About the Fencing Club
UA Fencing Club is a student fencing program at Upper Arlington High School that gives students the opportunity to learn, practice, and compete in the sport of fencing in a supportive team environment. Founded in 1998, the club welcomes both new and experienced fencers and offers opportunities ranging from recreational participation to competitive fencing at the local, state, and national levels. As an official USA Fencing member club, UA Fencing has built a long tradition of excellence, including 17 combined Ohio high school state championships and more than 100 Junior Olympic qualifiers. Beyond competition, the club is focused on helping students develop confidence, discipline, sportsmanship, and strong connections with their teammates while representing Upper Arlington.
About the Coaches
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Carol Mohr Coach Mohr was once a fencing parent for club members Maggie Mohr ’08 (saber) and Nick Mohr ’12 (foil), and stepped up to be the club advisor in 2022 as former coach Aaron Buergenthal was heading off to college. She has been taking saber lessons since 2022 and foil lessons since 2024. Coach Mohr coaches beginning fencers, and acts as the Head Coach. |
cmohr@uaschools.org | |
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Kaleb Myers Coach Kaleb is an accomplished sabre competitor and coach, combining over fifteen years of competitive fencing and more than four years developing athletes. A top regional fencer in his youth, he earned multiple #1 regional rankings, top-eight national finishes, and two gold medals at the Arnold Classic. Coach Myers received comprehensive training from world-class masters, including three-time Olympic gold medalist Vladimir Nazlymov and former Belarusian National Champion Alexander Sourmito. A graduate of Nova Southeastern University, he began his coaching in Florida at ALLE Fencing Club under renowned coach Alexander Lepenshinski and continues to coach while actively competing, assisting at the 2024 USA Fencing National Championships and earning himself a top-32 national finish. He currently serves as sabre coach for Upper Arlington High School Fencing Club. |
kalebsmyers2@gmail.com | |
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Matt Long Coach Long is the Strength and condisioning coach and assistant Epee Coach. |
mlong@uaschools.org |