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Episode: Peter Grandbois on Starting a Collegiate Fencing Program from Scratch
Description: GuestPeter Grandbois — Head coach of Denison women’s varsity fencing; coach of Denison men’s club team (transitioning to varsity in 2026). English professor and creative writing instructor. Veteran competitor and longtime coach.What you’ll hear in this episodeHow Denison fencing dates back to at least 1941 — and why college clubs often rise and fall with student energyThe real grind of launching a program: recruiting on campus, building participation, and finding the “tipping point”Why Denison elevated the women’s team to varsity in 2019, and what helped make the case