
—— AIC Fencing's Expert Coaches ——
Our Team
AIC FENCING Team
Meet Our Coaches
At AIC Fencing, our coaches are the cornerstone of our success. Each member of our coaching staff brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of the sport, and a commitment to excellence. With professional backgrounds ranging from national champions to Olympic-level competitors, our coaches are dedicated to delivering top-tier instruction and personalized guidance. They focus on developing technical skills, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship, ensuring that each fencer reaches their full potential.

Huang
Coach
Huang has been a professional foil fencer at a high level in China for more than 14 years before he moves to US. At the height of his athletic career, he was ranked first in the men’s foil National ranking for five years. He was member of the China Foil National Team of Fencing, representing team of China for the World Cup 2017. Aside from the individual gold medal at the 2017 China National Games, he is a team gold medalist at the 2015 China National Championships and a team silver medalist at the same event in 2016, and the overall national Cup winner for consecutive seasons 2015-2017. He has won multiple titles in individual and team events and was four times China Champion. In recognition of his athletic success, he was in 2015 awarded the Best National Athlete of the People’s Republic of China - the highest award for a sportsperson in China.

Ahmed Hassanin Mohamed
Coach
Coach Ahmed Hassanin Mohamed has national and international experience as a foilist, coach and referee. He is an Olympian, competing in the Seoul Summer Olympic game, South Korea 1988. He has been a FIE certified foil referee since 1999. Coach Ahmed was a member of the Egyptian Senior National team for 12 years. He has retired from competitive fencing and has been coaching since 1988.

Victoria Nunley
Coach
Victoria Nunley showcased her fencing prowess at Brandeis University between 2009 and 2014, competing on the national stage. Her leadership skills were recognized as she served as team captain twice. Her exceptional talent also led to her selection for the prestigious Korean-USA Elite Fencing Invitational in both 2012 and 2014. Transitioning from competitive fencing to coaching, Victoria has dedicated herself to developing the next generation of foilists. Victoria's journey from a collegiate athlete to a mentor for young fencers highlights her deep commitment to the sport and her continuous pursuit of excellence in fencing.

Amir Mohamed
Part time coach / trainer
Amir is a part-time coach at AIC and a senior foil fencer representing Egypt’s national team, regularly competing at major international events. He brings a proven track record as both an elite athlete and a dedicated coach, offering our fencers firsthand experience and high-level insight in every training session. We’re proud to have Amir as a valued member of our team—someone who inspires our athletes through both his accomplishments and his mentorship.

Murad Mohamed
Part time coach / trainer
​Murad is a member of Egypt’s junior national foil team and has represented his country at international events, including the U-20 World Cup in Istanbul in November 2023. He is an active foil competitor for AIC Fencing, consistently delivering strong performances at both junior and senior national and international competitions. Murad has demonstrated outstanding talent and dedication, earning success across national and regional circuits.

Matthew Li
Part time coach / trainer
Matthew is a nationally top ranked foil fencer who has consistently performed at the highest level. He earned a silver medal in Division I Men’s Foil at the October 2024 North American Cup and captured gold in Division II Men’s Foil at the 2022 USA Fencing National Championships & July Challenge.
Matthew has represented Team USA on the international stage, competing against the world’s best and gaining valuable experience at the highest levels of the sport.
In addition to his competitive achievements, Matthew serves as a volunteer coach at AIC Fencing, where he shares current techniques and tactical insights from both national and international circuits. He is a dedicated role model for younger athletes and an inspiration to junior fencers aspiring to reach elite competition.

Eythan Huang
Assistant Coach
As an "A" rated foil fencer, Eythan Huang is a dedicated senior athlete and assistant coach for our youth classes. With nearly a decade of experience competing in major regional and national tournaments, Eythan brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, and mentorship to our younger fencers.

Grass
Coach
Andrew, a proud Penn State University alumnus with a degree in Kinesiology, excelled as a two-time varsity fencer in their NCAA Division I team. He boasts impressive accolades, such as a top 8 finish at the 2018 US Division IA Men's Foil National Championships, the title of 2014 Virginia State Foil Fencing Champion, and a silver medal at the 2014 North American Cup in Division 2 Foil. Beyond his athletic prowess, Andrew is a certified USFA Fencing Referee, holding a prestigious level 5 foil rating, and is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. His blend of academic knowledge, competitive success, and professional certifications makes him an exceptional coach committed to fostering athletic excellence.

Haneen Amro
Coach
Haneen Amro has over 14 years of experience as a fencer and a coach at The Palestinian Fencing Federation. She participated in many national and international competitions as an athlete, and trained fencing team as a coach for over two years.
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Haneen participated in several national competitions with winning the first place in most of them
