About
I've been a boxing fan my entire life. I love with the sport and it's participants. I know the sport better than I know myself, and when I trained in it, my coaches always complimented me on how fast I picked everything up, and I was even asked to help other students who were struggling. That's when I fell in love with coaching. What I want more than anything is to give back to my community by doing something I know and love, and that's the sport of boxing. I accept students of all shapes and sizes. If you want to learn, I want to teach you. You will get better and better with every lesson, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, and as your coach, that's what I want to see.
I enjoy helping people improve themselves. Seeing my students get better every day is truly a privelage. My personal philosophy is that there is no such thing as someone's "best." Best means you stopped growing. It means you stopped learning. There is only better, and boxing is the vehicle that will get you there.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, we go through the basics of the boxing. I walk you through the fundamentals, which will lay the foundation for your fighting style and everything you want to accomplish in boxing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified coach with USA Boxing, which is the national amatuer boxing commission. This means I am certified to train amatuer boxing up to and including the Olympic level.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I like to discuss pricing in person after the first complimentary class.
How did you get started teaching?
I was training in boxing because I enjoyed it, and my coaches were so impressed with me, they had me help other students in class. I loved coaching and helping people improve, so I studied and got my certification.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all ages, shapes, and sizes, and I dont discriminate in any way. If you want to learn, then I want to teach you.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I was an attendee to the 2018 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. I had the privelage of meeting some truly amazing people and celebrities of the sport, and they made me feel welcome. I learned a lot from them, and I want to pass that knowledge along to my students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't ever go for a coach who bullies. A good coach helps to build their fighter's confidence and self-respect. A good coach pushes their students forward, not down. A good coach listens and adapts to their student's needs. I implore those things as a coach, because if you're my student, you are my responsiblity, and my goal is to help you improve.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
The first thing you should ask is, what do I do if I'm struggling? There are many coaches who don't know how to help a student who's struggling with a concept. A good aoch will be there for their students in every way they can, especially when they're having trouble learning.