Tom Ciccarone

Coach Ciccarone brings over 40 years of experience to CFC, having successfully prepared students to assume the dominant role of champion at the divisional, sectional and national tournaments.  Tom started the NCAA Sacred Heart University Division 1 team in 1995 and is currently an assistant coach at Vasser College.

He has studied under Fencing Master Neil Lazar, Ralph Goldstein, Orest Stetsiv, Michael Shimchovich, Al Kwartler, Darnell Every, Harvey Kerner and David Comas and was a nationally rated referee and competitor in all weapons. Coach Ciccarone Has Won and placed final 4 of National, sectional and divisional tournaments. He is licensed by the United States Fencing Coaches Association.

Tom Founded Candlewood in 1988 and from the humble beginnings of practice in a fire house he built Candlewood into one of the largest and best equipped centers in the country.   

Alex Fotiyev

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Alex Fotiyev is the 1995 National Ukrainian Champion in Sabre. He teaches Sabre and Foil. He brings over 20 years experience to the CFC program.

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Chris Aher

Chris Aher is an Associate Instructor in Epee and holds a seat on the CFC Board of directors. He has 25 years experience as fencer and 8 years as trainer.

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Bruce Gillman

Bruce Gillman is the Head Coach of Vasser College and the owner of the Fencing Center of Long Island. Bruce is a nationally rated referee and FOC and brings 25 years of experiences to the CFC program.

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Aleksandr Ulanovskiy

Alex Ulanouskiy is an F.I.E. and USFA,  "A"rated fencer in epee and brings over 30 years experience to Candlewood. He spent 7 years in Italy and 13 years in the Ukraine teaching epee and foil.

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Andy Hsieh

Andy is a national fencer and trainer of many of the youth fencers at CFC.