George Pogosov Position: Co-Head Coach

George Pogosov is the Co-Head Coach for the Men's and Women's fencing teams as well as the Head Coach for the Cardinal Fencing Club. His credentials include being the Junior World Champion in 1980, six-time World Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist in 1988 and Olympic Gold Medalist in 1992. He has more than 20 years of experience as a fencer and 15 years of experience as a coach. George is the most accomplished athlete who works with fencers on the West Coast.

George has a Master's Degree in Physical Education with a focus in in Fencing. He graduated from National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine and has a Diploma from the Tyschler Fencing Academy.

George was the Coach of the Ukrainian National Team before coming to USA. In the US he is working with fencer of all levels. He teaches classes for kids, classes in high school as well as colleges. Pogosov teaches all weapons.

A number of George's students are finalists and champions of various National tournaments.