Ariel Simmons

I am an athlete who respects and focuses on wholistic preparation, as well as giving back to the community.
I live at altitude (7250ft elevation), swim 3+km per week, hike in the Rocky Mountains on weekends, meditate and do visualization daily, do yoga 2-3 times per week, and do weight training. This is all simply cross-training. for fencing, I take 3 private lessons per week with my coach, and fence 3-4 days per week. I fund all of my training myself.

Before and during college, I had a very decorated and successful career, but it was funded by parents/NCAA scholarship. Now, post-college, I work full-time to make it all happen.

I also volunteer as a coach for the US Air Force Academy’s NCAA fencing team as a form of paying it forward. I work with amazing athletes and young leaders, helping shape them into champions on the fencing strip as well.

I have found a way to make it all work for me, but help from a sponsor (equipment, nutrition, travel costs, etc) would significantly help me pursue my goals.