Rhys Douglas Joins Air Force Fencing Staff
6/24/2024 11:00:00 AM | Fencing
USAF ACADEMY, Colo. - Rhys Douglas has joined the Air Force fencing program as an assistant coach, announced today by head coach Katarzyna Dabrowa. Douglas comes to the Academy from Denison University, where he led the saber squad to an undefeated season and first-place finish in the Eastern Women's Fencing Conference in 2023.
"I am very excited to welcome Rhys Douglas to the Air Force Fencing Program," Dabrowa said. "His passion for developing leaders of character first and foremost is what truly makes him a great addition to the team. I believe that his athletic and coaching experience will allow us to build on the success of the program."
Douglas spent four years at Denison, earning Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Assistant Coach of the Year honors in two of those years. In addition, Douglas is a three-time National Finalist for the USFCA Assistant Coach of the Year.
As an athlete, he competed for The Ohio State, where he was part of the 2012 National Championship team. During his time at Ohio State, Douglas was a three-time Midwest Conference team champion and three-time individual Midwest Conference Champion. He also represented Team USA on the international stage for almost a decade, including the Junior World Championships in saber in 2011.
"I am very excited to welcome Rhys Douglas to the Air Force Fencing Program," Dabrowa said. "His passion for developing leaders of character first and foremost is what truly makes him a great addition to the team. I believe that his athletic and coaching experience will allow us to build on the success of the program."
Douglas spent four years at Denison, earning Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Assistant Coach of the Year honors in two of those years. In addition, Douglas is a three-time National Finalist for the USFCA Assistant Coach of the Year.
As an athlete, he competed for The Ohio State, where he was part of the 2012 National Championship team. During his time at Ohio State, Douglas was a three-time Midwest Conference team champion and three-time individual Midwest Conference Champion. He also represented Team USA on the international stage for almost a decade, including the Junior World Championships in saber in 2011.
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