Lubomir Kalpaktchiev, Head Coach

Born: November 23, 1974 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Education
  Bulgarian National Sports Academy
    B.A. Physical Education
    B.A. Fencing
    Currently studying for Master of Physical Education

Coaching Experience
  Fencing Coach: 1999 - Present
    Hamilton Fencing Center - Hamilton, NY
    Onondaga Fencing Club - Syracuse, NY

  Swimming Instructor: 2000 - Present
    Metropolitan YMCA - Syracuse, NY

  Fencing Coach: 1996 - 1998
    Sofia Sports Club - Sofia, Bulgaria

Certifications
    American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
    American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard

Awards
    2002 Empire State Games, Silver Medal- Epee
    2001 Empire State Games, Gold Medal- Epee
    2000 Empire State Games, Gold Medal- Epee
    1995 Bulgarian Jr. Fencing Team, Gold Medal- Epee
    1994 Bulgarian Jr. Fencing Team, Gold Medal- Epee
    1994 Bulgarian All-University Championship, Gold Medal
    1994 Bulgarian National Jr. Championship, Gold Medal
    1993 Bulgarian Jr. Fencing Championship, Gold Medal

Affiliations
    1999 - Present American Fencing Association
    1999 - Present Onondaga Fencing Club
    1990 - 1998 Sofia Fencing Club
    1986 - 1990 Bulgarian Modern Pentathlon
    1981 - 1985 Sofia Sports Club

Stefan Kalpaktchiev, Manager and Coach

Born: June 21, 1950 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Awards
    2004 Empire State Games, Bronze Medal- Master's Epee
    2002 Empire State Games, Gold Medal- Master's Epee
    1969 Balkan Jr. Fencing Tournament, Silver Medal
    1968 Bulgarian Jr. Fencing Championship, Gold Medal
    1968 Sofia Jr. Fencing Championship, Gold Medal
    1967 Sofia Jr. Fencing Championship, Gold Medal

Affiliations
    1999 - Present American Fencing Association
    1999 - Present Onondaga Fencing Club
    1966 - 1969 Bulgarian Jr. Olympic Team
    1965 - 1969 Bulgarian Modern Pentathlon
    1963 - 1965 Sofia Swimming Club