The Yury Gelman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to opening doors for talented young athletes to train, compete, and grow through fencing, while strengthening the experience for students and families across the community. We provide financial support for those who need it and deliver educational programming, mentorship, and access to experienced coaches and professionals that help athletes and parents navigate every stage of the sport. Through this work, students develop discipline, resilience, accountability, and confidence, building a foundation for academic success, leadership, and meaningful opportunities beyond fencing.
The Foundation supports these developing athletes by offering the following opportunities:
- Intensive training programs designed and supervised by Olympic caliber coaches consisting of year-round group and individual lessons
- Mentoring programs staffed by accomplished Olympians and National Team members as well as community and business leaders to develop strong competitive, social, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Academic tutoring to foster scholastic performance on par with athletic accomplishment
- Nutritional education and general fitness training to promote healthy lifestyles;
- Financial support to help athletes participate in National and International competitions
- College placement programs
Yury Gelman’s Vision
“My dream is to give everyone a chance to have access to the sport of fencing and to create strong members of our society. I want to help children become leaders, see the world, and be part of our community. We will teach these students self-discipline, mental acuity, the ability to work hard, and to go over their limit in sports and academics. We will offer instruction with the best coaches and create well-rounded and successful individuals.”
~Yury Gelman
Supported by:
Uhlmann Fencing
