Another chat about conditioning spars! This time about handing over autonomy to the boxers so they can choose the targets to throw to and working out different movement solutions to score whilst stopping their opponents from scoring! join us today! www.theboxgathering.co.uk

I’d like to start talking more about conditions and constraints on spars. Why? It simply fascinates me. Today I’ll gas on about just one example of how I’ve been playing with setting conditions to make boxers more ‘adaptive.’ Love to hear your thoughts. Meanwhile here is the link to The Box Gathering Sparring Challenge Cards which I talk about also. https://www.theboxgathering.co.uk/product/tbg-challenge-cards/

It’s an age old adage that we don’t play boxing and most of the time I’d say that’s right. But, are there times we can ‘play’ boxing?

Weird one. Weird but strangely powerful. Basically I emptied my coaching mind on a white board in to 3 areas....1) Boxing Subject knowledge. 2) ‘Ologies.’ 3) Pedagogy. I found it really useful to explore what’s in my bonce and how it all interacts and affects each other. Have a listen. Remember you can join our website for free at www.theboxgathering.co.uk

Boxers are with their parents 99% of the time, and with us 1%! But how much information do we share with the parents? On Saturday 24th April, 10am-12pm we are hosting an online seminar with 2 incredible presenters. First up is Dr. Anna Robins of Salford University who has provided expert nutritional advice and programmes to countless pro and amateur boxers. She will share effective strategies with you, the parents. In the second hour, Non-Perfect Dad Richard Shorter shares how to be a high-performing sport parent. Richard has worked with the FA and RFU amongst many more high profile clients. Just £10 per online person. Make an instant impact on your son or daughter’s boxing performance. Buy your place now at www.theboxgathering.co.uk

Today we talk coach development within boxing and all the intricacies that’s surround it! We are delighted to invite two pulsating minds in the field, Andy Bradshaw, Senior Coach Developer at UK Coaching and Coach Development Manager of England Boxing, Chris Porter. www.theboxgathering.co.uk

We invited the outstanding John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game Project on The Box Gathering last week and one of the questions in his book was to always ask, ‘How many decisions did they make today?’ I thought I’d gas around this important question. The full gathering with John can be found here at https://www.theboxgathering.co.uk/archives/

A glittering international boxing career to great international success as a coach. England Boxing’s Amanda Coulson talks about her great success as a boxer, the rise and rise of England on the international stage, her core values and motivation to be the best coach she can be. An insightful peek into international coaching and the challenges which go with it. We also open the floor up to questions for Amanda from other members of the Gathering. Join the gathering at www.theboxgathering.co.uk our next live gathering is with Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis. www.theboxgathering.co.uk

Crap year. Crap. But did we stop learning ? Did we stop getting better? Hell no! Every constraint placed on us afforded an opportunity to learn. But how have I taken this challenge? I talk about ‘Bernstein’s Hammer’ and how this applies to skill attunement. Also we are 9 months in with The Box Gathering - a site packed full of interviews, famous guest appearances, downloadable resources for coaches, boxers, officials and boxing fans to #ConnectShareGrow together. Join now at www.theboxgathering.co.uk