Sean brings over two decades of fencing experience to Atlantic Fencing Academy as both a competitor and coach. He began his fencing journey in 2000, training under coach Yakov Danilenko at Medeo Fencing Club. His passion and skill earned him a place on the Penn State University fencing team for the 2004–2005 season, one of the nation’s top collegiate programs.
In 2008, Sean achieved his A rating in epee, marking a significant milestone in his competitive career. Transitioning into coaching, he joined Hub City Fencing Academy in 2010 until 2025 and served as assistant coach at The Lawrenceville School from 2012 to 2018. He continued to develop young talent as an assistant coach at Drew University during the 2020–2021 season.
In 2024, Sean began at Atlantic Fencing Academy as a student under former Olympian Coach Jim Carpenter. In 2025, he proudly became the owner and head coach of AFA. He is committed to growing the sport and fostering excellence in fencers of all ages and levels. Email: info@atlanticfencing.com