Coaches
Chuck Farnsworth
Club owner and coach Chuck Farnsworth first learned to fence in 1991 as a student at the University at Buffalo. Over the next four years, Chuck served as fencing club officer and technician while competing as an athlete in both the United States and Canada. It was during this time that Chuck first began to coach other fencers and referee at local and regional competitions.
Since that time, Chuck has continued to enjoy all aspects of the sport of fencing. As a referee, Chuck can be found officiating throughout the region, and has been certified by
the Fencing Officials' Commission (FOC) to referee all three weapons at the national level. As a technician, Chuck has worked at several competitions, including North American Cups and the Junior Olympic Championships. Chuck is a Level 2 Armorer, certified by the USFA.
Drawing on diverse experience and training, Chuck now serves as the coach of the Buffalo Fencing Academy. Certified by the USFA to coach epee, foil, and sabre, Chuck enjoys working with competitive and recreational fencers of all ages. A graduate of the Coaches' College program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Chuck has learned from some of the best in the sport. As a participant in workshops and training programs around the country, Chuck is always looking for opportunities to grow as a teacher and coach.
Currently, Chuck also serves as the Chairperson of the Western New York Division of the USFA. By day, Chuck is a high school history teacher, holding a Master's Degree in Education.