About the Coaches
Hi, I'm Tracy Nabstedt. I am owner and 1st coach of the
Concord Fencing Club.
I hold Fencing Coaches credentials in Foil,
Epee' and Sabre from the United States Fencing
Association. I also hold the rank of Moniteur
From the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association.
I have studied Human Anatomy and Physiology,
Basic Athletic Training, and Mechanism of Injury
with the Health Phys. Ed. and Recreation program
at Plymouth State University. Although I am not
a physician, I may be able to help you sort out
that nagging injury or refer you to someone who
can.
The Concord
Fencing Club is an insured, USFA-sanctioned
facility engaged in providing a safe, clean,
supportive environment for fencing instruction
and competition for young people (7 years and up) and adults.
Although I am no longer fencing competitively, I am often
coaching or officiating at local events. Please
feel free to introduce yourself if there is
something you would like to discuss.
I try to make my classes fun and friendly to the
athlete and non-athlete as well. My classes and
my club are female friendly. Fencing is one of
those activities where application of brain
power and initiative can overcome an opponent of
superior strength and stature.
I would be pleased to answer any questions you
might have about fencing, and I welcome visitors
anytime.
You can
reach me at (603) 224-3560
Email:
concordfencingclub@hotmail.com
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 Customer
satisfaction
Concord Fencing Club believes that anyone who has the
desire to learn should have the opportunity to
fence. Even those with health problems or physical
limitations have the opportunity to learn fencing.
Our coaching staff will assist you in developing a
program around any limitations you may have.
CFC will not tolerate any
discriminatory act or act of harassment, sexual or
otherwise, from staff members, other fencers, or
observers. If you are uncomfortable at any time, for
any reason, please notify a staff member
immediately.
We want your fencing experience
to be rewarding and positive!
For the Student
Concord Fencing Club attempts to make the fencing
experience enjoyable for all ages. Fencers can take
advantage of our 5,400 square foot facility with seven
fencing strips with overhead reels, two of which are
grounded. Lockers are available for rent to students to
minimize the amount of gear they must haul around.
A fully equipped armorer's bench is available for
students to tune-up or repair their equipment and basic
armory training is a part of CFC's normal class
curriculum.
For the Parent
CFC is proud to provide a Parent's
lounge with comfortable chairs, reading materials, and
free Wi-Fi so you can relax or even get some work done
while waiting for your child.
USfa & CFC
All fencers at Concord Fencing Club must join the
United States Fencing Association. This includes
Homeschoolers and the Women's Fencing Group. The
USFA provides insurance to protect the fencer and all
connected with the sport. In addition to
insurance, the USFA provides a quarterly
newsletter and "American Fencing" magazine. This is
where you can find all the latest info on rules,
technique, equipment, nutrition, competitions, sports
medicine, parent's issues and more.
Competitions
CFC hosts several competitions each year. For many
fencers this adds a level of comfort early in their
competitive fencing experience and simplifies the
logistics of getting younger fencers to and from
competitions. Coaching for competitive fencers at local
competitions is a standard at CFC which provides a
supportive atmosphere as well as a competitive
advantage.
Safety
Fencing is one of the safest modern
sports and injuries are rare.
Why is fencing so safe? Fencing is a low impact
sport and "Touches" are made while athletes are "In
Control". Modern equipment also plays a part in
keeping fencers protected. Clothing and masks are light
but strong and fencers work with weapons only when
completely equipped and properly supervised.
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Shawn Brooks, Moniteur
Shawn Brooks, a 1999 USFA
Summer Nationals Bronze Medalist, is an Epee and
Foil Competitive Coach at the Concord Fencing
Club. Shawn began fencing in 1996 at
Concord Fencing Club with Tracy Nabstedt and
immediately fell in love with the sport.
Shawn has been competing at the local, Regional, and National
level since 1998.
Coach Brooks has
trained under several higher level coaches and
fencing masters such as Maestros Michael Marx,
Mark Masters, and Tony Gillam, gaining insight into the physical and mental
skills needed by competitive fencers at all
levels. His interest in helping fencers
attain their competitive goals is evidenced by
students who have competed at the World Cup
level and have gone on to become National
medalists themselves.
Shawn has earned the rank of Moniteur
from the US Fencing Coaches Association.
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Sophie Courser
Sophie Courser is an instructor in Epee and Foil at Concord Fencing Club. She started fencing at CFC in 2000. During her high-school years, Sophie won medals in Foil and Epee at the Junior Olympics and USFA Summer National Championships. She was nationally-ranked on both Cadet and Junior points lists and competed in a Junior World Cup.
Sophie fenced at Vassar College, where she was a four-time Northeast Conference all star athlete, a four-time competitor at NCAA Regionals, a Seven Sisters Scholar Athlete, and three-time New England Champion in Women’s Epee. In her senior year, she helped bring the Vassar Women’s team to its first ever championship in the Northeast Conference. She was named Fencer of the Year from a field of four hundred fencers for her 33-1 in-conference record.
Sophie's competitive side has always been driven by a positive outlook and a love for the sport which she brings to her coaching.
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Jim Leland
Jim Leland is an instructor
in Epee at Concord Fencing Club. Jim began
fencing in 1981 at Princeton University, where he had the privilege of training under the renowned
Maître Michel Sebastiani. Jim was Epee weapon leader for the Princeton varsity
fencing team in 1985 - 1986, and returned to
competition as a veteran fencer at the local and
national level in 2004.
As an
instructor, Jim strives to establish a solid
technical foundation for competitive
development, and to share his enjoyment and
appreciation for the art and science of fencing
as a lifelong pursuit.
Jim is accredited as an Assistant Moniteur by the
US Fencing Coaches Association.
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