[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”330deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#2ea3f2 0%|#2e6df4 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#2ea3f2″ background_color_gradient_end=”#2e6df4″ background_image=”http:\/\/texasfence.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/59666127_2382496451769957_748387408399040512_o.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”COACHES” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”69px” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/texasfencingacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fencer-ready-for-action.png” title_text=”Fencer ready for action.” src_tablet=”https:\/\/texasfencingacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fencer-ready-for-action.png” src_phone=”https:\/\/texasfencingacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fencer-ready-for-action.png” src_last_edited=”on|tablet” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Coach Ray Parker \u2014 Ma\u00eetre d\u2019Armes (Foil, \u00c9p\u00e9e, Sabre)<\/strong> Ray holds the rank of Ma\u00eetre d\u2019Armes<\/strong>, awarded by the United States Fencing Coaches Association<\/span><\/span> after earning Ma\u00eetre certification in Foil, \u00c9p\u00e9e, and Sabre. This distinction reflects a comprehensive training background that includes study at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs with the United States Fencing Coaches College<\/span><\/span>. He also served six years as Vice President of the USFCA, contributing to coaching education and standards nationwide and is currently on their Professional Development Committee.<\/p>\n Fencers coached by Ray have gone on to compete at established NCAA programs such as Stanford University<\/span><\/span>, Columbia University<\/span><\/span>, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<\/span><\/span>, Duke University<\/span><\/span>, Temple University<\/span><\/span>, Penn State<\/span><\/span>, Wesleyan University<\/span><\/span>, and the United States Air Force Academy<\/span><\/span>, with many earning All-American recognition.<\/p>\n Parents appreciate Ray\u2019s steady, clear teaching style; his ability to support both new and competitive fencers; and his emphasis on creating a structured, welcoming environment where students can progress at a pace appropriate to their goals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/texasfence.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/WesPortrait.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ max_width=”96%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coach <\/span>Wes started fencing at Texas State University (then Southwest Texas State University) in 2000. First as a hobby then as a true sport. He started as a three weapon fencer to get as much competition in as possible. Through his time in school he ran not only the club for a time, he also was the chair of the Texas inter-collegiate league (SWIFA). After an 8 year hiatus after college he returned first to competition and then became certified as a coach. He currently coaches many regional and national level fencers in both epee and saber.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/texasfencingacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MikePortrait-e1582331454879.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ min_height=”90px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coach Michael Maguire began his coaching career in 1976 and since has coached National foil and \u00e9p\u00e9e in England, before coming to the USA in 2000.\u00a0 Michael is considered a true Master fencer since he has mastered all three fencing weapons.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/texasfencingacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Santiago.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”63px|||33px||” custom_padding=”||5px|15px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coach Santiago Calderon is our resident mental strength and fitness coach. Since starting with fencing 4 years ago, he has had a great impact on our fencers. Santiago is a lifelong athlete, and considers himself “professionally obsessed with sports”. He has a Master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology and is also a certified personal trainer.<\/span><\/p>\n
Coach Ray began fencing in 1983 at the University of Texas at Austin<\/span><\/span> and co-founded Texas Fencing Academy<\/strong> in 1989 with two-time Olympian Vincent Bradford. Over the past several decades, he has worked with athletes of all ages, helping them build strong fundamentals, confidence, and long-term skill development.<\/p>\n