From US Fencing, July 28, 2009:

US Fencing is pleased to announce the hiring of national weapon coaches for all weapons. These coaches have been selected to coach and lead the national team programs for the United States Fencing Association with the ultimate goal of medal performances in the London Olympics in 2012 and beyond

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Newly hired coaches include:

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Mauro Hamza – Men’s Foil

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Each of the newly hired coaches bring outstanding previous experience with international fencing at all levels including world cups, world championships and the Olympics.

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Mauro Hamza has been involved in Men’s foil ever since being an international competitor for Egypt when he was an athlete. He has been a frequent team coach for the Men’s Foil Program on international trips and his students and teams have won numerous medals both domestically and internationally. The National Team Program will benefit from his fair and calm demeanor, tactical and technical expertise and ability to work with athletes and coaches from all over the USA.

We at Salle Mauro extend a hearty congratulations to Mauro on this stellar accomplishment.