In this conversation with Hall of Fame Coach Dr. Nikki Franke, we discuss her rapid ascent as a competitive fencer, including national, international, and Olympic accomplishments. The first Black woman to coach a NCAA fencing team, Dr. Franke has built the Temple program from inception to fifty years of success, and been awarded the USFCA Women's Fencing Coach of the year on four occasions. She also continues to build upon her legacy as a founding member of the Black Women In Sports Foundation.

In this conversation with Donald Anthony Jr. we discuss his extraordinary fencing journey. Donald has experienced success at the college, national, and world championship level. He is a founding member of the Peter Westbrook Foundation, Head Fencing Coach at THE Ohio State University, USA Fencing Chairman and President, and also Vice President of the International Fencing Federation. Here we touch on his vision for the future of fencing, and his approach to team-building as both an executive and a coach.

In this conversation with Gaby Chau we discuss her unexpected path to becoming the Head Fencing Coach of the Wagner women's fencing team, and the importance of establishing a strong culture for the young program. Gaby sheds light on growing the team to a full roster and the valuable life skills learned through college athletics.