Temple University Athletics
Women's Fencing
Forsythe, Melissa

Melissa Forsythe
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
Melissa Forsythe, a Temple fencing alum, joined the staff as a volunteer assistant coach starting in the 2018-19 season.
Forsythe grew up Cherry and White, rooting for the Owls as early as 2000 when her oldest sister, Sara, joined the epee squad. Sister Maryanne (foil) followed in 2002, and Forsythe continued the family tradition in 2005. After moving back to the Philadelphia area, she began coaching the Owls' epee squad in 2018.
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When not working with the Owls, Forsythe works for Prudential Insurance and facilitates training classes for the company's new hires as well as conducting soft skills training for established employees.
Forsythe grew up Cherry and White, rooting for the Owls as early as 2000 when her oldest sister, Sara, joined the epee squad. Sister Maryanne (foil) followed in 2002, and Forsythe continued the family tradition in 2005. After moving back to the Philadelphia area, she began coaching the Owls' epee squad in 2018.
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When not working with the Owls, Forsythe works for Prudential Insurance and facilitates training classes for the company's new hires as well as conducting soft skills training for established employees.