Coaches

Alex Kushkov

Alex was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. Alex has more than 30 years of competitive and coaching experience, training at a specialized fencing schools in the Ukraine from childhood including Upper Specialized Sport High School of Olympic Reserves. He trained with Olympic Ukrainian coaches Oleg Tretyak (Stamford Fencing Center, CT) and Michael Shimshovich (Island Fencing Academy and Manhattan Fencing Center, NY).

Alex is a professional Fencing coach. He received a B.A. in Physical Education and Coaching (Fencing) with honors from Ukrainian State University of Physical Education and Sport. He received and M.A. in Physical Therapy with honors from National University of Ukraine for Physical Education and Sport. Alex also holds a Doctorate NUUPES, ABD in Physical Training and Sport. 

Currently Alex is a Head Coach of TUFTS University Men Team, and teaching fencing at several High and Middle schools in Greater Boston area.

Alex is married and has four beautiful boys.

Eva Jellison

Eva has been fencing since 1996. She earned her first A rating at 15 and has held top 8 rankings in the youth, cadet and junior national standings. Eva earned a top rank of 11th in National Senior point standings. She fenced for the Stanford University Varsity Fencing Team from 2005-2009, serving as team captain from 2007-2009. Eva was a four-time Western Regional Champion and qualifier to NCAA championships. She is a three-time All-American. USFA certified referee. Joined Dynamo in 2013

Anya Kushkova

Jack Duval

Jack is a former Dynamo fencer. Currently, a rising Junior at Northeastern University, studying computer engineering. He started fencing at the age of 12 and competed until the end of high school. During that time, he has fenced at tournaments ranging form HS to international cadet events. Jack is assisting with competitive and non-competitive programs. Jack is USFA certified referee. Join Dynamo in 2014

Alan Fotiyev

Alan Fotiyev began fencing at the age of 10 out of Stamford Fencing Club (CT). Since then he has competed in a multitude of events ranging from regional to international events. He won his Connecticut State Championship three years in a row and has received gold medals in multiple regional qualifying events. He has placed top 16 in numerous cadet and junior national events.

In addition, Alan is a USFA-certified coach and referee. Currently, he is studying Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut. Alan will be working with competitive and non-competitive programs at Dynamo.

Olya Sadova

Olya is a current competitive Dynamo fencer. She started fencing at the age of 8 and has participated in competitions of all levels. Olya is a member of the Elite program. Olya is assisting with non-competitive programs and strip coaching at tournaments.

Daria Bulba

Daria is a Ukrainian National Team member. This season she joined Dynamo as a competitive fencer and an assistant coach of beginners and non-competitive programs.

Daria is a USFA-certified referee. Currently, she is studying Hospital management and economics at MassBay.

Ben Kushkov

Ben is a current Dynamo competitive fencer, he is a rising Junior at TEKKA HS. Ben started fencing at the age of 8 and competes in US tournaments of all levels including the Cadet World Cup (France). Ben is assisting with competitive and non-competitive programs and is a USFA-certified referee.

Liza Melnychuk

Liza is a Ukrainian National Team member. This season she joined Dynamo as a competitive fencer and an assistant coach of beginners and non-competitive programs.

Liza is a USFA-certified referee. Currently, she is studying Business at MassBay.