Supporting Fencing
Strength 4 Fencing delivers evidence-informed S&C programs combining scientific principles with extensive experience across clubs, national teams, and Olympic preparation.
Philosophy and Approach
Fencing often lacks structured, age-appropriate physical preparation, while fencers progress through the sport with very different physical backgrounds, training levels, and injury histories. Strength 4 Fencing supports athletes at each stage of development by providing clear structure, progression, and guidance that adapts to individual needs within the complexity of the sport.
The approach combines scientific evidence with extensive applied experience across youth development, club, and high-performance environments. Through both in-person and online Programs, Strength 4 Fencing also supports fencers with demanding schedules, frequent travel, or limited access to high-quality physical preparation, ensuring continuity and quality of training regardless of location.
Background and Experience
Luca Malvassori, Founder of Strength 4 Fencing, has worked across the full fencing pathway, including involvement with the Italian Olympic foil teams for both men and women in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. His experience spans extensive club-level work and the delivery of training camps with clubs and national teams across multiple countries.
Throughout his career in strength and conditioning, Luca has been trusted by national coaches with their athletes and by parents with youth fencers during key development phases. This breadth of experience enables him to tailor physical preparation to diverse contexts, cultures, and performance levels while maintaining consistent standards of quality.
Our Values
- Athlete health and long-term longevity
- Keeping athletes available to fence
- Physical preparation serves fencing performance
- Foundations over early specialisation
- Building trust with fencers, coaches, and parents
Our Team
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Matteo Minardi
- Matteo is an S&C Coach with Strength 4 Fencing since 2025. He contributes to the design and delivery of our programmes, supporting structured physical development for clubs and individual fencers.
- With a background in Sport Science and experience working with developing athletes, Matteo brings a clear and systematic approach to training. His work focuses on movement quality, coordination, and strong foundations to support long-term fencing performance.
