Mission
Provide quality instruction in fencing and pass on the life skills that prepare athletes to be effective contributors to their schools, communities, and professional lives.
Fencing Institute of Texas
Our principles
No matter your skill level or goals, the Fencing Institute of Texas strives to help you achieve them.
A place for every fencer
From youth to senior, recreational to international competitor, ambulatory to adaptive athlete, and modern to historical fencing, the Fencing Institute of Texas makes room for every path. As a designated Paralympic Sport Club, the institute has developed athletes who have competed nationally, internationally, and at the Olympic level.
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Purpose
Be the premier provider of instruction in the art of fencing at every level while maintaining excellence in teaching able-bodied and Paralympic children and adults. Deliver consistent, professional instruction so every student can further realize their potential in sport and in life.
Vision
Be known as the sport’s leading provider of quality instruction in the Dallas area and consistently deliver outstanding instruction to the students we serve.
Strategic direction
Create and support a long-term athlete development model that promotes excellence for competitive and recreational fencers.
Develop and sustain a coaching structure that supports athletes at every level.
Increase participation in fencing and improve the quality of fencing activities.
Provide, develop, improve, and maintain the tools and resources needed for an effective recreational and competitive fencing system.
Core values
Treat every person the way you want to be treated.
Extend grace to those who wish to excel.
Seek first to understand others before trying to be understood.
Choose relationships and excellence over profits or tournament results.
Think outside the box. Always question the status quo.
Recognize success and provide positive, compassionate training to ensure its continuation.
A clear standard
The Fencing Institute of Texas has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment. Report any incident to the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion representative and SafeSport representative, Lauri Lewis; General Manager Brenda Waddoups; any coach; or a member of the Board of Directors.