Virtual Mentoring

Meet virtually with Lee Kiefer or Gerek Meinhardt for one-on-one coaching and suggestions to level up your fencing.

Sessions are 30 minutes over video call that include tactical advice as well more general advice such as bout strategy, keeping cool under pressure, and optimizing practice. They take on one of three formats:

  1. Fencer uploads one of their videos (typically have time for a 15-point bout or a few 5-point bouts) for mentor to review before the session. During the session, fencer and mentor watch and discuss the video together, highlighting areas for improvement and discussing ideas to apply at practice and future competition. Mentor will send notes on the bout and main takeaways following the session.

  2. Mentor selects a high-level international bout to review together and identify takeaways and best practices to apply to fencer’s game.

  3. Fencer and mentor have a Q&A to talk about fencing and get advice or ideas on a range of topics.

With many of our clients that we regularly work with once every month or two, we do a combination of the above. If you decide that this is something you would like for your fencer and book a multiple-session package, you can decide the format on a session-by-session basis. Thank you for letting us be a part of your fencing journey!

We do hope to add more accessible group classes and other mentoring formats so stay tuned!

Mentor Pricing

    • Single Session: $175

    • 2-Session Bundle: $330 ($165 each)

    • 3-Session Bundle: $465 ($155 each)

    • Single Session: $150

    • 2-Session Bundle: $290 ($145 each)

    • 3-Session Bundle: $420 ($140 each)

Getting started with our program is simple! Click the button below to email us and we’ll reply with next steps.

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Virtual Mentoring Testimonials

  • "Thank you so much for the video session and after session note. This certainly blew our expectations away. I have been thinking how best to help his particular fencing style, and you provided some very concrete points that he can take to his practice and competition."

    Parent, 13-year-old

  • "[Fencer] was on cloud 9 after his session with you. Thank you for the coaching and mentoring you provided! He found it so helpful and I think he was also a bit star-struck."

    Parent, 16-year-old

  • "We’re incredibly grateful for all the advice and support you gave her — from the nutrition tips to the mental strategies and tactical insight. [Fencer] really took your advice to heart and worked hard to apply it during the tournament. It made a noticeable difference in how she approached her fencing and handled the tough moments. Thank you again for your guidance and encouragement — it truly had an impact."

    Parent, 12-year-old

  • "Firstly, a huge thank you for being so present and approachable. [Fencer] was nervous for the chat! The feedback is incredibly helpful and he's excited to incorporate your thoughts into his practice."

    Parent, 10-year-old

  • "Thanks so much for your time yesterday on the call, your great insights and tips from the video review, and the follow-up email with the great Nutrition and Hydration info! All very helpful! Before the session, [Fencer] was very excited and really looking forward to it, so it’s great to hear it lived up to her expectations."

    Parent, 12-year-old

  • "Thank you so much for an amazing virtual clinic session with [Fencer]. I have heard that the session was very useful to her. I hope you can continue mentoring her, probably after some major competitions. She may consider participating in some competitions in America in the future as well. Also, thank you for the great tips on things to eat during competition."

    Parent, 15-year-old

  • "Thank you so much for today. [Fencer] is on Cloud 9! You had perfect, specific tactical tips that she can work on. I really appreciate it."

    Parent, 12-year-old

  • "Thank you so much for the info and the feedback. I don't think that they ever received such thoughtful and thorough feedback. They appreciate it so much and are ready to work on improving their fencing skills. They were so excited to meet you on zoom, what a great opportunity for them. They were jumping up and down all evening after talking to you."

    Parents, 11-year-old and 13-year-old

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of videos should I upload?

A tournament video would be best, but videos from practice also work. We typically have time to review one 15-point bout or three 5-point bouts, so we leave plenty of time for discussion.

If I book multiple sessions, are they all during the same period or can I upload more videos in the future? How does it work?

When you book a 3-session package, we will schedule a time for the first session and send a link for you to upload the video(s) for that session. We generally recommend waiting at least a month between sessions so your fencer has time to work on our advice at practice and/or competition. When the next month (or whatever time frame you would like) approaches, we will reach back out to set a time for the next session and send a new link to upload video(s) for that session.

Can I record the session?

We do not permit session recordings, but are happy to pose for screenshots together at any point during the session.

How should I prepare for the session?

Please come prepared with questions! We also recommend that fencers bring a notebook to the session to record feedback and ideas. We will also send our own notes following the session.

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