Laurel Christian School is fortunate to have Jonathan Carr as fencing instructor.
Mr. Carr is a certifide fencing instructor with the United States Fencing Association. He has been teaching fencing classes at LCS since 1999. He has been fencing for over 19 years and has spent tme training for coaching at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
Coaching Philosophy
To encourage the development of physical and mental competence in each student and to promote physical activity, fun, sportsmanship, and good health.
To instill a love for the game by demostrating it myself.
To emphasize progress, not results.
To reward skill improvement and to encourage critical self observation.
To inspire the philosophy of pursuing excellence with honor.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Fencing
Jonathan Carr
LAST YEAR:August 2002 - LCS NEWS: At the Regional Youth Circuit in Birmingham in April, LCS Fencers posted the following results: (initials used) Josh M. (Silver Medal, Youth 10 Boys), Thomas M. (Bronze Medal, Youth 10 Boys); Andrew M. (Silver Medal, Youth 12 Overall); and Will M. placed 14th, Youth 14 Overall.
At the State Games of Mississippi held in Meridian in June, LCS fencers brought home five medals: Johnson M., (Silver Medal, Youth 10); Thomas M. (Bronze Medal, Youth 10); Andrew M. (Gold Medal, Youth 12); Will M. (Bronze Medal, Youth 14); and Josh M. (Bronze Medal, Cadet).
Josh M. also competed in the Louisiana Divisional Championships, where he finished 6th; the Cresent City Open, where he finished in the top third; and the Junior Olympics, where he finished in the top half of his age group.
Many thanks to fencing master Jonathan Carr for his leadership and training.
Sat. Sept. 21, 2002: Congratulations to the LCS Varsity FencersJoshua M., Will M., and Andrew M. for their FIRST PLACE victory in the fencing tournament this Saturday.
