Eric Soyka has been involved with the sport of fencing since the age of ten. In addition to co-owning The Phoenix Center, Eric currently works as an Assistant Coach of the Vassar College Men’s and Women’s Fencing teams. His students compete at the divisional, sectional, and national levels. Eric has completed Level 1 Foil at Coaches College and has CPR, AED and First Aid training for both children and adults. He is a nationally rated referee earning his level 6 in foil and level 5 in epee and level 8 in saber.