Head Coach Greg Kaidanov

World Cup Athlete
Coach Greg began fencing in Riga, Latvia in the former Soviet Union under the coaching of his father, Maestro Emik Kaidanov.  
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​After immigrating to the United States, Coach Greg was a member of Penn State University Varsity team on a full athletic scholarship, and as a member of the US Foil and Saber National Squads, he fenced on the World Cup circuit.  

Head Coach
Coach Greg Kaidanov's specialty is developing fencers to reach their highest abilities.  With over 30 years of coaching experience and over 45 years of experience in the sport of fencing, he has developed National and International competitors, including finalists in Junior Olympics, National and International tournaments.  Current club members include Junior Olympians and USA Veteran National Team members.

Coach Greg Kaidanov worked alongside his father, Maestro Kaidanov,​ as a visiting coach at several Penn State Summer Camps.  Coach Greg's coaching positions include Head Coach at other premier fencing clubs in the US prior to founding Nova Fencing Club.

Coach Greg teaches all 3 weapons:  foil, saber and epee. 

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Coach Emeritus​

Emmanuil Kaidanov

​Offers fencing, coaching and referee clinics at Nova Fencing Club facility.

• 0ver 60 years of coaching experience
• US Fencing Hall of Fame
• 4 times NCAA Coach of the year
• 12 NCAA Championship Titles
• NCAA all-time winningest coach
• 13 Olympians and World Champions

Coach

Jeffrey Davis
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• Coaching developed by Greg Kaidanov
• Extensive background working with children
• Competitive fencer

Camps

Donna Felsenheld

• Educator with Arlington Co. Public Schools
• Extensive background working with children
• Competitive fencer

Youth Coach

Donna Rios

• Competitive fencer
• Coaching developed by Greg Kaidanov
• Extensive business background
• Thoughtful and insightful
• Outstanding relations with both kids and adults
• Tournament schedule coordinator