at PVFA. He has over twenty years of experience in fencing and other Western martial arts and has studied both in the US and in Europe. He also holds a second-degree black belt in karate, is an accomplished equestrian, and enjoys jousting. His translation of Camillo Agrippa’s Fencing: A Renaissance Treatise is available through Italica Press. His book, The Art of the Two-Handed Sword, is available from SKA Swordplay Press.
Certifications:
Maitre d' Armes Historique USFCA
Prevot d' Fleuret, Epee USFCA
Moniteur d' Escrime Sabre- USFCA.
Ken has a Ph.D in medieval history and he teaches the Historical Fencing classes at PVFA. He has over twenty years of experience in fencing and other Western martial arts and has studied both in the US and in Europe. He also holds a second-degree black belt in karate, is an accomplished equestrian, and enjoys jousting. His translation of Camillo Agrippa’s Fencing: A Renaissance Treatise is available through Italica Press. His book, The Art of the Two-Handed Sword, is available from SKA Swordplay Press.
Kelly Fitzroy
Certifications:
Moniteur d' Armes - Foil, Epee, and Saber- USFCA
Kelly teaches the Saturday Youth Class as well as individual foil and epee lessons. She is also associated with Rainbow Rescues Inc, a volunteer run animal foster care and placement program.
Certifications:
Moniteur d' Armes - Foil, Epee, and Saber- USFCA
Kelly teaches the Saturday Youth Class as well as individual foil and epee lessons. She is also associated with Rainbow Rescues Inc, a volunteer run animal foster care and placement program.
Assistant Coaches
We have many Assistant Coaches to help keep the club running efficiently and to help keep everyone safe and having fun while they learn.
We have many Assistant Coaches to help keep the club running efficiently and to help keep everyone safe and having fun while they learn.
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Camilla R. Sise
Certifications: Moniteur d' Armes - Foil, Epee, and Saber- USFCA USFCA Prevot written exam - Passed Referee in Foil, Epee, and Saber Camilla is the head coach the Amherst College Fencing Club as well as a coach of Northampton High School's fencing team. She also helps with coaching duties at PVFA. She also teaches a fencing course during Paideia week at the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School where she is a high school physics teacher and head of the science department. |
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Nicole Mann
Certifications: Moniteur de Saber USA Fencing Coach Member and SafeSport Certified ISSA-Certified Fitness Professional Nicole helps coach the Tuesday saber class and is the head coach for the Northampton High School fencing team. Nicole is a certified Personal Trainer and is also a proud member of the U.S. National Guard. |
Youth Class Assistants Our teenage fencers have the option to earn USFCA coaching certification through our Assistant Moniteur program by helping to teach our Youth fencing class.
Our current youth assistants are:
Our current youth assistants are:
Sean Quinlan
Fitz Campbell