What happens when a three-time Olympian teams up with a school that schedules fencing every day? Courtney Hurley OLY (team bronze) and Chris Ferrara (Assistant Head of School, Menaul School) share a practical blueprint for student-athletes: liberal-arts academics with “high challenge, high support,” daily training blocks, after-school lessons with Duke City Fencing, and a culture that grows motivation without the pressure cooker. We cover time management, the parent’s role, the competitive roadmap, and why Albuquerque might be fencing’s next hot spot. Guests Courtney Hurley OLY — Three-time Olympian (team bronze), Head Coach, Duke City Fencing; program lead at Menaul School Chris Ferrara — Assistant Head of School & Upper School Director, Menaul School Learn more Menaul School Fencing (with Duke City Fencing): menaulschool.org/fencing-find-your-edge Chapters 00:00 Two perspectives, one goal 01:17 Courtney’s shift: elite habits → coaching culture 02:30 Liberal-arts mode...