" ...where everything is tailored to your individual needs."
Vitaliy Tsvetkov - Coach
Al Girof - Head Coach/Club Owner
Coach Vitaly is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach. He has extensive fencing experience, and our students love him for his engaging coaching style.
Vitaliy's References
Coach Al has decades of fencing experience and has coached many national finalists. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the sport.
Al's References
"Vitaliy is a very good children's coach, adored by kids, valued by their parents, and respected by his friends."
- Sofia Velikaya
2016 Olympics Gold and Silver medalist
2012 Olympic Silver Medalist
8 Time World Champion
Education
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
State University of Physical Education, Moscow, Russia
Theory and Methodology of Sports Training in Fencing
State University of Physical Education, Moscow, Russia
Coaching Experience
Integrity Fencing Studio, Coach
Chatham, NJ
New Jersey Fencing Alliance, Coach
Maplewood, NJ
En Garde Fencing Club (Tyshler's Fencing School)
Moscow, Russia
2013
2012
2007
"Al is one of a small percentage of fencing coaches who has risen to the very top of his field. His record shows that he has extraordinary qualities and wide range of experience teaching children and adults."
- Zoran Tulum
Zeta Fencing Studio
Owner And Head Coach
USA Olympic Coach 2016-2020
USA National Coach 1989-1996, 2014
Fencing Coach, Stanford University 1997-1999
Fencing Coach, Harvard University 1985-1987
Education
Tyshler's Fencing School Coaching Certification
State University of Physical Education, Moscow, Russia
Coaching Experience
Integrity Fencing Studio, Head Coach
Chatham, NJ
Cornell University Summer Program, Saber Coach
Ithaca, NY
Zeta Fencing Studio, Saber Coach
Natick, MA
2013
2010
2007