Fencing Adds Sara Vicenzin as Sabre Coach
10/3/2024 9:00:00 AM | Fencing
Vicenzin brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the Lions
NEW YORK — Columbia head fencing coach Michael Aufrichtig has announced the appointment of Sara Vicenzin as sabre coach.
"Sara Vicenzin brings tremendous experience, knowledge, and professionalism, which will align well with our program's vision of maximizing our student-athletes potential," said Aufrichtig. "Her previous work with top-level fencers will make her transition into college fencing very impactful. We're looking forward to having her as part of the Columbia fencing family."
Vicenzin has been involved with fencing for over 45 years. Her coaching achievements include training Olympians and guiding athletes to numerous medals at international competitions. Notably, she coached Olympians such as Michela Battiston, Khalil Thompson, and Shaul Gordon.
Currently, she is the co-owner and co-head coach at Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy and serves as a saber coach at the New York Athletic Club. She has also coached with the U.S. National Team at various World Cups. In her first season working with American fencers, Vicenzin helped her students achieve 10 medals at the North American Cup Competitions and two medals at the cadet and junior world cups.
She previously served as co-head coach at Gemina Scherma Fencing Club and coached members of various national teams, including Italy, Venezuela, Croatia, and Japan. Sara also served as an international fencing referee (FIE) from 2006 to 2009.
In 2005, she earned her "Maestro of Fencing" Degree in Italy at the National Academy of Fencing. Additionally, Vicenzin earned a Sports Management Degree and a Social Community Manager Degree in Rome, Italy.
As an athlete, Vicenzin achieved remarkable success, including being ranked in the top eight of the Italian women's saber, winning bronze medals in the Italian championship, and being a member of the Italian National Team.
For the latest on Columbia's fencing programs, follow @CULionsFencing on Twitter and Instagram and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
"Sara Vicenzin brings tremendous experience, knowledge, and professionalism, which will align well with our program's vision of maximizing our student-athletes potential," said Aufrichtig. "Her previous work with top-level fencers will make her transition into college fencing very impactful. We're looking forward to having her as part of the Columbia fencing family."
Vicenzin has been involved with fencing for over 45 years. Her coaching achievements include training Olympians and guiding athletes to numerous medals at international competitions. Notably, she coached Olympians such as Michela Battiston, Khalil Thompson, and Shaul Gordon.
Currently, she is the co-owner and co-head coach at Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy and serves as a saber coach at the New York Athletic Club. She has also coached with the U.S. National Team at various World Cups. In her first season working with American fencers, Vicenzin helped her students achieve 10 medals at the North American Cup Competitions and two medals at the cadet and junior world cups.
She previously served as co-head coach at Gemina Scherma Fencing Club and coached members of various national teams, including Italy, Venezuela, Croatia, and Japan. Sara also served as an international fencing referee (FIE) from 2006 to 2009.
In 2005, she earned her "Maestro of Fencing" Degree in Italy at the National Academy of Fencing. Additionally, Vicenzin earned a Sports Management Degree and a Social Community Manager Degree in Rome, Italy.
As an athlete, Vicenzin achieved remarkable success, including being ranked in the top eight of the Italian women's saber, winning bronze medals in the Italian championship, and being a member of the Italian National Team.
For the latest on Columbia's fencing programs, follow @CULionsFencing on Twitter and Instagram and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
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