Ian Head

Position:
Foil/Right Hand
Height:
6-3
Weight:
null
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
London, England
High School:
Whitgift School

Working toward a double major in political science and philosophy with a minor in public policy ... Represents the men's fencing team as part of UNC's Student-Athlete Advisory Council ... Part of the Buckley Public Service Scholars program

Fencing at UNC: In his third year as part of the men's foil squad ... Captains the men's foil team ... As a freshman, earned the Best Newcomer Award for his achievements in the strength and conditioning program

Before UNC: Graduate of Whitgift School ... Upper School Fencing Captain his junior and senior years ... Full Colors fencing honors ... Surrey U18 Champion ... First in Surrey team championships ... Public Schools Fencing Championship – Junior Master at Arms ... South East U18 Champion, South East Men's 2nd ... Started fencing at age 10 after being inspired by Disney's Three Musketeers

More on Head: Son of Chris and Stephanie Head ... Has one brother and one sister ... Favorite pastimes are hiking, reading, chess and public service ... Favorite sport other than fencing is soccer ... Fun fact is that he's the best chess player on the team ... Athletes he admires most are Peyton Manning and Lionel Messi ... After UNC, plans to go on to law school or a Ph.D. program