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Getting started

Coaches are the heartbeat of boxing, shaping the sport at every level. From local club assistants to national team coaches, they play a vital role in developing and supporting boxers to reach their full potential.

Most of these coaches are dedicated volunteers who generously give their time – not only to train and mentor athletes but also to lead impactful community initiatives. Their commitment keeps the spirit of boxing alive and ensures its continued success for generations to come.

That’s powerful, and of course with great power comes great responsibility. We take our coaching programme very seriously, regardless of whether your ambition is to coach at your club, regionally or aspire to coach at national level.

What does Coaching involve?

There are three levels of coaching within England Boxing:

Level 1 – Assistant Coach

Level 2 – Full Coach

Level 3 – Senior Coach

This course is run over 4 days.

You must:

  • Be at least 17 years of age. Please note coaches must be 18 or older to actively coach with England Boxing.
  • Be affiliated to an England Boxing club.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Have valid first aid qualification including AED training. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Hold an England Boxing safeguarding qualification. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing.)

This qualification enables you to assist ringside in competitive bouts and assist in sparring sessions under the supervision of a Level 2 qualified coach.

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This course is run over 4 days

You must:

  • Be 18 years of age or over.
  • Hold an England Boxing Level 1 Assistant Coach award for a minimum of 1 year.
  • Be affiliated to an England Boxing club.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Have first aid qualification including AED training. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Hold an England Boxing Safeguarding qualification. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Be able to supply two boxers for your assessment day. Boxers must be registered on The Locker and have a current BCR1 and QR code, this will ensure they are covered for insurance purposes.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing.)

If any of the following are out of date or show as lapsed, you will be ineligible to book on the course until they are brought up to date and show as current.

  • England Boxing Level 1 Assistant Coach qualification
  • DBS
  • First Aid
  • Safeguarding

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This course is run over 12 months.

You must:

  • Be 21 years of age or over.
  • Hold an England Boxing Level 2 Full Coach award for a minimum of 5 years with two references from a regional coach and coach educator, before you can apply for an assessment for the England Boxing Level 3 Senior Coach course.
  • Be affiliated to an England Boxing club.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Have first aid qualification including AED training. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Hold an England Boxing Safeguarding qualification. (Valid for 3 years)
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing.)

If any of the following are out of date or show as lapsed, you will be ineligible to apply for an assessment until they are brought up to date and show as current.

  • DBS
  • First Aid
  • Safeguarding

Due to the high level and length of this learning programme, intake is once a year and coaches must apply for an assessment to evaluate if their experience is suitable enough to undertake the course.

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What’s involved on an England Boxing Coaching Course? 

England Boxing coaching courses are typically run over 4 days (two weekends) and cover a range of modules and topics suitable for the level for which you are studying.

Each course hosts around 16-18 candidates.

Finding a coaching course

New courses are added regularly across the England Boxing regions. If no courses are available in your area, please keep checking The Locker for updates.

To check available courses:

  • Visit The Locker and navigate to the Courses tab.
  • You will be able to search for a course for region or type of course.
  • If a course is full, you will be unable to book it.
  • You may book a course in any region, even if it is outside your own.

Cancellations & Changes

  • Refunds & Transfers: If you need to cancel or change your booking, you must provide at least 7 days’ notice in writing.
  • Late Cancellations: Requests made within 7 days are only accepted due to health/medical reasons, with a medical note or written evidence.

For any queries or to submit requests please contact: support@englandboxing.zendesk.com

Qualifications

Revalidation