WFencing Learning Pods Launch Soon

The 2025 Learning Pods start this coming Monday, September 15th – and there is still time to register!

The 2025-26 Learning Pods, WFencing’s collaborative coaching online workshop series begin soon. Learning Pods are a professional development initiative designed to provide ongoing education, mentorship, and peer support for fencing coaches through structured monthly meetings.  Designed by women for women who were denied traditional access to coach education – we do welcome men to participate.  A small groups of coaches will gather online to discuss, share videos, offer best practices, and offer each other encouragement and suggestions. This is a collaborative learning model and a great networking opportunity. 

Join us in the Learning Pods this year! Meetings are on the third Monday of the month, September through February, 1x/month, online via Zoom, starting at 12:00pm Eastern time for one hour.  Our first Learning Pod meets Monday, September 15th. 

Learning Pod weapon-specific facilitators this year include: Adeline Chung-Feder (foil), Madison Fournier (saber), and Sandra Marchant (epee). The participation list is global and includes national coaches, club owners and professional coach developers.

Want to know more?  Check our Learning Pod Information Page  

Cost is $40 for WFencing members (Charter or Lifetime) and $80 for non-members.  You can join as a member when you register.  Current members -- make sure you are logged before you register to receive your discount.

It's going to be a great group...Join us!

REGISTER FOR THE LEARNING PODS TODAY!

2025 WFencing Learning Pod Leaders

Adeline Chung-Feder (foil)

Adeline started her coaching certification journey at WFencing's Summer Colloquium 2022, continued through the Learning Pods and Athena Camp, and is now a Prévôt in foil.  Adeline was a coach at Nzingha Prescod's PISTE Academy, and currently coaches for Wagner College in Staten Island,  NY.

Madison Fournier (saber)

Madison joined coaching group at the WFencing-Northwest Fencing Center Athena Camp in 2024.  She is a competitive fencer and was a 2025 medalist in the French National Veteran Championships.  Madison co-owns and coaches at Enfield Fencing Club in Enfield, CT.

Sandra Marchant

(epee)

Sandra has been a leader of WFencing’s professional development in many ways, including the 2022 Summer Colloquium, previous Learning Pods, and the Athena Camp.  She is a multi-time member of the USA Fencing Veteran World Team.  Sandra is the co-founder and head coach of Rogue Fencing Academy in Woodbridge, CT.