• Women's Foil
• Women's Epee
• Women's Sabre
• Men's Foil
• Men's Epee
• Men's Sabre
* Adding more for 2013, with photos
Name (school): Miles Chamley-Watson (Penn State)
Do you have any nicknames? Pretty Boy, Blondie, Chamley, Brit.
What would be the title of your autobiography? “What wouldn’t Miles Chamley-
Watson do?
Official Height: 6 “3 1/2
Birthplace (city, state, country): London, England
Current Hometown: New York City, Philadelphia and Miami
Is there anything notable or unusual about your hometown? It’s the
best because I was born there.
Other noteworthy places where you/your family have lived? London, Florida,
Philadelphia and New York.
High School (city, state): The Knox School in Long Island in NYC, and DVFS in
Paoli, PA
High School's Nickname and Colors: Falcons, Red and White
If you were home-schooled, what were the basic plusses and minuses of that?: I
could never do that
College Major: Sports Management (RPTM Program)
Favorite College Class: Womans Studies, I was the only “Straight guy in
class”
Why did you choose your college? Recruited, Best academics, beautiful campus
What do you most like about being a student-athlete at your school? The helpful
staff at the Morgan Center, free tutoring, and love free Nike stuff. Not to
mention, women like it.
What would be your dream job? Continuing training for the Olympics and getting paid, or being the person who tests out the new Nike shoes.
FENCING BACKGROUND
How did you get started in fencing?
Tried it for fun, during my P.E classbecause I was in trouble.
Do you have current family members/ancestors who have been fencers?
Nope,only one.
Do you have any family ancestry from a traditional fencing country? (provide
specifics) Nope
Relatives who have competed in college or pro sports, other than fencing?
Mom, used to be a track runner, Dad, did an iron man. Little sister is an amazing swimmer who is only 13, and older sister played volleyball in high school.
Who are you current coaches?
Simon Gershon, Fencers Club and Gia Abishidze, PennState.
Who are your former coaches?
Simon Gershon, Irene Gershon Fencers Club and Gia Abishidze, PennState.
Who have been the key influences on your fencing career?
Simon Gershon my coach because he has always believed in me.
What are three words that best describe your college head coach and/ or weapon
coach? Simon Gershon (Simply a genius) Gia Abishidze ( A character)
YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER
Do you have any pre-bout rituals or superstitions? Take a bath, and watch a
movie.
Areas where you feel you have improved most this season: Taking it every
competition at a time. Having fun with it.
What are key areas of improvement remain for you? Trying not to get too down
on myself.
How would you describe this college season (for you and your team)?
For me almost perfect, winning this would be the cherry on top. I have won almost
everything in fencing expect for an individual NCAA title.
List your present/former teammates (HS/club/national teams) who will be fencing
in the 2013 NCAAs for other teams:
Gerek Meinhardt, Alex Massiallas, and David Willette
Of the fencers listed above, who are you closest to?
Gerek Meinhardt has become one of my best friends in not only fencing but
my life. We have been rooming together since early teens.
From the fencers in the 2013 NCAAs, are there any you have fenced a high number
of times?
Gerek Meinhardt and I fence all the time, I would say we are dead even.
Who is your favorite international/national-team fencer?
Honestly, Iconsider myself my favorite. But I do enjoy watching Choi from Korea who I
just beat at the last grand prix.
Have you ever fenced other weapons on a competitive level?
I fenced epee and sabre for fun at the Penn State Garret Open and finished
2nd in both.
What do you like most about college fencing?
The intensity and team atmosphere.
What would you change about college fencing?
The NCAA system
Did you play other sports at a high level (during high school)?
I played basketball and soccer competitively.
If you were to play another sport on the collegiate level, what would it be?
I would say soccer and basketball
How long would you like to continue fencing on a competitive level?
Until I am no longer the best
FAVORITES
What is your favorite college fencing roadtrip and why?
Roadtrips suck but, if I had to pick the meet in New York at St, Johns
because it is the most intense competition.
Favorite cities where you have fenced at an event (and why)?
Korea, because not only have I done well there but I love the people and
food
Favorite/most memorable fencing moment (and why)?
When I came back from 14-7 at the Senior World Championships in Paris
and won with 55 seconds left.
Most embarrassing moment on the fencing strip?
I actually do not think I have one. Losing!
Strangest/rarest thing ever seen in a fencing match your college team was
competing in?
Someone threw up 4x during one match
Favorite pro sports teams/athletes?
I like the Miami Heat. I like the Steelers because my boy Derek Moye plays
for them, and Raiders because my boy Jack Crawford plays for them.
Favorite Food?
Sushi
Favorite TV Show and/or Movie; Actor and/or Actress?
Suits, Breaking Bad, Wild n’ Out, Four Brothers, The Warrior, A man from
Nowhere Friday Night Lights.
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Name (school): David Willette (Penn State)
Official Height:
5’6’’
Birthplace (city, state, country):
San Francisco, CA, USA
Current Hometown:
Lafayette, CA
High School (city, state):
Acalanes High School, Lafayette, CA
High School's Nickname and Colors:
Blue and White
College Major: Finance
Favorite College Class (why?): Investments, because the teacher is great.
Why did you choose your college?: Because I love the fencing team and the
school as a whole.
What do you most like about being a student-athlete at your school?: I love being a
part of the student-athlete community at Penn State.
What would be your dream job?:
Where do you want to be/what do you want to be doing in 10 years?
FENCING BACKGROUND
How did you get started in fencing?: My father started my sister and I when I
was 6 years old.
Do you have current family members/ancestors who have been fencers? (for each,
list their names, relation to you, weapon, and key fencing achievements):
My sister Doris Willette recently retired. She also fenced foil and went to the
Olympics in Beijing and London.
Do you have any family ancestry from a traditional fencing country? (provide
specifics):
Relatives who have competed in college or pro sports, other than fencing? (include
details):
Who are you current coaches (college and club)?: Gia Abashidze, Emmanuil
Kaidanov, Greg Massialas.
Who are your former coaches (list names, sites of training and time frames):
George Platt
Who have been the key influences on your fencing career (and why)?: My sister
was always a big influence on me growing up.
What are three words that best describe your college head coach and/ or weapon
coach?:
YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER
Do you have any pre-bout rituals or superstitions?:
Areas where you feel you have improved most this season:
What are key areas of improvement remain for you?:
How would you describe this college season (for you and your team)?: I think this
season has gone well for our team.
List your present/former teammates (HS/club/national teams) who will be fencing
in the 2013 NCAAs for other teams (include name, plus where and when you fenced
together): Gerek Meinhardt, Alexander Massialas, Leland Bernstein.
Of the fencers listed above, who are you closest to?:
From the fencers in the 2013 NCAAs, are there any you have fenced a high number
of times? (include names and brief details about your bout history vs. them):
I have fenced many of the competitors many times throughout my
competitive career.
Who is your favorite international/national-team fencer (and why)?: Byungchul
Choi from Korea, because of his speed skill and success, while being a very
short fencer. He is the same height as me.
Have you ever fenced other weapons on a competitive level (include brief details):
What do you like most about college fencing?: I love being part of a team, it
brings a whole new attitude and experience to the sport.
What would you change about college fencing?: I think that NCAA fencing needs
to more closely simulate international fencing in terms of refereeing,
formality and replay equipment.
Did you play other sports at a high level (during high school)?:
If you were to play another sport on the collegiate level, what would it be?:
How long would you like to continue fencing on a competitive level?:
I will most likely not be fencing after the 2016 Olympic Games, and possibly
not after my time at Penn State is finished.
FAVORITES
What is your favorite college fencing roadtrip and why?:
Favorite cities where you have fenced at an event (and why)?:
My favorite city that I have traveled to for a tournament was to Seoul,
Korea. I thought it was extremely interesting, modern, and different than so
many of the other European cities I have been to.
Favorite/most memorable fencing moment (and why)?:
Most embarrassing moment on the fencing strip:
Strangest/rarest thing ever seen in a fencing match your college team was
competing in:
Favorite pro sports teams/athletes (why?):
Favorite Food:
Favorite TV Show and/or Movie; Actor and/or Actress: Favorite Movie: “Memento”
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2012 ENTRANTS BELOW …
REGGIE BENTLEY
NOTRE DAME ... Foil ... Sr. ... Little Rock, AR
... 2011 All-American (5th at NCAAs)
... #5 seed entering 2012 NCAA Midwest Regional (placed 2nd)
... placed 4th at 2009 NCAA Midwest Regional, 3rd in 2011
Birthplace – Louisville, KY
High School – DuPont Manual
College Major – Program of Liberal (Arts) Studies
Favorite college class – Great Books Seminar
Why did you choose your college? – I like small group discussion about literature
FENCING BACKGROUND ...
How did you get started in fencing? – I went to see a tournament in my hometown. I thought it looked cool so I found my local fencing club.
Current coach – Gia Kvaratskhelia (ND)
Former coaches – Les Stawicki, from Louisville Fencer Center. He was my coach until college.
Three words that best describe your college weapon coach – Gia is compassionate, loyal, talented
ATHLETIC CAREER ...
What do you like most about college fencing? – The team aspect.
What would you change about college fencing? – The format of NCAAs is inconsistent with the rest of the season and makes no sense. I would change it to a 45 touch 3v3 relay.
If you were to play another sport on the collegiate level, what would it be? – Soccer
FAVORITES ...
Favorite college fencing roadtrip – The trip to NCAAs is always the most exciting.
Favorite TV show – South Park