Daniel Chirashnya
San Jose,CA
Summary
Lead Coach with AFM Summer Camps, skilled in fostering beginner fencers' growth through engaging training sessions. Proven track record in mentoring athletes to national championship success, while effectively managing personal lessons. Committed to leveraging fencing for social justice and community impact.
Overview
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6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Coach
AFM Summer Camps
San Jose, CA
05.2022 - 08.2026
- Lead three-hour beginner camps – focus on fencing basics, safety, and conditioning
- Develop camp plans independently, creating engaging and fun sessions
Assistant Coach
AFM
12.2020 - 08.2026
- Coached beginner classes, emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and technical skills.
- Led one-on-one instructional lessons for national team students.
- Led individual students to achieve national championship medals.
Education
1st Year - Economics
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2030
Skills
- Coaching & Mentorship: Effective at teaching beginner and competitions level fencers
- Technical Skills: Team leader at World Cups, and Pan-American Championships
- Curriculum development
- Organization: Skilled in managing equipment and maintaining a safe training space
- Community Leadership: Focused on using fencing to support social justice and positive impact
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 2008
Fencing Achievements
- USA Cadet Men’s Épée National Team; Junior & Senior USA Travel Teams
- Ranked as high as #3 nationally in Junior and #6 in Senior Men’s Épée
- 2025 Cadet World Championships: 8th place
- International medals: 2× World Cup Team Gold, World Cup Individual Silver & Bronze; Pan American Junior Team Gold
- 2025 Budapest Senior Grand Prix: 25th of 392 competitors
- 14× National Medalist, including 2× National Champion
Community Initiatives
- Founded a nonprofit initiative supporting Ukrainian fencing programs impacted by the war.
- Led and coordinated 15 athletes in organizing and teaching fundraising fencing events, raising $9,000+ for affected clubs and athletes.
- Helped coordinate the evacuation of two families from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, with support from AFM coaches and the local fencing community.
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- 4 Time All American First Team USA Fencing
- 4 Time All Academic First Team USA Fencing
Affiliations
- Founder of Fence For Ukraine NPO - Affiliated with AFM Fencing Foundation
Timeline
Lead Coach
AFM Summer Camps
05.2022 - 08.2026
Assistant Coach
AFM
12.2020 - 08.2026
1st Year - Economics
Columbia University