Motivated athletes and encouraged students to advance their knowledge and talents of fencing. Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Used my thorough knowledge of the sport to develop and execute innovative coaching strategies to advance development of student athletes. Identified and successfully recruited student athletes within the framework of the University guidelines and policies.
Engaged in values-based coaching that helped integrate the fencing program into the overall educational mission of the University. Worked within the framework of the regulations of Big Ten and NCAA. Effectively communicated with various institutional constituencies.
Organized individual and group classes for elite, developmental, and recreational athletes. Ran and officiated regional fencing tournaments.
Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results. Developed and executed coaching strategies.
Member of Georgian National Foil Team: 1974-1984
Georgian National Foil Champion: 1976-1983
Soviet Union Jr. National Champion: 1975-1977 (Individual)
Soviet Union National Champion: 1976-1977 (Team)
Soviet Union Sr. National Champion: 1978 (Team)
Medalist of Foil European Championship Cup: 1978
Nike World Masters Games Champion: 1998
Coached Penn State Fencing Team to NCAA Championship titles in 2010 and 2014
Coached Ohio State Fencing Team to NCAA Championship titles in 2004 and 2008
Coached Students: Miles Chamley Watson, Doris Willette, David Willette, Nobuo Bravo, Daniel Gomez, Andras Horanyi, Boaz Ellis, Hanna Thompson, Monique DeBruin, Tasha Martin, Bob Marx, Cody Mattern who became Olympians/National Team Members/ World Champions/ NCAA Champions