Coaching and classes

Our coaches provide instruction in both group classes and individual lessons.  Check our group classes page for more information on those, and contact coaches directly if you would like individual lessons.
Lessons can be bulk purchased upfront.  Depending on time constraints, sometimes it is possible to request a lesson on the day, but it is usually a good idea to book your lesson in advance.  Please make sure that you are ready to start your lesson as soon as you are called up.

Young fencers are recommended to start in an appropriate youth class, and then supplement the class with short individual lessons once they have mastered the basics.  Our classes have some overlap and flexibility in age groups, so that young fencers have the option to fence at more than one class and at an appropriate skill level.
 

Our Coaches

All coaches are fully qualified, affiliated with Fencing Victoria, and have Working With Children Checks.


Lisa Lagergren
Head Coach, Foil, Epee, Sabre
Lisa specialises in sabre, and in coaching beginners and novices.  Lessons are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but time slots are very limited. You will usually find her working with out youth classes, and Tuesday Sabre Squad.
Phone 0450 556 330, e-mail coach@whitehorsechevaliers.org.au.

Lindsay Mitcham
Level 1 Epee & Sabre Coach. Lindsay runs the Epee group on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Swordcraft and Junior Sabre Squad on Saturdays. He is available for individual lessons on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Hans-William Cheung
Level 1 Sabre Coach. Hans provides individual lessons on Saturdays, as well as coaching our Saturday Sabre Squad.

Cathi Walker
Level 1 Sabre Coach. Cathi runs the women’s sabre group on Mondays and the adult group class on Saturdays.

Brennan Lockett
Level 1 Epee Coach. Brennan runs our Epee classes at Olinda, assisted by Chris Betts.

Hadi Miri
Level 1 Sabre Coach. Hadi provides individual coaching and runs the Competition/HPP sabre group on Tuesdays.

Sofya Barasheva
Epee Coach, Sofya is an active Veteran fencer and an assistant coach on Monday and Wednesday nights. 

Oscar McNamara
Level 1 Sabre Coach, Oscar is an assistant coach on Friday nights and Saturday mornings.

Coaching Philosophy

We believe that Fencing is a lifetime sport. That you can learn and participate in fencing at all stages of life, and reap the benefits of regular physical activity. The average age of peak performance for fencers is mid-20’s to early 30’s. For a child starting out this may mean their best fencing is two … Continue reading Coaching Philosophy

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Junior classes

Our Junior Classes are age-based group classes for ages around 6-12.  These classes are kept small and focus on developing fundamental skills and building basic fencing skills, providing the fencers with a fun and enjoyable start in the sport. Where numbers permit, we split the group into SwordPlay (aprox. ages 6-9) and SwordCraft (aprox. ages … Continue reading Junior classes

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