Amanda Stanec, Phd and I talk about what physical literacy is. Amanda majored in physical education, played soccer and later taught PE and coached soccer. She worked to support PE curriculum in Canada and was part of approving the Canadian definition of physical literacy.Physical literacy is confidence and competence to be physically active in a wi…

Eric Holmgren is the owner of Gryphon Fencing Club in Placentia, CA. In this episode we discuss how Eric got into fencing and coaching. Eric discusses how he came to be involved in archery and add it to the club and how it helps his business.Eric also shares some of the creative ways he brings fencing out of the salle and into the public eye.www.gr…

A former elite fencer, Jeremy Summers went on to become a chiropractor who joined the USA Fencing staff as the director of sports medicine in 2015. Jeremy works with National Team members to provide health care services and consultations. He also coordinates the medical staff at all USA Fencing national events. We discuss his background as a fencer…

Iris Zimmerman, Olympian and co-owner with her sister Felicia of the Rochester (NY) Fencing Club, is the guest for this podcast. She talks about her early start in fencing tagging along with her sister. Iris talksabout swimming and gymnastics but how the dynamic nature of fencing really hooked her. She discusses having fun, laughing and dancing whi…