I am starting this thread in hope of receiving input and help on my development as a boxing trainer. I've been training with boxing since I was 13, but now lend my help to kids at the YMCA as an assistant trainer to Harvey Everheart at the Dutchess County YMCA in Poughkeepsie, NY. It would be greatly appreciated if I could get some feedback on what I'm doing with the kids and how I could better round out the routines. Thanks!
2-13-06 Tuesday, second session:
Today was my second day as a trainer. The boxing program is on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 PM and is open to all kids and adults. Today we had 5 kids come, a short number because of the impending storm. I got the kids started out with some jumping rope, 10 mins just to get warmed up.
After that, I had them shadow box for 10 mins, using my watch to keep track because the YMCA hasn't yet invested in a timer. After that, I broke the kids off into individual routines with the head trainer Coach Everheart.
I worked with Zach, this heavyset 14 year old with a bit of a weight problem. I showed him how to throw his jab and right hand while moving forward and had to keep prompting him about the importance of maintaining his distance with his feet. After having him go forward in a straight line, pivot, and do the same routine behind 1-2s, I left him to coach Everheart to resume some other training.
Then I worked with Brandon, a 14 year old kid with better technique and physical ability, and we really got cooking with the pads. He had a bit of a problem of dropping his left hand when he jabbed, so I had him practice throwing the jab and bringing it back to his face until his arm was about to fall off. Then we practiced throwing the right hand leads and maintaining distance with the jab. He showed a real affinity for popping the jab while circling to his left, which was very impressive for it being the first time I worked with him. He seemed to be very adept at that, but had some difficulty when I tried to show him the hook.
He wasn't turning over the left hook well, as he kept straightening the punch out too much instead of keeping it short and compact. He is too used to throwing only the left jab, but after redirecting him numerous times and instructing him to keep practicing it at home, I think he will begin to really get the shots down.
After that, I sent them to do their floor excercises and ab work. I also instructed them about how you don't play boxing like you play basketball and baseball, this is serious training that can hurt you or someone else, so never fool around with it. I had a good group today and we really got some good work in. My only problem seems to be verbalising what I'm trying o show them. I'm used to listening to my own coach and not showing others. Coach Everheart assured that I'm doing good for a new trainer and that just as I throw my jab naturally from having thrown it so many times, I will eventually train and instruct like nature.
2-13-06 Tuesday, second session:
Today was my second day as a trainer. The boxing program is on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 PM and is open to all kids and adults. Today we had 5 kids come, a short number because of the impending storm. I got the kids started out with some jumping rope, 10 mins just to get warmed up.
After that, I had them shadow box for 10 mins, using my watch to keep track because the YMCA hasn't yet invested in a timer. After that, I broke the kids off into individual routines with the head trainer Coach Everheart.
I worked with Zach, this heavyset 14 year old with a bit of a weight problem. I showed him how to throw his jab and right hand while moving forward and had to keep prompting him about the importance of maintaining his distance with his feet. After having him go forward in a straight line, pivot, and do the same routine behind 1-2s, I left him to coach Everheart to resume some other training.
Then I worked with Brandon, a 14 year old kid with better technique and physical ability, and we really got cooking with the pads. He had a bit of a problem of dropping his left hand when he jabbed, so I had him practice throwing the jab and bringing it back to his face until his arm was about to fall off. Then we practiced throwing the right hand leads and maintaining distance with the jab. He showed a real affinity for popping the jab while circling to his left, which was very impressive for it being the first time I worked with him. He seemed to be very adept at that, but had some difficulty when I tried to show him the hook.
He wasn't turning over the left hook well, as he kept straightening the punch out too much instead of keeping it short and compact. He is too used to throwing only the left jab, but after redirecting him numerous times and instructing him to keep practicing it at home, I think he will begin to really get the shots down.
After that, I sent them to do their floor excercises and ab work. I also instructed them about how you don't play boxing like you play basketball and baseball, this is serious training that can hurt you or someone else, so never fool around with it. I had a good group today and we really got some good work in. My only problem seems to be verbalising what I'm trying o show them. I'm used to listening to my own coach and not showing others. Coach Everheart assured that I'm doing good for a new trainer and that just as I throw my jab naturally from having thrown it so many times, I will eventually train and instruct like nature.
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