Jo Redmon (2002) - Hall of Fame - Long Beach State University Athletics

Jo Redmon

Induction:
2002

Has been the fencing coach at Long Beach State for three decades, beginning the program in 1964...led the 49ers to 14 first place finishes at the Intercollegiate Fencing Conference of Southern California Championships...since 1979, Redmon never failed to qualify at least one fencer for the NCAA National Championships...coached eight All-American’s, including current Hall of Famer Tarik Yassir, a four-time All-America honoree...in 1986 the 49ers finished 9th at the NCAA Championships and in 1984, 15th overall...served for five years on the National NCAA Men’s and Women’s Fencing Committee...was Chair in 1981 of the first AIAW National Championship Committee...was the USFCA Coach of the Year in 1993 and in 2000, the USFCA honored Redmon with the Lifetime Commitment to the Sport of Fencing Award.