Meet Our Staff
We are proud to have some of the top coaches in Connecticut at our facility. Our coaches have trained students ranging in skill levels from beginners to World Team Members. We are excited to share this experience with you!
Sandra Marchant
Head Coach & Co-Founder
As an athlete, Coach Sandra has claimed countless podium placements on the Regional, National, and International levels.
As a Coach, her athletes regularly follow in her footsteps- Claiming Regional & National titles; Qualifying for World Teams and Olympic Games!
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Maître (Level 5- Master) Epee Coaching Accreditation
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5x World Team Member
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Gold & Silver Medalist at World Championships
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4x Can/Am Champion
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7x North American Cup Champion
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Professor of Fencing, Quinnipiac University
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Eric Soyka
Coach & Co-Founder
Coach Eric brings a wealth of experience & knowledge to the coaching staff at RFA.
Currently serving as Coach of the United States Parafencing Team, Coach Eric’s athletes have gone on to compete in World Cups & World Championships Events!
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Maître d'armes (Level 5- Master) Coaching Accreditation
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Current National Head Coach for Team USA Parafencing
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Coach to National Medalists in all 3 disciplines of Fencing
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Assistant Fencing Coach, Vassar College
Kun (Luke) Liu
Performance Training Coach
Dr. Kun (Luke) Liu is a pioneer in the field of Sports-Neuroscience.
His work propelled athletes from the Chinese Olympic Fencing Team for podium finishes at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Now, his ground-breaking performance training techniques ensure Rogue athletes are superiorly prepared (both physically and mentally) for their Careers.
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Scientific Coach for Chinese National & Olympic Team (2015-2020)
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Principle Investigator (Sports Neuroscience)- CUPES
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Director of Sports Medicine- Chinese Functional Performance Training Team (2014-2016)
Jessica Savner
Coach
A 2024 Olympian and several time World Team Member, Coach Jess Savner now dedicates herself to helping athletes follow in her footsteps.
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Member of the 2024 Paris Olympic Team (Team USA- Modern Pentathlon)
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Pan-American Gold & Bronze Medalist
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8x World Team member (Team USA- Modern Pentathlon)
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2x National Champion (USA- Modern Pentathlon)
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2023 National Champion (DIV 1A Fencing- Women’s Epee)
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Nutrition Certified Coach
Justin Dion
Coach
Coach Justin was a Top Competitor in the United States during his time as an athlete. Now, he passes on his wealth of experience to help Rogue Fencers perform at their best.
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Former Resident Athlete- United States Olympic Training Center
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Former Competitor representing Team USA at World Cups & Grand Prix
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2x Competitor at the NCAA Fencing Championships
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Multi-Time National Medalist, Div1 & Div1A Men’s Epee
Luke Fenwick
Coach & Community Manager
Coach Luke brings over 15 years of experience to RFA!
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Former Division 1 Fencer for Sacred Heart University
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NEIFC All-Star Team (Men’s Epee, 2022-2023)
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2x High School State Champion (Men’s Epee Team, Connecticut)
Albert Marchant
Coach
Coach AJ quickly climbed the ranks as an athlete, conquering the Local, Regional, & National Circuits. Today, his tactical expertise guides RFA athletes to do the same!
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National Medalist (Men's Epee)
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3x High School State Champion (Men’s Epee Team & Individual- Connecticut)
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Cara Wunderlich
Coach
Coach Cara brings her high-level experience and unmatched passion to RFA!
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Multi-time National medalist
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3x International Medalist​
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Over 15 years of experience
Cassandra Steptoe
Coach
Coach Cass started fencing while training for Modern Pentathlon.
Now, she competes on both the national & international level while helping others begin their own athletic careers.