Tricky situation!
Do you have to car pool with your coach and have him present when you spar. I know it is better to have someone there who can give you feedback and tips on strategy as you go and that's ideal.
Having said that i didn't have my coaches there for most of my interclub sparring and while some of the sessions were frustrating they were still better than nothing in my opinion.
Do you think he'd let you drive there alone sometimes when he can't make it?
Damn the beginning to be over boxing thing is rough. I really don't know what to do about that but i guess with some people it will just be a phase so hopefully he is reinvigorated soon!
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