First to 15: The USA Fencing Podcast

In this episode, Bryan talks with Brad Suchorski, USA Fencing’s Director of Membership, Service and Growth, about the bigger picture behind collegiate fencing expansion. They cover: Why college fencing growth is more complicated than it looks from the outside What stood out from the NCAA Fencing Championships at Notre Dame Why separate men’s and women’s team titles matter What families often misunderstand about college fencing How schools decide whether to add sports What athletic directors want to know before adding fencing Why enrollment, sustainability and gender equity all matter in those conversations How USA Fencing approaches schools and cultivates long-term relationships Recent momentum in collegiate fencing growth How college fairs, Recruiting 101 sessions and College Connect help student-athletes connect with programs Why supporting existing college programs is just as important as adding new ones How the fencing community can help support collegiate growth --First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn