The latest Journal assignments can be found here. They have been scanned by a fellow OCPE organization and are copied here. These assignments are due weekly and should be printed off and kept in each students journal. Students must also have a contract on file with Ray Parker. This form should be completed and signed by both student and parent prior to requesting the coach to sign the OCPE paperwork and can be found here.

Competitive Fencers Assignments

Each competitive fencer should have a journal for each years fencing accomplishments. At the beginning of the season (or when you join the competitive ranks) you should complete the assignments below and include in the journal. Assignments #0 and #1 should be turned in on loose leaf to the coach.

#0 Season goals
    - local, national, international (if applicable)
    - ranking expectations (either classification or national pts)
#1 Why I like fencing
#2 Tournament results
#3 Bout notes from all tournaments
    - score
    - notes on opponent
    - what worked what didn't
#4 Cross training log
    - activity outside of salle
#5 List of tournaments in which you plan to complete

As a final note, you definitely want to get these done on time, and complete. Not to do so would result in...well, it makes me shudder to think of it.

Texas Fencing Academy Members and Coaches

National/International Team Members

Coaches

Ray Parker--Coach (USFA)  L4 Foil, L2 Epee, L2 Saber
Ray began fencing at the University of Texas in 1983 and during his competitive career has won two South West Sectional Championships in men's foil. He has also been numerous times South Texas Divisional Champion.

Mike Hall--Coach (USFA)  L2 Epee/Foil
Mike brings 20 years of fencing experience to TFA. Most of those years were spent fencing epee competitively. In addtion, Mike is a premier chef, a former evil galactic overlord, an all-knowing seer, and land baron. All TFA worships him.

Joon Yee Chuah--Coach (USFA) L2 Foil/Epee
In addition to conducting the Adult Classes on Thursday nights, Joon-Yee also instructs both competitive and casual youth fencers. During the day, he teaches mathematics, computer electives, and cryptography at the middle school level.

Jim Rubarth-Lay--Coach (USFA) L1 Foil/Epee