Coaching Certification as a Fighter

[Youngblood]

My club offered to get me certified, level 1. They're paying for it. I think the reasoning behind it is to be able to work the corner when we travel. We aren't a big club, so we might have to switch things up as we go. Meaning say after I fight, work corner as other prepares and so on.

Any negatives to this from a fighters point of view?

I can't think of any. I mean, anything I can learn to me is a bonus, still have lots and lots to learn. Not even really sure what we do learn during it. I think it is a 1 or 2 day deal.

Anyone's thoughts on it? What to expect? A good idea for a fighter or not?

I'll research it more of course, regarding the levels and so on and what it entails. Is not until Aug. or Sept I think, as we have to travel about 12 hrs to get to a clinic for it. Yea, we are that freakin remote here.

[Scrap]

Go for it, you will learn a lot for the future.

[Youngblood]

Thanks, yea that's what I figured Scrap.

Only drawback I could think of might be ending up having to spend more time training others when wanting to focus on self. Thing is though, I already help out brand new people with the very basics and we all kinda help each other, so that will likely just remain the same. Just prob. will be able to work the corners now, plus be learning in the process going through the levels of Cert.

[donnydarkoIRL]

The training course is a fine idea.

I did it and it improved me.

[southpawed]

The training course is a fine idea.

I did it and it improved me.

whatd they teach you exactly?

[donnydarkoIRL]

The training course is a fine idea.

I did it and it improved me.

whatd they teach you exactly?

Correct Warmups and Stretching.

Advanced techniques.

First aid.

Conditioning ideas.

Club Organisation.

Correct use of all equipment and thats to start.

[AdamGB]

You can't hold a coaching card and a boxing card at the same time can you?

[donnydarkoIRL]

You can't hold a coaching card and a boxing card at the same time can you?

I have both.

In the pros Ricky Hatton has both.

[Scrap]

I did

[Youngblood]

You can't hold a coaching card and a boxing card at the same time can you?

I can think of atleast 5 amateur fighters locally offhand that have both.

This is amateur boxing Canada, so not sure if the rules extend the same to everywhere for amateur boxing. Interesting question though. You would hope they'd be close, seeing as ultimately all paths competitively lead to 2 similar paths, Olympics and/or pro.

[AdamGB]

All I know is that I can't hold a fighting card and work in our clubs corner, not even hand up.

[donnydarkoIRL]

All I know is that I can't hold a fighting card and work in our clubs corner, not even hand up.

Is that because of regulation or club policy though?

[Scrap]

Theres a couple I know of Adam who do.

[Trainer Monkey]

Most commisions in the states will let you do both

[sourpuss]

I'm a certified level one official, certified coach as well as a boxer. I recommend it to any boxer. The more time in the ring the better. The judging and reffing has really helped me figure out what works and what doesn't. Reffing is the best seat in the house to pick up other guys' tricks and stuff.