Olympians in Life
Enrichment Program
Taking a Holistic Approach to Youth Development
Peter Westbrook Foundation’s flagship program, Olympians in Life, provides an invaluable opportunity for our scholar-athletes to learn from and train with elite Olympians, national fencing champions, world-class coach-mentors, and tutors to help them learn, grow, and compete to achieve their highest potential – both on and off the strip.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
PWF believes in taking a holistic approach to youth development, combining both sports and academics to achieve positive measurable outcomes.
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Fencing Training
Each week, scholar-athletes train with world class coach-mentors in all levels of fencing.
Beginners are taught fundamental fencing technique, footwork, and bladework.
Experienced students hone skills in line with approaching the sport at a competitive level.
PWF provides all necessary equipment.
Coach-mentors offer guidance on matters ranging from problem solving to healthy habits to self-confidence.
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Academic Enrichment
After fencing training, our scholar-athletes are provided academic support with subject tutoring, homework help, and standardized test prep (e.g., SAT and SHSAT).
A qualified team of licensed teachers, educated professionals, graduate students, and college students staff the program and strengthen our scholar-athletes’ skills in subject areas needing attention, so they may attain academic success.
Fencing + Academic Enrichment
The fencing training is held weekly from 9:00am to noon, PWF offers beginner, intermediate and advanced fencing instruction. PWF provides all necessary equipment and prior skills are not required or expected.
Each session begins with a rigorous group warm-up before students break out into groups based on age, skill level, and their preferred weapon—epee, foil, or sabre. Beginners are taught fundamental fencing technique, footwork, and bladework, while experienced students hone skills in line with approaching the sport at a competitive level.
After fencing, PWF scholar-athletes participate in academic enrichment that provides subject tutoring, homework help, and standardized test prep (e.g., SAT and SHSAT). The program is housed in a professional space located near our fencing training facility between 12:30pm to 4:30pm. A team of qualified college students, graduate students, licensed teachers, and educated professionals staff the program. We accept youth from grades 3 through 12 to participate.
In addition to offering a first-class athletic experience, our staff of Olympians, national champions, and national team members serve as mentors for our students, offering guidance on matters ranging from academics and problem solving to healthy habits and self-confidence.
The purpose of the program is to strengthen students’ skills in both athletic and academic subject areas needing attention, so they may attain academic success. We focus on:
Tailored instruction to each student’s learning style and needs.
A supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to accept an active role in their learning process.
Positive reinforcement to improve students’ self-esteem and confidence.
Individualized Attention from experienced educators
Academic Success
Thus far, our program has earned a strong reputation for preparing students to excel in rigorous academic settings.
Among key indicators of its success is the large number of PWF students who have received scholarships to highly-selective schools. These institutions include:
