Maestro Lucchetti

Davis Fencing Academy is pleased to welcome back Maestro Marcos Lucchetti. Before becoming a coach, Maestro Lucchetti represented his home country of Argentina in foil in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. As a coach, he has worked for Princeton, Ohio State and Stevens Institute of Technology among other schools and private clubs. While working at Davis Fencing Academy in its early years, he coached Nat Burke to his #3 ranking in U.S. Men’s Epee, Max Williams to a 5th place finish at Cadet World Championships, multiple fencers to Youth Pan American medals and started Eileen Grench on her Olympic career. Recently returned from London, he is once again creating elite fencers in Davis.

Marcos Lucchetti with former DFA fencers Dimitry Kirk-Gordon, Clinton Kershaw and Max Williams

Maestro Lucchetti’s offerings

Ramping Up ($350/month) – Advanced footwork/conditioning 2x/week with 1-25 minute private lesson/week. This is a good option for those just starting their competitive career to get comfortable with the increased workload and expectations of competitive fencing.

Introduction to Elite ($500/month) – Advanced footwork/conditioning 2x/week with 2-25 minute private lessons/week. This is the most common plan for those competing at the National level with an eye towards balancing fencing with other activities.

Elite (talk with coach) – Advanced footwork/conditioning 4x/week with minimum 2 private lessons (25-50 min ea.) and additional daily check-ins with Maestro Lucchetti (bout critique, drills, personal training plans, etc.) This level is for those attempting to medal at national competition, make world cup teams, etc.