Private Coaching Resource Series

The Complete Fencing Development Course

37 coaching guides — 354 pages — organized into a progressive curriculum covering footwork, bladework, tactics, mental game, conditioning, and more. Beginner through advanced. All three weapons. Work through it at your own pace.

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Built for Fencers Who Want to Improve
Whether you're a competitive fencer, a parent trying to understand the sport, or a coach looking for structured resources — this course gives you the complete foundation.

This Course Is

A complete coaching curriculum from beginner to advanced
37 detailed coaching guides — 354 pages — yours to keep forever
Organized into progressive modules you work through at your own pace
Designed for competitive fencers and fencing families at every level
Practical techniques and drills, not theory
Covers all three weapons: foil, épée, and saber

This Course Is Not

A single guide or quick-tips PDF
Video lessons (it's focused, written coaching)
A replacement for private coaching or a club
One-on-one time with Derek (that's the membership)
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8 Modules · 37 Guides · 354 Pages
Each module builds on the last. Start with the foundations, progress through your weapon, then sharpen the mental and physical edges that win close bouts.
Module 1
Foundations
Fencing Glossary · Understanding the Three Weapons · Complete Tournament Day Checklist · How to Watch Competitive Fencing
Module 2
Footwork Progression
The Beginner Footwork Manual · The Intermediate Footwork Manual · The Advanced Footwork Manual
Module 3
Bladework & Tactical Foundations
The Complete Guide to Parries · The Tactical Playbook · National Fencing Styles
Module 4
Your Weapon — Foil, Épée & Saber
Foil-Specific Footwork, Bladework & Tactics · Épée-Specific Footwork, Bladework & Tactics · Saber-Specific Footwork, Bladework & Tactics
Module 5
The Mental Game
The Mental Game for Fencers · Mental Reset Toolkit · The Fencer's Goal-Setting Guide
Module 6
Physical Preparation
The Fencer's Conditioning Foundation · Sport-Specific Conditioning for Fencers · Flexibility & Mobility Guide · Common Fencing Injuries & Prevention · Between-Seasons Training Plan · Warm-Up & Cool-Down Protocol
Module 7
The Competitive Edge
Video Analysis Guide · Referee Handbook for Fencers · The Fencer's Journal Template · Rating Points & Seeding Guide · French Fencing Terminology Guide · How to Fix Your Weapons
Module 8
For Fencing Parents
Tournament Parent Survival Guide · Choosing a Fencing Club · College Fencing Recruiting Guide
Who's Behind This
The coach behind the course has 30+ years in the sport
and 20+ years developing competitive fencers.

Derek Snyder earned a silver medal for Team USA at the World Youth Games in Moscow at age 15. A 4x national champion and the #2-ranked junior foilist in the country, he earned a full scholarship to fence at Notre Dame, where he reached #12 in the world in Junior Foil and was a 2003 NCAA champion. He has spent the last 20+ years coaching competitive fencers and leading Chaminade to 7 consecutive Combined Overall High School State Championships and 7 consecutive Men's Foil Team High School State Championships.

🥈 Silver Medal, Team USA — World Youth Games 🏆 4x National Champion · Junior Foil 🥇 NCAA Champion · Notre Dame 2003 🌍 #12 World Ranking · #2 National Ranking · Junior Men's Foil 📋 20+ Years Coaching Experience 🏅 7 Consecutive Combined Overall High School State Championships
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Start Training Smarter Today

One-time purchase. Instant access to all 37 guides — 354 pages. Work through the modules at your own pace. Keep the materials forever.

$197
One-time · Instant access · Lifetime updates
Get Instant Access →
After checkout, you'll be taken directly to your course page with all 37 guides ready to download.

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Derek's monthly memberships include personal bout reviews, a private community forum, and everything in this course — with direct coaching access and a personalized development plan at higher tiers. Starting at $199/month.

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