nEXT TOUCHÉ
Supporting children in any sport is a crucial and strategic investment in the future success of that sport on the international stage. The development of young athletes must not rely solely on the enthusiasm of individuals or their families. They need systematic and long-term support in the form of high-quality training programs, access to top-level equipment, and the creation of a motivating environment that fosters their growth and development.
NEXT TOUCHÉ is a pillar of support for promising athletes as well as for the entire ecosystem of Czech fencing.
OUR SPORTS PROSPECTS
Amélie Kocmánková
Year of birth: 2011
Member of the USK Praha club. She began fencing at the age of six and is currently training under the guidance of Stanislav Nemeškal and Kristýna Průšová. She competes in the girls’ category and is preparing to join the cadet national team. She studies at the eight-year Austrian Gymnasium in Prague 4.
Lev Michael Holý
Year of birth: 2006
Junior and senior representative of the Czech Republic at international events.
Multiple-time Czech champion across youth categories.
He fences for Sokol Brno 1.
His top achievements include 6th place at the 2023 Cadet European Championship, a bronze medal at the international youth tournament Challenge Wratislavia, and a silver medal at the 2024 Czech Senior Championship.
Barbora Vlčková
Year of birth: 2011
member of the Šerm Liberec club
She began fencing at the age of 8 under coach Milan Kulík, with whom she continues to train in Liberec to this day.
She attends Náměstí Míru Primary School in Liberec.
Lukáš Dušek
Year of birth: 2012
member of the Šerm Liberec club
He began fencing at the age of 7 under the guidance of his father, Martin Dušek. He currently trains in Liberec.
He studies at the eight-year Doctrina Grammar School in Liberec.
Oliver Vyskočil
Year of birth: 2012
member of the USK Prague club
He began fencing at the age of 7. In addition to fencing, he is also involved in acting.
He studies at the German Thomas Mann Gymnasium.
Matěj Štěpánek
Year of birth: 2010
member of the USK Prague club
He has been practicing fencing since the age of 9, mostly under the guidance of Josef Prokeš. He is currently beginning his final season in the youth category and preparing for his cadet national team journey.
He studies at the eight-year grammar school Špitálská in Prague 9.
Kateřina Nemeškalová
Year of birth: 2011
member of the USK Prague club
A great hope of Czech foil fencing, and a two-time winner of the prestigious youth tournament in Wroclaw, Poland.
Anna Šimková
Year of birth: 2008
member of the USK Prague club
She began in the TJ Jiskra Havlíčkův Brod club. Her first fencing steps were guided by her father, Petr Šimek, and she is now training under Josef Prokeš. She is currently the number one Czech cadet.
She studies in Prague.
Justýna Schaeferová
Year of birth: 2008
member of the USK Prague club
cadet national team member
Petr Štěpánek
Year of birth: 2006
member of the USK Prague club
He is a member of the wider junior national team. He has been dedicated to fencing since the age of 10. In the 23/24 season, he won bronze at the Czech Junior Championships, and his coach is Josef Prokeš.
He studies at the eight-year grammar school Špitálská in Prague 9.
Eliáš Vyskočil
Year of birth: 2008
member of the USK Prague club
kadetský reprezentant
He has been practicing fencing since the age of 8, mostly under the guidance of Josef Prokeš.
Student of the Czech-German Thomas Mann Gymnasium.
OUR COACHES AND MENTORS
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