USFCA Level 3 (Moniteur) NCDP Coaches Clinic
Registration closes May 17, 2025 — in about 18 days
Online Payments Not Accepted
USFCA NCDP Level 3 (Moniteur) Core Clinic
Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2025
Hosted by Down East School of Fencing
Sponsored by the United States Fencing Coaches Association - National Coaches Development Program (NCDP)
Venue:
Orland Community & Fitness Center Gymnasium
21 School House Road
Orland, Maine 04472
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fzcuz8TQSHgC4GRS9
Parking: Large parking lot in front of entrance to gymnasium. See signs where to enter.
Welcome to Maine for our Spring 2025 Clinic. This clinic will be ideal for new or uncertified coaches, physical education teachers learning to teach a fencing unit at their school, current Assistant Moniteurs and Moniteurs, even those coaches working towards Prevot. Coaches with less experience are welcome to attend and all coaches will be given material appropriate for their skill levels. This clinic will include four separate modules of four hours each. Each module will include an assessment. In each module, the Coach Developers (CD) will demonstrate a Moniteur version, and by request, a higher-level version of the material. The Coaches in Training (CIT) will be shown how to teach: warm-ups; individual lessons with fundamental fencing actions (basic towards more advanced); and group classes. The CITs will practice the coaching skills in designated practice sessions with assistance and feedback from the CDs. All of the various aspects of the teaching fencing skills: cueing, distance, timing, managing groups, etc. are being looked at within a usable context. The material that is presented is very useful in contemporary fencing and as Coach Developers, we are committed to you and your coaching development. The coaching training will be offered for Foil, Epee and Saber. CITs must register to participate in the clinic in only one weapon. Fencers ages 13+ with at least a year of competitive experience or equivalent skills are encouraged to register for the clinic as students for a fee of $100 for the weekend through the USFCA's registration page (or pay by check to DESF for $30 per module at the clinic).
About our Coaches (Coach Developers):
The coaching training will be led by Paul Sise, Maitre from Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy, and John Krauss, Maitre from Down East School of Fencing. Other USFCA certified fencing coaches will be assisting.
Since 2009, Maitre Paul Sise and Maitre John Krauss have been hosting clinics and developing fencing coaches in concert with the USFCA. Many fencing coaches who have attended our clinics have progressed to obtain coaching certification and develop their own fencing programs. Here is what coaches say about our coaching clinics: https://www.pioneerfencing.com/coaching-clinic-testimonials.html.
Coach Developers:
John Krauss
Maitre in Foil, Epee and Prevot in Saber
Down East School of Fencing
207-974-8461 (cell or text)
https://www.facebook.com/desfcg
Paul Sise
Maitre in Foil, Epee and Prevot in Saber
Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy
413-204-6387 (club)
https://www.pioneerfencing.com/
Schedule Summary:
For more daily schedule details and content, see the syllabus that is forwarded to you with your AskFRED pre-registration. The daily schedule will include not only the times and daily activities, but the learning objectives of each module and detailed content.
Saturday May 17th : Doors open at 7:30 am. Arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 AM.
From 8:00 to 8:45 am is introductions, schedule review, discussion of certification and professionalism, and then warm up.
Module 1 is from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Lunch from 12:30 till 1:30.
Module 2 is from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
Saturday May 18th : Doors open at 7:30 am. Arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. From 8:00 to 8:30 am is announcements, discussion and warm up.
Module 3 is from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Lunch from 12:30 till 1:30 with a presentation.
Module 4 is from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
Clinic Fees and Pre-registration:
Pre-registration Fee for USFCA members: $300/clinic paid at USFCA website:
Pre-registration Fee for non-USFCA members: $400/clinic paid at USFCA website:
Pre-registration Fee for Students: $100/2 days paid at USFCA clinic website:
Registration Fee for Students: $30/per module paid at clinic to DESF.
Pre-registration and payment procedures:
- If you are not a member of the USFCA, become one and enjoy all the benefits. To receive the $100 discount on this clinic, become a member of the coaches association. Go to https://usfca.org/join-now/ and create your profile for the website.
- To register and pay for this clinic (#153) at the USFCA website: https://usfca.org/register-for-clinic-new/?clinicId=153
- Also, pre-register here on AskFRED: https://www.askfred.net/clinics/2fc8e460-88ad-4bb6-bdef-a3f989606bc5/preregister
- Please provide your email when you register so we can keep you up to date on any clinic details. We will send you a welcoming email and a short survey about your coaching experience (i.e., years of coaching, certification status, etc.). The survey will allow the Coach Developers to tailor the training to you. Filling out the survey is optional.
Places to stay & travel:
Orland, ME is centered along the beautiful coastline in the Downeast region of Maine with many "Vacationland" destinations within driving distance such as: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory, Fort Knox, Acadia National Park, Castine, Bar Harbor, Belfast, Camden. There are many tourist things to do here, not to mention Maine lobster. The clinic is a great opportunity to combine coaching education and some vacation time.
Bucksport (closest): 3-4 miles (5-10 mins)
Fort Knox Park Inn – 207-469-3113 www.fortknoxparkinn.com
Bucksport Inn – 207-469-3111 www.bucksportinn.com
Alamoosook Lakeside Inn – 207-469-6393 www.alamoosooklakesideinn.com
A number of other hotels in the area:
Ellsworth, ME – 16.5 miles away (20 mins)
Belfast, ME – 21 miles away (30 mins)
Bangor, ME – 22 miles away (35 mins)
Airport: Bangor International Airport – 207-992-4600 http://www.flybangor.com/
Concord Coach Lines: Has bus routes from MA & Logan Airport to Bangor, and from Portland, ME to Bangor via I95, or along the Mid-coast Maine Rte. to Belfast and Searsport, ME (with 15 mins drive from Orland, ME) https://concordcoachlines.com/
USFCA Coaching Certification:
The Coach Developers will review the requirements to become a certified coach for Moniteur, and Assistant Moniteur at the clinic. Attending a NCDP clinic is one of the requirements for obtaining USFCA certification as Assistant Moniteur and Moniteur. By completing this clinic, you will receive 16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). A limited number of Prevot exams for coaches ready will be available in Foil and Epee. You must contact John Krauss prior to the clinic to arrange for an exam. John Krauss' email is: desfcg@aol.com or you can contact John at 207-974-8461 (cell or text). Leave a text message with your request. We strongly recommend that you visit the USFCA website at: https://usfca.org/ and review the information about preparing to become a Prevot if you are unfamiliar with the process.
Contact on information regarding the clinic:
John Krauss
Down East School of Fencing
Phone: 207-974-8461 (cell or text)
Email: desfcg@aol.com