Fathei Ahmed Abou El Fotoh Haffour

Experienced Fencing Coach with expertise in Foil, Épée, and Sabre. Proficient in curriculum development, educational program design, and athlete performance analysis. Skilled in advanced sports technology integration, team leadership, and mentoring. Adept at applying sports psychology and motivation techniques to enhance athlete performance. Certified in First Aid and CPR with a strong background in physical education pedagogy, inclusive teaching strategies, and adaptive PE programming. Committed to promoting sports nutrition and analytical thinking within training programmes. Career goal: To leverage extensive coaching experience to foster athletic excellence and holistic development in athletes.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

International Fencing Training Course, France, 2008, International Fencing Federation, Technical Course for Coaches, Dubai, 2024, UAE Fencing Federation, ISF Gymnasiade Certificate, Bahrain, 2024, International School Sport Federation, 2nd Advanced Fencing Coaches Training Course, Dubai, 2008, UAE Fencing Federation, Moniteur De Fleuret, The United States Fencing Coaches Association, 2018, Moniteur D’epee, The United States Fencing Coaches Association, 2018, Fencing Referees Preparation Course, Dubai, 2007, UAE Fencing Federation, Coach Development, Federation Internationale D’Escrime, 2008, Technical Course for Coaches, International Olympic Committee, 2015, Fencing Coaching, National Sports Akademy-Sofia, Bulgaria, 2009, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee, 2010–2015, 03/22/09, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee & Leaders Qualification Center, 10/18/09, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee & Leaders Qualification Center, 12/06/10, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee, 05/02/10, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee, 06/02/10, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee, 05/02/10, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, Leaders Qualification Center, 05/04/13, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee & Leaders Qualification Center, 11/20/15, Fencing Coaching Qualification & Development, G.C.C Fencing Organizing Committee & Leaders Qualification Center, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Program, Completed cognitive and skills evaluations (including Child CPR AED and Infant CPR), American Heart Association, Abu Dhabi, 2024, Advanced First Aid and Sports Injuries Training, Abu Dhabi, 2006, Scientific Center + Red Crescent, Basic First Aid Course, Abu Dhabi, 2001, Abu Dhabi Educational Zone + Red Crescent, Level 1 & 2 Sport Assistant Course, Special Olympics International, 2022, Special Olympics Protective Behavior, Special Olympics International, 2022, Dart / Archery Trainer: Motor Performance Analysis, MOE The Scientific Centre for School Sports Development, 2005, Technology and Sports Workshop, UAE Interschool Sports and Association, 2005

• Winner of the Khalifa Educational Award (2008–2009) in the Outstanding Teacher Category.
• UAE National Team Coach, who won a bronze medal in the World School Fencing Championship in Foil for Men’s Individual and Women’s Individual.
• Achieved sixth place in Women’s Épée Individual at the World School Fencing Championship (Bahrain, 2024).
• Won gold medals in multiple editions of the Arab Women’s Sports Games in Foil (Individual and Team).
• Achieved third place in Asia, with a bronze medal in Men’s Sabre Under 20, as well as a bronze in Women’s Sabre Team at the Asian Championship.
• Won multiple medals in the West Asian Fencing Championship for teams and the West Asian Club Championship, achieving success in various categories.
• Assistant Coach of the UAE National Fencing Team, contributing to medal wins in Arab and GCC Championships.
• Recipient of the Minister of Education Quality Award twice.
• Awarded the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance multiple times.
• Achieved second place nationally in the 'Modern Technology Applications in School Sports' competition.
• Authored the book 'Physical Education and Principles of Mathematics.'
• Developed and implemented educational programs: 3D Fencing Training and Gymnastics Skills with Animated Illustrations.
• Designed a device to enhance reaction time and coordination for fencing athletes.
• Created the first fencing curriculum for UAE schools (implemented nationally in 2007–2008).
• Played a key role in securing national educational awards for Abu Dhabi schools.
• Designed advanced educational technology programs and contributed to educational committees for curriculum and resource development.
• 2015 Open Martyr Fencing Tournament (Foil): Gold Medal
• 2016 3rd Arab Games for Women's Sports (Sharjah): Gold in Individual Foil, Gold in Team Foil
• 2017 G.C.C Fencing Tournament: Gold in Open Individual Foil, Gold in Team Foil
• 2017 5th Arab Games for Women's Sports (Qatar): Gold in Team Foil
• 2016 Al-Ain Open Fencing Tournament (Foil): Gold
• 2018 Bronze Medal in 4th Arab Games for Women's Sports (Individual Foil)
• Hamda AlQubaisi: Multiple Gold Medals in various tournaments (2017–2018)
• Ashwaq AlMussabi: Gold in RAK Open (Sabre Individual, 2017)
• Deema Fathei Haffour: Gold and Silver in Union U15 and National U17 tournaments, consistent top performer (2017–2018)
• AbdelRhman Fathei Haffour: He was coached to achieve multiple victories, including first place finishes in the NAS International Fencing Championships, Egyptian Universities Fencing Championships, and Arab Fencing Championships, and became a member of the Egyptian Fencing Team.