Meet the Coaches 

Coach Susan Monardo has over 25 years of coaching experience in foil, epee and saber. 

Certified by the United States Fencing Coaches Association and the Professional Coaches' Alliance, she is also a Professional Coach Member of the US Fencing Association, USOC Safe Sport Certified and a previous Board Member of the USFA's Metropolitan Division.

In addition to her time coaching at Blade Runner, Coach Susan also brings the sport of fencing to the Staten Island community through a network of camps and school programs. 

Coach Grady's primary goal is building endurance and strength for his students, which are essential for lasting in competitions and tournaments.  With a degree in physical education, Coach Grady works closely with the other coaches in providing a cohesive plan to combine strength, stamina, and skill development to improve overall athleticism and assist those looking to take their performance to the next level.

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Coach Dylan has taken his previous experience coaching the youngest of athletes in soccer and brings it to the fencing strip for our Young Blade fencers. He is able to find just the right combination of education and fun when teaching the basics of fencing to our 5 through 7 year olds. An epee fencer himself, in addition to Young Blades and assisting with other fencing class instruction, Coach Dylan also is part of the after school and summer camp staff.

Coach Colin is a professional member of the USFA. Having served as Foil Captain for his varsity team, Coach Colin's motivational and leadership style is an integral part of his approach in teaching the skills and strategies of fencing. Whether at our Blade Runner club location or at fencing programs in the community, Coach Colin approaches all instruction with the same energy and encouragement to bring out the best in the fencer.

Coach Ismael coaches our Cadet and Junior  fencers providing instruction in both Epee and Foil.   Working with the individual fencers to identify and develop their competitive edge, Coach Ismael brings his experience as a multiple-time National and International champion with over a decade of fencing experience.