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We wrapped up our first EUF Book Club today. 📚☕

Finished We Were Liars, talked about all the twists and turns, had some great conversations, and toasted with Starbucks.

One of the things I love most about EUF is that it’s never just about fencing. It’s about building community, creating memories, and giving our kids experiences they’ll remember.

Cheers to our first book. On to the next one. ❤️📖

Most kids would be home on the couch.

Parker showed up in a cast.

Fresh out of surgery. Sitting in a chair. Taking his lesson anyway.

That’s the difference.

Champions don’t wait for perfect conditions. They adapt. They find another way. They refuse to let setbacks steal momentum.

You can put a cast on his arm, but you can’t put a cast on his heart.

This is what commitment looks like.

This is what hunger looks like.

This is what unstoppable looks like. TrustTheProcess

This is why EUF is more than a fencing club.

We teach fencing, but what we’re really building is confidence, discipline, mentorship, and a community that supports our athletes long after they leave the strip. 🔥Thrilled to share that I’ve officially accepted a position as a Research Associate at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, joining Dr. Daniel Orringer’s lab this August.
Over the next two years, I’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of neuroscience, surgery, and translational research, contributing to projects focused on advancing intraoperative technologies and improving patient care.
I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey: my mentors, coaches, teammates, professors, lab colleagues, friends, and family. From the fencing strip to the classroom to the research lab, each experience has shaped the way I approach challenges, teamwork, and growth.
I’m especially excited for the chance to learn from such an innovative team while continuing to explore my passion for neurosurgery and academic medicine.
Looking forward to this next chapter. 💙

🥉 Bronze Medal Alert!

Congratulations to Lottie on an outstanding bronze medal finish today at the NEUSFA 2026 Pomme De Terre Senior Women’s Foil event in Waltham, Massachusetts!

Competing in a senior event and earning a place on the podium is a tremendous accomplishment. Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to challenge yourself against strong competition continue to pay off.

We are so proud of you, Lottie. Keep believing, keep working, and keep climbing. The future is bright! ⚔️💙

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Every Fencer is going home with something…..

Y8 Tournament Day at EUF! ⚔️

We are so proud of all of you and the hard work you’ve put in. Every touch scored, every bout fenced, and every challenge faced is part of the journey.

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep believing in yourselves.

The results will come. The work is already paying off. Every tournament is a stepping stone. Big or small, each one leads somewhere.

Every bout teaches a lesson. Every victory builds confidence. Every setback builds resilience.

Keep showing up. Keep working. Keep moving forward. Your journey is just beginning. ⚔️💙
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Why did we choose We Were Liars for our very first EUF Book Club?

Because great books do what great coaches do—they make us think beyond the obvious.

On the surface, it’s a page-turner full of mystery, family dynamics, and unexpected twists. But underneath, it’s a story about truth, perspective, accountability, privilege, and the consequences of our choices.

At EUF, we’re not just developing fencers. We’re helping young people learn how to think critically, ask questions, challenge assumptions, and see the world through different lenses.

The best conversations don’t happen when everyone agrees—they happen when people are curious enough to listen.

We’re excited to see where this first book takes us. ⚔️📚

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Wednesdays are the new Fridays.

The strips were packed tonight with athletes on the hunt FoilFencing YouthFencing FencingTraining FencingFamily FencingCommunity TrainHardCompeteHard NoExcuses DisciplineEqualsFreedom OneFamilyOneGoal NYCFencing FutureChampions AthleteMindset CompetitionReady FinishStrong OnTheHunt

At EUF, we care deeply about mentorship.

We’re grateful for role models like Lauren who help show our younger athletes what’s possible