NCAA Recruitment Summit with Notre Dame Head Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia
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The University of Notre Dame's Head Fencing Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia visits Team Touche Fencing Center! Featuring InGenius Prep, Notre Dame, UC San Diego, Parisi Speed School, and more. Hear from admissions teams, athletic departments, and current student-athletes on the NCAA recruitment process.
Sunday May 17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free admission!
Complementary light bites and refreshments available.
Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia has served as the head coach of Notre Dame fencing since 2014 after previously spending eight years on staff as an assistant and associate head coach. A foil specialist, he has established himself as one of the nation’s top collegiate coaches, leading Notre Dame to 7 NCAA team championships and earning repeated National Coach of the Year honors.
Since joining the program, Kvaratskhelia has developed one of the strongest foil programs in the country, producing numerous NCAA champions, All-Americans, and internationally competitive athletes. Prior to Notre Dame, he spent a decade building a nationally recognized fencing program at Kanza Fencing Club.
Known for his strong communication skills and ability to connect with athletes, Kvaratskhelia brings extensive experience in high-level training, athlete development, and competitive preparation to every clinic.'
Juan Ignacio Calderon - UC San Diego Head Fencing Coach for 8 years
2024 MPSF Head Coach of the Year
Finalist for 2023 USFCA National Collegiate Coach of the Year
2x UC San Diego Excellence in Coaching Award winner (2022, 2025)
Zak Harris - InGenius Prep Guest Speaker
Former Director of Undergraduate Admission, Regis College
Former Associate Dean of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions, Bowdoin College
Former Senior Assistant Director & Multicultural Recruiting Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University
Former Assistant Director & Multicultural Recruitment Team Member, The George Washington University
Harris brings over eight years of experience working in college admissions across a wide range of institutions, including GWU, JHU, Bowdoin, and Regis. This diverse background gives him valuable insight into different admissions environments and processes. In addition, Harris has a strong athletic background as a skilled basketball player and offers extensive experience with athletic recruitment. He has a long history of working closely with students and is known for his ability to connect with them in a meaningful and approachable way.