Tais Rochel appointed as National Foil Head Coach

The Australian Fencing Federation is excited to announce the appointment of Tais Rochel, as the permanent National Foil Head Coach.

Rochel – who had been acting in the Interim position for the 2025/26 season has been appointed into the role full-time and ongoing commencing immediately.

Having been part of the Australian system and the foil fencing community for nearly a decade, Rochel has proven to have an incredible understanding of how best to facilitate the needs and requirements of the community in the Head Coach Role.

With a focus centred on athletes and working together with Foil coaches across the country and internationally, Rochel is looking forward to continuing the great work that she done in the role which commenced 12 months ago.

Speaking about the appointment, Rochel said she was really looking forward to working together as a community to help fencing realise it’s true potential in Australia.

“Since I arrived in Australia I have seen first-hand the potential this country has in fencing,” she said.

“Being appointed as the Head Coach isn’t just an honour to lead this team, but it is also an opportunity to grow a sport that has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

“I’m really excited for what we can build together.”

Rochel has had and will continue to have a key role in planning and facilitating the development and implementation of our High Performance Program for foil.

This includes work that has gone into the 2026/27 season including calendar planning, training, national and international competitions, specialist program coaching, camps, and an increased outlook on the development of athletes and coaches.

Further information about the High Performance Program will be release by the end of next week, with program nominations opening on August 15.

Picture by: Ed Chiu