The UNC fencing team has added [autotag]Hamdy Refaee[/autotag] to their coaching staff, naming him the new assistant coach.
The announcement came Friday that Refaee would join the Tar Heels after working as an instructor at Tim Morehouse Fencing Club for the past two years. In a press release by Go Heels, North Carolina’s head coach Matt Jednak stated his thoughts on Refaee joining the program.
“We are very excited to have Hamdy join our family,” Jednak said. “He is not only an amazing coach, but an amazing person. His character and energy show that he has always been a Tar Heel. Our team is going to benefit greatly from all the experiences he brings with him. I personally feel very blessed that he is with us.”
Help us in welcoming new assistant coach Ahmed Hamdy Refaee to the Carolina fencing family! 🤺👣
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— Carolina Fencing (@UNCFencing) July 28, 2023
Refaee comes to UNC with experience as the assistant fencing coach for the US Air Force Academy for three years. Refaee also had two stints with the Egyptian National team, winning a few tournaments, including placing for a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in 2016.
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