Coach: Jim Cross Jim started fencing in 1992 at Iowa State University where he was coached by Al Anderson in foil. In 1995, he switched to epee. When he moved to Denver, he started fencing with Denver Fencing Center and took lessons with Bob Block. He worked with Bob Block from 1997-2001. Over that time, he has become one of the best epee fencer at DFC. In 2007, he placed 2nd at the Rocky Mountain Sectional Championship and at Bill Goering Memorial, he was the runner-up to Isaac Erbele, the Bronze Medalist 2007 Summer National Championship (Division I).

In 2005, Nathan recruited Jim Cross to teach the Youth Epee class on Wednesday evening. He has been coaching ever since.