Eric Nassos on the Joys of Collegiate Club Fencing

<p><strong>Season 2, Episode 17</strong><br /><strong>Guest:</strong> <strong>Eric Nassos</strong> — Head Coach & former president/captain, Marquette University Fencing (Collegiate Club)</p><p><strong>What we cover</strong></p><p>Paths after high school if there’s no NCAA team: local clubs, campus clubs, and how to mix both</p><p>Starting (or reviving) a club: student sign-ups, admin petition, storage, safety-compliant gear, and budgeting</p><p>Funding in the real world: dues, university reimbursements (gas/housing), refereeing local HS events, and why you still need cash up front</p><p>Recruiting interest when you’re new: tabling, flyers, dorm hustling, “make some friends,” and simple marketing that works</p><p>What to expect at practice: flexible structures, coach + student leaders, mixed experience levels (walk-ons → Cs/Es by graduation)</p><p>Parents’ role: researching clubs, DM’ing teams, campus tour questions, where to help — and where to step back</p><p>Evaluating clubs: Instagr...