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Athlete Series · Parent Academy™

A Family's Olympic Journey: Khalil Thompson and the Power of Shared Support

How one household built two Olympians, from Saturday morning lessons in Teaneck to Team USA in Tokyo.

Khalil Thompson's journey to the pinnacle of international fencing was, at its heart, a collective family victory built on unyielding household support, shared discipline, and mutual commitment. Long before reaching the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Khalil was a nine-year-old in Teaneck, New Jersey, beginning Saturday morning fencing lessons alongside his family. His entry into the sport was the direct result of a unified family effort led by his mother. Managing the demanding schedules, logistics, and aspirations of two future elite athletes, Khalil and his older sister, Kamali, she provided the foundation of sacrificial love and consistency that made their growth possible.

Athlete Series · Skills Day™

Meet Jarena Harmon: Skills Day™ Part Two Featured Athlete

A Division I forward and high school Hall of Famer on joy, resilience, and giving her time back to the next generation.

I am beyond thrilled to welcome Jarena Harmon to the field for our Skills Day™ series. Jarena embodies exactly what we champion here: a rare combination of high level technical mastery and a truly infectious love for the game. She does not just show up to teach mechanics; she shows up to remind the next generation that the best athletes are the ones who stay connected to the joy that brought them to the game in the first place.