Demetrios Valsamis
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Coached professionally for 16 years at Cobra Club at an elite level. Students achieved high national and international results. My students were elected captains at major collegiate programs (Columbia University and Penn State University). Competed at a high level in fencing including winning the NCAA foil championship in 1983. 3 times NCAA all American. 4 times cadet and junior national champion. 2 time US world team member.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fencing Coach
Cobra Fencing Club LLC
Jersey City, NJ
09.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, exchange ideas, and improve overall coaching techniques.
- Initiated partnerships with local schools to introduce fencing as an extracurricular activity option for students of all ages and backgrounds.
- Promoted a positive, inclusive team culture through open communication, mutual respect, and fostering camaraderie among athletes.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication on athlete progress, upcoming events, and team news updates.
Education
N/A - Business
New York University
New York, NYHS -
Bronx High School Of Science
Bronx, NY06.1980
Skills
- Developing and leading program for groups of fencers
- Individualization of training programs
- Continued Involvement of Students in my program after competitive career was over
Timeline
Fencing Coach
Cobra Fencing Club LLC
09.2007 - Current
N/A - Business
New York University
HS -
Bronx High School Of Science