YOUSEF FENCING
International Fencing Coach · FIE Master Certified Coach · International Para Fencing Coach & Referee
30+ years of international coaching across five continents
Yousef Alaghehband is an international fencing coach, FIE Master Certified Coach, and internationally certified Para Fencing coach and referee with more than 30 years of professional experience across five continents.
Since beginning his coaching career in 1995, he has developed athletes from young beginners to competitors at national and international championships.
His work also includes founding fencing clubs, building school and university programs, organizing international training camps, supporting national teams, and contributing to the sport’s growth worldwide.
Athletes coached by Yousef Alaghehband have earned more than 354 medals at national and international competitions in Canada, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Kenya, Brazil, the United States, and China. Specializing in épée, he has developed athletes from U7 to U20 through technical foundations, tactical intelligence, decision-making and competitive preparation. His students have reached national podiums in boys’ and girls’ U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16 épée events. Beyond medals, he values confident, independent and disciplined athletes.
For more than three decades, Yousef Alaghehband has founded, coached, developed and supported fencing programs in different countries. His experience connects youth development, national-team preparation, educational programs and international collaboration.
Founder and coach of SilverSword Fencing Academy in Montréal and Canadian Fencing Club. Founder and former National Coach of the Canadian Para Fencing Team. Established fencing programs in more than 30 schools, colleges and universities, while developing youth teams and competitive athletes.
Worked as an international fencing coach with the Udine Fencing Association, supporting athlete development and international training.
Coached and developed programs at Vango Fencing Center and YK Pao International School in Shanghai and worked with Harrow International School in Shenzhen. Led training camps and coaching activities in more than 45 Chinese cities; collaborated with the Chinese National Para Fencing Team, private clubs and youth programs. Served as co-director and supervisor of major national-level competitions in Shanghai involving hundreds of athletes.
Coached at Korea Fencing Club and Team Park International Fencing Camp on Jeju Island.
Former coach at Esfahan Fencing Association and Zobahan Fencing Team, supporting athlete development and competitive fencing.
Co-founder of the Rwanda Fencing Federation in 2011, helping develop and organize the sport.
Co-founder of the first East African Fencing Championship in Nairobi, expanding competitive opportunities in the region.
Organized and conducted international fencing camps, sharing technical and tactical experience with local athletes.
Co-founder of the first fencing program at Yahoo in Silicon Valley, California, introducing fencing into a workplace setting.
His international coaching journey includes a memorable continental championship achievement in São Paulo.
Collaborated with Esgrima Metepec Pirates on fencing training and international coaching exchange.
He holds an FIE Master Coach Diploma and coaching qualifications from recognized fencing and sporting organizations in Italy, Canada, Brazil and the International Fencing Federation (FIE). His coaching education and extensive international practice support technical teaching, tactical development, athlete preparation, coach education and long-term training programs. He has worked with athletes, coaches, schools, clubs and organizations from many sporting and cultural backgrounds.
As founder and former National Coach of the Canadian Para Fencing Team, Yousef Alaghehband contributed to competitive wheelchair fencing opportunities in Canada. His experience includes coaching Sylvie Morel, a Paralympic fencer, and supporting athletes at international events. As an internationally certified Para Fencing coach and referee, he has worked in Canada, Italy, Brazil, Poland, Austria, China and Hong Kong. His work supports opportunities for athletes of different abilities and backgrounds.
Para Fencing →For Yousef Alaghehband, fencing is more than a competitive sport. His approach emphasizes sound technique, tactical awareness, creativity, discipline, respect, confidence and independent thinking. Whether coaching a beginner or an experienced competitor, the priority is long-term development. The skills learned through fencing can stay valuable throughout life.
“Building champions is not about medals alone — it is about discipline, confidence, character, and lifelong values.”
YOUSEF FENCING INTERNATIONAL
Selected institutions, clubs, federations and fencing projects connected to an international coaching career.