Kathryn Lewis-Salem   
            Coach Kathryn is Head Coach at FRFC. She is certified by the US Fencing Coaches Association and USA Fencing and has coached and taught fencing at clubs and universities in Texas and Philadelphia. As a World Class fencer she was a member of the US squad and made many National and International Finals.  Formerly ranked second in the United States she was a Two-Time National Epee Champion and Bronze Medal National Championship Foil Teams member. Her fencing honors include serving as US Olympic Committee Athlete Liaison, USA Fencing Athlete Representative, US Junior Pan Am Team Manager, USA Fencing Philadelphia Division Chair and USA Fencing North Texas Division Chair. Kathryn holds an MFA and BS degrees and is a licensed K-12 teacher. She currently teaches Art History at UCCS.


Abdel Salem

            Coach Salem is Head Coach at the US Air Force Academy, directing the men’s and women's fencing program since 1998. Qualifying for three Olympic teams he participated in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and again as Coach in Rio 2016. He holds an MD from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, where he was a practicing general physician. Coach Salem was named the US Olympic Committee's Fencing Coach of the Year.  He is a certified Fencing Master in all three weapons and has served as US World Team Coach numerous times. While at USAFA the Falcons have won many Western Region Championships.  Coach Salem has coached a team of primarily walk-ons to six All-Americans and a national champion. Teaching and coaching fencing at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College, New York Fencer’s Club and founding Lone Star Fencing Center (Dallas) and Fairmont Park Fencing Center (Philadelphia) his fortunate students include U.S. Olympic and World Team members.  He has served as a staff member of the U.S. Fencing Coaches College and Coach for the World Military Games.  Coach Salem is a past President of the United States Fencing Coaches Association who awarded him a Certificate of Merit and is certified by USA Fencing.


Judith Steed   

            Following in the footsteps of various family members, Coach Judith first began fencing at Virginia Tech and competed on the University Fencing Team. As a faculty member and researcher, her career has been committed to helping adults achieve their own personal best in all facets of their lives. Certified as an Executive Coach in the field of Leadership, Coach Judith has leveraged her teaching and facilitating skills to support the learning of Fencing Fundamentals to students of all ages. She is certified by USA Fencing and the US Fencing Coaches Association.


Josef Smith   

            Coach Josef began fencing at Texas A&M University in 1979. While his career service took him across the country he maintained his fencing interest through local clubs. He is a great communicator and helps to inspire confidence in his students. Constantly working to improve his coaching credentials he is certified by USA Fencing. Coach Josef is a retired U.S. Army Colonel, and holds MBA and BS degrees.


Omar Elgeziry   

            Coach Omar is a 2016 Olympian. A former Junior and Senior National Champion and qualified for both the London and Beijing Olympics. Omar is currently still an active competitor in Modern Pentathlon and trains and coaches at the Olympic Training Center. Coach Omar is certified by USA Fencing and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.


Benton Gray

            Coach Benton has been involved with strength and conditioning since he was twelve. While competing in Olympic Weightlifting he has placed in multiple national competitions with two first place finishes. Coach Benton is certified by USA fencing.


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