Official Site of the Blue Devils · Nov 16, 2023
Fencing Welcomes All-American Simmons to Coaching Staff
Ari SimmonsDURHAM - The Duke fencing program and head coach Omar Elgeziry announced the addition of four-time All-American Ari Simmons to the coaching staff as an assistant coach.
Simmons comes to Durham after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy under Elgeziry.
"Coaching at Duke is a great opportunity," Simmons said. "I can't wait to see what this team can do with Omar [Elgeziry] at the wheel. He is a highly skilled coach, motivator and leader who has a contagiously positive influence on those around him. I am humbled to be here, learning from him, working with the Duke fencers and helping make a mark on an institution as prestigious as this one."