Meet Coach Luis
Luis Viterbo Largaespada Simont
Coach Luis, a decorated international competitor, USFCA-certified Prévôt, and highly accomplished fencing mentor. Representing national teams on the global stage for over two decades, Coach Luis brings a wealth of competitive mastery and proven international coaching methods to our strip.
A Legacy of Elite Competition
Coach Luis's athletic career is highlighted by exceptional success on the international stage:
- Dual National Team Member: Has represented the Mexican National Team since 2003 and the Nicaraguan National Team since 2017.
- Central American Champion: Captured the Gold Medal in Team Foil at the 2022 Central American Championship, took 1st place at the 2019 Pouj Memorial, and won multiple Mexican National Championships between 1996 and 2016.
- Podium Finishes & International Games: Holds numerous Silver and Bronze medals across the Central American Championships, North American Cups (NAC), and Junior Olympics.
- World-Stage Competitor: Has represented his nations in prestigious global arenas, including the World Championships, World Cups, Pan American Championships, and the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Coaching Pedigree & Philosophy
Certified by the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) as a Prévôt in Foil and holding a Basic C level certification from the Mexican Fencing Federation, Coach Luis focuses on:
Technical & Tactical Excellence
Applying his background in the "Methodological Foundations of Sciences Applied to Comprehensive Sports Training" to craft structured, individualized athlete development.
Refereeing Insight
Utilizing his background as a US Fencing certified referee to teach fencers bout management, timing, and tactical awareness.
Diverse Coaching Experience
Previously serving as a coach at prominent institutions, in Mexico and the United States.
"Fencing is a powerful blend of discipline, science, and strategy. My goal is to pass down the knowledge gained from decades of international competition, helping each athlete build the physical precision and mental toughness needed to reach their highest potential."— Coach Luis