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'Epee, Fleuret - United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the International Academy of Arms (AAI)
Prevot de Sabre- 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
Foil, Epee, and Saber 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 A Basic Fencing Companion, and "Height Differences in Epee Fencing and Strategies for the Shorter Fencer" which was his thesis for Fencing Master certification. He is the author of several articles that have been published in "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. Masters Sise and Krauss are two of only a handful of coaches that have been selected to teach the USFCA's official National Coaching Development Program clinics.
*The others being John Krauss, Bill Shipman, and Michael Marx.
Certifications:
Maitre d'Epee, Fleuret - United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the International Academy of Arms (AAI)
Prevot de Sabre- 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
Foil, Epee, and Saber 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 A Basic Fencing Companion, and "Height Differences in Epee Fencing and Strategies for the Shorter Fencer" which was his thesis for Fencing Master certification. He is the author of several articles that have been published in "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. Masters Sise and Krauss are two of only a handful of coaches that have been selected to teach the USFCA's official National Coaching Development Program clinics.
*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. Buy his books The Art of the Rapier and The Art of the Two Handed Sword.
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. Buy his books The Art of the Rapier and The Art of the Two Handed Sword.
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. Camilla earned a Bronze in Vet-40 Women's Epee at the St. Louis North America Cup in 2023. |
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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 Certified Assistant Moniteur d' Epee, USFCA Sean is a competitive epee fencer and is working to earn an Eagle Scout certification. Sean has attended a coaching clinic with Olympian David Micahnik. |
Quinlan (left) scores the gold medal winning counter-attack
against an A rated fencer in Boston.
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Willa Barman
Certified Assistant Moniteur d' Epee, USFCA
Captain of the Northampton High School Fencing Team
Willa is a competitive epee fencer, musician, and gymnast. She is the only PVFA fencer who can walk the length of the fencing strip without her feet touching the floor. Willa attended the USFCA's National Coaching Development Program level 3A clinic and a clinic with Olympian David Micahnik.
Fitz Campbell
Certified Assistant Moniteur d' Epee, USFCA
Fitz is a competitive epee fencer, pianist, and tennis player. Fitz has earned a reputation for being patient and supportive when working with young children. Fitz has attended USFCA coaching clinics.
Kerem Erden
Certified Assistant Moniteur de Sabre, USFCA
Kerem fences saber at PVFA. Because our youth class students learn foil and saber, his saber skills are very welcome. Kerem attended the USFCA's National Coaching Development Program level 3A clinic.
Sam Barr
Sam is a competitive epee fencer, actor, musician, and goal keeper for his high school's soccer team.