A Fencer’s Guide to College Recruitment
Join Olympian Francesca Russo and U.S. Junior World #1 David Willette for a free Crimson Athletics webinar revealing what coaches really look for—beyond rankings.
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Learn How Your Fencer Can Get Recruited
Fencing is one of the smallest NCAA sports—meaning fewer spots and fiercer competition. Most families don't know how to navigate this unique process.
In this free webinar, Olympian Francesca Russo and U.S. Junior World #1 David Willette reveal what it really takes to stand out. In the webinar, we'll cover:
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Insider strategies from two elite fencers who've been through it all
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How to craft a fencing resume coaches can’t ignore
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Recruiting timelines so you know exactly when and what to do
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How to manage training, academics, and international competitions
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Meet Our Speakers
Francesca R.
Former Olympian & Notre Dame Fencer
Francesca is a two-time NCAA Women’s Saber Champion and four-time NCAA title winner at Notre Dame, where she also captained the Division I fencing team. A five-time U.S. world team member and 2021 Olympian, she now coaches at Cobra Fencing Club while mentoring Crimson athletes with elite insight into recruitment and development.
David W.
Former Penn State Fencer
David was a four-time NCAA All-American and three-time NCAA finalist at Penn State, where he captained the Nittany Lions and became one of the most decorated foilists in program history. He also made history as the first American male foilist ranked #1 in the world at the junior level. Today, David combines his international and collegiate fencing experience with his coaching background to mentor Crimson athletes in recruitment and growth.
Francesca R.
Former Olympian & Notre Dame Fencer
Francesca is a two-time NCAA Women’s Saber Champion and four-time NCAA title winner at Notre Dame, where she also captained the Division I fencing team. A five-time U.S. world team member and 2021 Olympian, she now coaches at Cobra Fencing Club while mentoring Crimson athletes with elite insight into recruitment and development.
David W.
Former Penn State Fencer
David was a four-time NCAA All-American and three-time NCAA finalist at Penn State, where he captained the Nittany Lions and became one of the most decorated foilists in program history. He also made history as the first American male foilist ranked #1 in the world at the junior level. Today, David combines his international and collegiate fencing experience with his coaching background to mentor Crimson athletes in recruitment and growth.
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115 Offers to
Yale
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UCL
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KCL
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