Because of their different choice of weapons, the two fencers have different coaches - Konter's is Pat Clun, and Laslavic's is Stewart Johnson. And because they're going to the J.O.s on their own money, each fencer has chosen to take his coach with him rather than family members. Laslavic, who's been to the Big Show before, says when the time comes to be en garde, he'll be relaxed but ready. I'll try to stay calm. My coach says to get excited in a calm way.
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