Anna Jeanne Schliep
Classes Coached at CBA: Introduction to Fencing, Youth (all weapons), Competitive Epee, Strength and Conditioning
About
Coach Anna has a Prevot certification for Epee and Moniteur certification for saber from USA Fencing Coaches Association. She is also on the Blake HS fencing coaching staff.
She has served the local fencing scene as a referee, tournament organizer, coach, MN Division board member, and on various USA Fencing workgroups.
In 2023 she was in the first USA Fencing Youth Coach Fellow program and 2023-2024 was on the last Youth Development Resource group which worked on the Y8 Tournament format rules.
Outside of fencing Coach Anna has two Masters degrees in Physics and Engineering and has previously taught high school physics, physical science, and mathematics in New York and Minnesota.
At her day job she works for the Minnesota Department of Health to prevent lead exposure and keep drinking water safe. She has coached and participated in many different sports from dance/cheer to powerlifting.
Why Coach Fencing?
Coach Anna is especially passionate about supporting and developing women’s fencing in Minnesota. Including, promoting training centered around the unique needs of girls and women in sport.
Anna is also interested in the growth of youth fencing in a positive and supportive way to encourage life-long sport participation and to make sure youth athletes have developmentally appropriate training and competition opportunities.
Other coaching certifications
Girls Gone Strong-Level 1
USA Weightlifting Level 1
USA Boxing Coach Green Level