Parkside Athletics

Loran Hein initiated the fencing program at UW-Parkside and served as its only head coach from 1968 through 1984. For 17 years UW-Parkside competed successfully against the top fencing schools in the country, with many athletes that had never fenced before arriving on campus. Eight of his athletes also fenced in international competition and three competed in the World Championship. In 1975, Loran coached the USA Team in the Under 20 World Championships. Due to Loran’s leadership, UW-Parkside hosted four NCAA national fencing championships.