Welcome to the official podcast of USA Fencing! In each episode, we’ll talk to someone interesting within the fencing world, including young fencers just learning the sport, coaches, experts from outside of fencing, fencing parents, referees, Olympians and Paralympians, and many more. Ready? Set? Fence!
First to 15: The USA Fencing Podcast
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Welcome to the official podcast of USA Fencing! In each episode, we’ll talk to someone interesting within the fencing world, including young fencers just learning the sport, coaches, experts from outside of fencing, fencing parents, referees, Olympians and Paralympians, and many more. Ready? Set? Fence!
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Recent Episodes
June 10, 2026
Brandon Rochelle on the How and Why of the Events Restructure
Tournament Committee Chair Brandon Rochelle explains to host Bryan Wendell the necessity and impact of USA Fencing's upcoming events restructure for fencers, parents, and coaches.
May 4, 2026
Brad Suchorski on the Work Behind College Fencing’s Growth
College fencing growth does not happen by accident. In this episode of First to 15, Bryan Wendell sits down with Brad Suchorski, USA Fencing’s Director of Membership, Service and Growth, to talk about the work happening behind the scenes to expand and sustain college fencing in the United States. They discuss the spring NCAA Championships at Notre Dame, the significance of separate men’s and women’s team titles, why schools add sports in the first place, and how USA Fencing works with colleges and universities to make the case for fencing. Brad also explains how recruiting tools like College Connect, college fairs and Recruiting 101 sessions fit into the bigger picture — and why growing college fencing means supporting both new and existing programs. If you’ve ever wondered how a school actually adds fencing, or what families should understand about the college fencing landscape, this episode is for you.
March 16, 2026
Deep Patel on Going from Beginner to Captain to Coach
What if you picked up a fencing weapon for the first time in college… and just a few years later you were team captain — and then coaching? That’s the reality for Deep Patel, whose rapid rise through fencing is a powerful reminder that “starting late” doesn’t mean you can’t become great. Hosted by Bryan Wendell, this episode follows Deep’s path from team-sport athlete (soccer and lacrosse) to collegiate sabre walk-on, to leadership, to coaching — including a stop at the Tim Morehouse Fencing Corps coaching program and his current role coaching sabre at Badger Fencing Club in Madison. Along the way, Deep breaks down what transferred from other sports (and what didn’t), why learning the rules matters more than most beginners realize, and how new fencers can accelerate growth with the right habits and mindset. If you’re a college fencer, a late starter, a parent, or a coach looking to help walk-ons thrive — this one is packed with practical takeaways and energy.
94 total episodes available with 4 transcripts
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