England Boxing Level 3 Senior Coach
The England Boxing Level 3 is currently our highest coaching award and is perfect for coaching in high performance.
The England Boxing Level 3 Senior Coach Award looks further into developing coaches who are actively working in high performance environments. This award builds upon the England Boxing Level 2 Full Coach award and additional experience gained by coaching regionally and nationally, providing an advanced level of knowledge for senior coaches.
The course aims to enable candidates to create an effective coaching environment, establish supportive working relationships, manage behaviour, and delves more into coach’s philosophies and self-awareness.
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.
What do you need before you can sign up?
- Be 23 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.)
How to apply
To apply, the England Boxing Level 3 Senior Coach application form must be completed and submitted along with your CV and two reference statements to be sent to support@englandboxing.zendesk.com
If successful, the next steps will include a coaching observation assessment to see if you have suitable experience to undertake the course.
We accept a maximum of 20 coaches for this programme.
You can find the application form here
The form will be open from 1st August until 30th September each year.
Course Details
This programme is based on planning an annual programme which focuses on a holistic approach to training and creating an athlete centred environment.
- This course runs in block weekends, workshops, focus and assessment days as well as some online learning. Dates will be produced to successful candidates prior to the the course starting date.
- You are required to wear sporting clothes, bring boxing gloves and any coaching pads, along with a packed lunch and water to keep you hydrated.
- Use of a reflective journal will be an integral part of the course.
The course covers:
- All aspects of sparring.
- All aspects of pad work.
- Periodisation, planning and programming.
- Reflective journalling.
- Coaching philosophies and values.
- Project work.
- Nutrition.
- Strength and conditioning.
- England Boxing rules.
- Gym assessment.
- A final comprehensive assessment on all aspects of boxing with a pass or fail mark.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs £850
- Payment: Must be made at the time of booking via debit or credit card.
- Confirmation: You will receive a payment confirmation email immediately after booking along with the pre course information.
When do I receive my certification from the course?
Upon completion of the course, if successful you will be qualified as an England Boxing Level 3 Senior coach and will receive your certificate and qualification updated on The Locker as and when we receive the results from the Coach Educator.
Upon completion of the course, if unsuccessful, you will be given the opportunity to retake a single element, once free of charge. The Coach Educator Assessor will issue you with an action plan to complete and arrange a date for your next assessment.
Upon completion you are unsuccessful on several elements of the course, you will need to re-apply, pay and do the full course again.
