The Fencing Recruitment Playbook

Demystifying the College Fencing Recruitment Process

Who This Is For

Families of competitive fencers in 6th–12th grade who want a clear, structured understanding of what it takes to fence in college. Whether your child is just starting to think about recruitment or actively reaching out to coaches, this playbook covers the full process — no guesswork.

What's Inside

1. Assembling Your Package

  • What type of videos you need and how to record them
  • What makes a recruitment video stand out vs. get ignored
  • Where to publish and host your footage
  • Building a fencing resume — it's not only about winning

2. Balancing School & Sport

  • Managing travel and missed school days
  • Keeping academics on track during competition season
  • Communicating with your school and district
  • Practical tips from families who've done it

3. What Colleges Look For

  • The academic minimums — GPA, test scores, coursework
  • The bar for recruiting yourself vs. being recruited
  • What if your child isn't a top-5% national fencer?
  • Walk-ons, letters of rec, and the role of your club coach

4. The Recruiting Process

  • Directory of every collegiate fencing program and coach
  • Email templates for reaching out to coaches
  • NCAA rules — when coaches can and can't contact you
  • How to get warm introductions through your network

Who's Behind This

Built by Dawson — 2015 U16 U.S. National Team member, Columbia University varsity fencer, and active competitive sabre coach. This playbook is based on firsthand experience navigating the college fencing recruitment process from both sides.

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