Pawel Osmanski

Head Coach

  • Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, bachelor degree, 2011-2014 with a major in Sport Science – Coaching, specialised in fencing

    Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, master’s degree, 2008-2014

    EXOS mentorship phase 1

    Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

    Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning

    Olympic Weightlifting Certificate

    Functional Training and Rehabilitation in Sports, Lower Body, Upper body and Core

    Functional Movements in Strength & Conditioning Course

    Kinesiology Education (Certificate) – “Gym Brain” training method

    Kettlebells’ training certificate

  • Sport science graduate majored in coaching and Level 3 Diploma Personal Trainer

    Member of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association

    Involved in professional sport for over 20 years

    European Champion

    Member of the Polish National Team 2005-2016

    Published author in Journal of Health & Science

  • Bronze Medallist at European U23 Team Championships (Bratislava, 2012)

    8th place at Senior World Cup (La Coruna, 2009)

    Junior Individual European Champion (Amsterdam, 2008)

    Junior World Cup Winner (London, 2007)

    Junior World Championships (Acireale, 2007) – 7th place

    World Junior Ranking (FIE) 2006/2007 – 7th place

    8 times Polish National Champion (2x15, 2xU17, 3xU20, U23)

    Multiple A grade medallist (Senior Nationals, Team Nationals)

Pawel has been with FCL since it was founded. His vision has always been to create a training environment in which fencers can reach their potential, whilst enjoying the journey and building long-term relationships.

He is a Sports Science graduate majoring in coaching and is a member of the UKSCA. Involved in professional sport for over 20 years, Pawel is a European Champion, eight-time Polish National Champion, member of the Polish National Team 2005-2016 and a published author in Journal of Health & Science.

His goal is to build up physically and mentally strong athletes, who will not only be effective in sports but in life too. Pawel emphasises the process of trying, analysing, learning and trying again, creating belief, confidence and ongoing improvement in whatever is attempted.

His students have won or have placed highly in numerous domestic and international competitions.