Erie Boxing Academy

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Boxing Gym

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Erie Boxing Academy is an emergent boxing gym that is born out of a coaching staff's passion for the sport and young people in general. Erie Boxing Academy is a self funded gym, supported by Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, assistant coaches Jason Powell and David Dickerson and headed by U.S.A boxing Level II certified boxing coach, Drew McNair. Resources to assist in the continued development of the gym are being sought after with future aspirations to obtain non-profit status, in order to access greater community, institutional and government support. In the meantime, the gyms services will attempt to remain free for youth and charge a small monthly fee due on the first of the month FOR ADULTS that train to compete. This fee will be used for utilities, equipment and maintenance of the gym. While the gym will be free for youth, there is a yearly Passbook fee of about $50 that is due every December for renewal by USA Boxing. USA Boxing is our country's Amateur Boxing governing body. Yearly membership to USA Boxing allows an athlete to compete locally, nationally and internationally. This membership also provides insurance for athletes as they train, compete and travel to competitions. Unless further financial resources are acquired, it will be expected for our athletes and or their families to cover the expense of their own membership. If a young athlete is unable to acquire the $50 yearly fee for their USA Boxing Membership, they will not be able to compete unless the coaching staff are able find donations or sponsorships for the particular child in need. While there isn't a fee for youth to train, it is found that athletes will invest themselves more sincerely into their selective sports if they are actually able to compete. USA Boxing Membership is STRONGLY encouraged! In regards to the coaching staff, head coach Drew McNair was also an assistant coach on the 2012 Pennsylvania Golden Glove Team as they competed at the 2012 Golden Glove National Tournament of Champions in Nevada. Along with Coach Drew, the coaching staff is also made up of volunteers with employment histories as youth workers for esteemed social services agencies. Coach Drew, as well as some of the assistant coaches, are well trained in managing at risk, challenged and special needs children. Erie Boxing Academy is also the home of Pennsylvania's 2012, 152 lb open class State Champion, Devin Williams. Mr. Williams won the state title by earning hard fought victories over fighters from the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia regions. Devin also competed in the 2012 Golden Glove National Tournament of Champions in Mesquite, Nevada. Mr. Williams will present as an excellent model and visual component of training for any athlete that observes his talent and work ethic. It is the goal of Erie Boxing Academy to serve the community by providing young people a means to spend their time in a beneficial, healthy, challenging and productive manner. Boxing has historically proven to be beneficial in curbing teen violence and positively guiding and influencing at risk youth. It teaches young people things about themselves, and about others, at a point in their life where focus, concentration, respect and discipline are critical to their personal development. The combination of athleticism, physical and mental conditioning, sportsmanship, and self worth that a participant will develop from boxing are unequalled in any other sport. Boxing teaches a young person to not only rely on themselves but to also value the input of others. Participants develop a level of self confidence that they will carry with them the rest of their lives. We at Erie Boxing Academy realize not everyone will become a boxing champion, but what's more important, is for one to champion their own lives! It would be an honor if we can assist yourself or your child into developing yourselves or themselves both athletically and personally! Thank you! Sincerely, Drew McNair Head Coach of Erie Boxing Academy

Newly added
Fitness Boxing Classes available by appoint Mon and Wed 7to8pm and Sat 11 to 12

Besides competitive boxing training, there will also be a few classes a week catered toward those individuals that just want to lose weight or enhance their fitness and conditioning using methods consistent with boxing training.These classes will be at a cost of $10 a class and will be open to those that reserve a slot, with a maximum of about five participants per class to allow for more individual attention.

Self Defense or Individual Boxing training
For those seeking a more individualized form of training, accommodations can be made to design training to fit ur needs (at a $10 an hour rate)regardless of ur experience level. Contact Coach Drew at 8145040140 for details.