Lives Are Changed
Through Amateur Boxing

OBJECTIVES

Provide at-risk children, adolescents, and young adults with a world-class safe training facility and access to clean, safety-approved boxing gloves and protective equipment in good condition
Build strong foundation for physical health, strength and fitness by teaching boxing fundamentals (coordination, footwork, mobility, balance, coordination, weight management, nutrition)
Improve mental and emotional health by developing skills necessary for excelling in the sport of boxing (self-confidence, focus, determination, self-discipline, goal setting, time management, impulse control, self-awareness, self-respect, self-efficacy, redirecting anger/aggression)
Promote social health and pro-social behaviors in a collaborative team training environment (sportsmanship, coaching/mentoring, sense of direction, self-worth, character, self-reflection, mutual aid and support)
Continue developing and maintaining a successful boxing team capable of competing in USA Boxing and Golden Gloves shows and tournaments at the local, regional, national, and international levels, and producing national champions and Olympians

Create team-centered environment with appropriate structure that allows for teachable moments and supportive relationships
Expose participants to wide-ranging variety of experiences and opportunities for building life skills and core competencies
Introduce and connect participants with community leaders from a variety of professions and sectors
Capitalize on pre-existing community and corporate resources by partnering with organizations that can connect participants with social services and targeted developmental opportunities