Gaspare Faugiana is one of the brightest, sought-after and most successful young coaches in the international fencing landscape. He joined South Bay Fencing Academy in 2024 after a five-year tenure as Assistant Coach at Champ Napoli ASD in Italy, one of the most prestigious and successful clubs in the world, which produced several Olympians, World Champions, European Champions, Grand Prix and World Cup medalists. Throughout his career, his personal students have won medals at Junior and Cadet World Championships, European U23 Championships, Junior and Cadet European Championships, Junior World Cups, Cadet World Cups, and 10 Italian National Championships.  Between 2021 and 2024 he was part of the Italian Junior National Team Coaching Staff, serving as designated coach for Team Italy at several Cadet World Cups, Junior World Cups, Mediterranean Championships, National Team Training Camps, European and World Championships. In his formative years, Coach Gaspare attended a coaching training education course hosted by the FIE (International Fencing Federation) in Budapest, in 2021; his qualifications include a Level II coaching degree from the Italian Fencing Federation (FIS) and the National Academy of Fencing (ANS) and he is also an FIE certified international referee. His dedication to fostering a positive and encouraging training environment is truly remarkable. We are confident that his presence will elevate our saber program to new heights, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable contributions he will make to our academy. Coach Gaspare believes in fostering a holistic approach to fencing, emphasizing not just technical skill but also mental fortitude and tactical awareness. He understands that each athlete is unique and tailors his coaching style accordingly, creating personalized training plans that cater to individual strengths and weaknesses. His ultimate goal is to cultivate well-rounded fencers who excel both on and off the piste.