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I was really happy to stumble across ex boxer, level 2 coach and PhD resreacher Liam Hardman and the studies he is carrying out around the contraints based approach to learning in boxing. There is little out there specific to boxing so I thought let's call Liam and have a chat.In this episode, we talk about his research both in his undergraduate dissertation and his PhD. We talk about mainly around an internal vs external focus of attention as well how we can use effective cueing to support a focus of attention.Enjoy.Remember to download out new coaches handbook by vititing us at our Instagram Page. Search, 'The Box Gathering'.

Some people have influence on how you coach. Maybe it was your coach, or someone you admired, perhaps some ideas you have acquired over the years. But it's not often you are able to learn a system or framework which truly has impact. Mark Bennett is one of those people through his Performance Development Systems (PDS). Today we speak about Mark's system which enables coaches to understand and apply the software which truly makes successful athletes. In this conversation, Mark explains how boxing coaches can have profound and consistent impact with their boxers.More about Mark....Mark Bennett is a Performance Architect with 30+ years of experience creating strategies & tools to enhance performance. He has developed methods to improve engagement, learning, & performance through designed interventions that influence culture & team performance. This approach is known as Performance Development Systems (PDS).Contact Mark at https://www.pdscoaching.com/You can follow him on socials too at https://www.instagram.com/pdscoach/Check out his shared podcast, 'Don't Tell Me, Show Me' Podcast here

There aren't many people in amateur boxing that absoloutely everyone knows. Stu 'The Preacher' Gill is one of them though. With around 120 bouts as an amateur, over 40 years as a coaching, headcoach of Golden Ring ABC in Southampton and the Southern Counties Registrar, Stu still has a passion for the sport.We talk about the state of amateur boxing, his thoughts on the role of the amateur coach, some of the boxer's he's coached and how his coaches work as a team.Stu, though a pain in the backside, is a legend of the sport we all revere and respect enormously.Enjoy the conversation.Join us at www.theboxgathering.com for more great conversations and dive in to an enormous library of resources to grow your club and supercharge your coaching.

One of our Instagram posts went viral recently. This isn't a, 'look at us our video went viral' post. I'm genuinely intrigued as to why and what is it that the boxing community want from online content. Some videos we have made, I feel, have been packed full of great detail and informative content but don't do nearly as well. Then something you post on a whim goes viral!So what do the boxing community want to consume online? Today I talk about why this may be the case as well as discuss the potential learning and transfer from the rotational video post.You can see the video here.So, some questions....What do you think of the potential benefits?What are the pitfalls and problems?How might you adapt it and for what reason?Join us today at www.theboxgathering.com

Body bag/protectors have been around a while now, but most coaches use just the focus pads.We think that the addition of a body pad when doing padwork is a very positive step to helping your boxer develop. Today, I talk around exactly why they are positive for not only skill development, but also for enjoyment and one hell of a workout that feels like a bout!In our online padwork course, we often refer to body bags and go in to the finer details as to how this can ramp up your coaching. Join us today at www.theboxgathering.com

When ex boxers look back, I think most do so with fond memories. The, 'me against the world feeling' was something special. But not only that graft by yourself, but being part of a team driving the width and breadth of the country to box for a matter of minutes.I wonder how much my boxers share a similar feeling, so today I just take a trip down memory lane and wonder how that can effect my coaching moving forwards.Come and join our membership at www.theboxgathering.com

What a day in the life of an amateur boxing coach might look like! This is a shout out to all of the unpaid volunteer coached who give up their time for no pay, just the love of the sport.

In this episode, Adam Haniver speaks with Ben Harmsworth, head coach and chairman of Guildford City Boxing Club, about the latest developments in amateur boxing, including the club's collaboration with Goodwin Boxing to provide better platforms for amateur fighters. They discuss the importance of presentation and venue in attracting audiences, the challenges faced in promoting amateur boxing, and the upcoming Pro-Am show at York Hall. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and the positive impact of boxing on youth development.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:47 Guildford City Boxing Club Updates05:22 Collaboration with Goodwin Boxing11:18 The Importance of Venue and Presentation17:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Amateur Boxing23:17 Final Thoughts and Upcoming EventsThanks to Ben Harmsworth, a proper boxing man.Join us at www.theboxgathering.com to grow and develop your boxing club.

In this conversation, Sonny.Parkinson_ shares his journey in boxing, discussing his amateur career, training regimen, and the importance of trust and relationships with coaches. He emphasizes the significance of enjoying the sport, the qualities that make a good coach, and the long-term perspective needed in boxing. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of different training methods, including pad work and shadow boxing, and concludes with Sonny's aspirations for the future and his desire to give back to the sport through coaching.00:00 Introduction to Sonny Parkinson02:41 Sonny's Boxing Journey and Amateur Career05:44 Training Regimen and Coaching Relationships08:33 The Importance of Trust in Coaching11:26 The Role of Environment and Team Dynamics14:32 Qualities of a Good Coach17:27 The Long Game in Boxing20:22 Pad Work vs. Shadow Boxing23:18 The Future of Sonny Parkinson and Coaching Aspirations.Sonny is working with the exceptional Wyld Visuals.Join us as a member at www.theboxgathering.com and access countless resources for boxers, coaches and boxing parents.

Today i'm just driving back in the evening from a bout and was thinking about a session I ran today at DiSE.We have lots of new boxers for the year and wanted them working with each other by exposing them all to their own physical and tactical skills.Whilst adding this desirable variability to the session i wanted also to ensure they got to know each other better but with the bi-product of getting their reps in about how to engage differently when facing a new opponent.Join us at www.theboxgathering.com

Two fantastic minds located in the brains of Cal Jones and Thomas la Cour come on the Boxing podcast to talk about functional clinching.This is an area I know very little about as a Boxing Coach and I feel is a huge gap in my knowledge so I approached these guys to talk about a conceptual approach so I could understand this better to help deliver more of a CLA approach to learning for my boxer.Both of the guys talk about a framework to use as opposed to a bag of tricks that helped me understand more around the biomechanics and perception action coupling to employ effective clinching. 🎁 🔥 Remember Monday September 1st is the last day to take us up on our promotion of receiving a pack of sparring cards free of charge when you join as a new member to our premium annual membership at www.theboxgathering.com

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Ring Magazine's Declan Taylor. Dec tells us about his journey from university to being one of the most renowned boxing journalists on the globe.We ask Dec about the skills of asking effective questions to how he's dealth with awkward and unengaging boxers.We go on to ask Dec about what's happening with the George Groves Boxing Club Podcast as well as his fondest memories and experiences in the hot seat with some of the world's greatest boxing characters.Warning, there is some fruity language as well as the mention of Swindon Town FC. We apologise more for the latter.Remember, joing our annual premium membership in August 2025 and get a pack of our sparring cards free of charge!

Unbeaten Super-Featherweight prospect Sonny Hardy talks to us about his career from his amateur days with his Father in Chalvdeon ABC in Essex to his flourishing pro career under the tutorlage of British Boxing legend and now trainer, Kevin Mitchell.Join The Box Gathering as a premium annual member in August 2025 and get a pack of our famous sparring cards in the post free of charge.Join today at www.theboxgathering.com

Here are 10 prevalent misconceptions about boxing which need to be considered.What are your thoughts?www.theboxgathering.com

Dan Abraham's acronym, 'What's important Now' has been a simple, yet effective tool for me over the last few years to help understand and direct intention of the boxers. Today I speak about how I use this phrase in my gym and at work.www.theboxgathering.com

Marybone have had great success this season with 3 national champions.Today we reinvite Derry Matthews back to The Box Gathering to talk about his progress on the safe side of the ropes.We speak about their recent success, the coaching team he works with, their ring successes and the community engagement. We also talk about what Derry has learned in his recent England Boxing level 3 qualification.Then, some insight into how they organise and plan their sessions and seasons.Enjoy!

Today we speak to Paris Light-middleweight Bronze medalist, Lewis Richardson. Lewis speaks of his Olympic journey, the set backs, the hurdles and his transition to the pro game.Join us at www.theboxgathering.com

Some boxers think they are committed. But, what does commitment really look like?Some boxers live the life style, sacrifice and train hard, but are they really committing in the moment to actually be successful in the long term?Today, I have a mind dump around what I call, ‘micro commitments’ what they are and how they feed in to what makes a committed boxer.You can join our massive community now at www.theboxgathering.com

CalmCleanChatCheckenCourage A simple framework to help cater for your boxer in between rounds in the GOLDEN minute.A few ideas for coaches to consider when cornering their boxer.How do you corner? What's different?Remember you can join us at www.theboxgathering.comand why not try our new padwork course?

A brief mind dump on shark tank sparring including how and when we can use this approach to develop our boxers at any point of the training cycle.We consider variability, challenge point and representative learning design.Join us today at www.theboxgathering.com