Former Women's Fencing Head Coach
Brown University
NCAA DI • NULL
Coach Ripa was an exceptional coach!
Date: October 2, 2025
By Athlete
5.0
Would Recommend
Overall Rating for the Coach
5.0
Caring
5.0
Motivational
5.0
Knowledgeable
5.0
Honest
5.0
Tags
DirectHonestKnowledgeableDirectFairRespectful To Players
I worked with Coach Ripa on the team for four years and despite a lot of drama and administrative setbacks, he always led our team with integrity and really cared. When I first started, many fencers didn't take our practices seriously, but he created a culture of accountability and respect. His understanding of fencing was phenomenal and I still think of lessons he taught me. He had a very direct approach and expected us to step up and take a lot of ownership in our training.
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