Qualities of a good coach

Go to an actual boxing gym mate if your serious about boxing, the chances are that the coaching their would be alot better than a private boxing coach.

 

totally agree,i also train better surrounded by other fighters than by myself,there's also 3 trainers where i train so you can pick up bits from each aswell as the more experienced fighters,its cheaper too.

 

$75 a session is ****ing ridiculous. At a gym, you have the benefit of learning from other fighters, using boatloads more equipment, and, most importantly, sparring. You won't be getting as much one-on-one time with the trainer - yes - but you will have other benefits that far outweight paying 75 dollars for one session. If you are really serious about your boxing, and you put this dedication into your training at the gym, the trainer there won't be able to help but pay more attention to you as you develop as a fighter.

I pay $75 a month at my gym, and it is open 5-6 days a week. That means I can potentially go to the gym for 3+ hours 24 days a month for the same price you're paying for one session.

Find a local gym, and go there.

 

Qualities of a good boxing trainer:
1. How many successful fighters he has or has developed.
2. Patient with guys when they learn new things.
3. Works with all boxers in the gym, not just his favorites.
4. Is he a quality citizen outside the gym?
5. Does he truly care about the fighters?

 

25 an hr is criminal...go to a real boxing gym where u can take bulk classes with reputable trainers or get some trainers who do it because they love the sport...25 an hr is for people like actors or rich housewives...I train 4 kids well 23 to 25 years olds for NOT A PENNY and I have been for 12 years...if you show heart and want to fight you shouldn't have to pay more than gym fees which should be from 25 to 75 a month with unlimited training

 

qualities to look for IMO

1)reliable...he must be there and want to be there
2)must have a good grasp on the basics and how to teach them
3)U need to trust them and they need to protect you
4)look at who they train opposed to the others in the gym and if it is the good fighters than they probably have the top 3 qualities

 

If a trainer can not tell you what the fundamentals of boxing are,he is no trainer .They are 'getting in your correct stance ,getting in a rythem,moving all four directions equally while throwing all ten punches correctly.The definition of boxing is ;the art of hitting an opponent from the furthest distance away while exposing the least amount of your body,and getting in position to punch with maximum leverage and not getting hit. If your trainer cant tell you this,he is not a trainer,but a hamburger wishing he was a trainer.Beware of him.....kenny weldon

 

I have trained mostly with a trainer only (albeit in a boxing gym) for a year and a half now.

Now more than ever I noticed that without sparring as much as you can you get knocked around! (as the case with me).

One needs to condition himself and learn to proper box with a moving & punching opponent.

Go to a gym, learn with a trainer, and spar as much as you can.

 

knowledge
connections
commitment
stable
TRUST

 

What is his background? How well does he communicate? Is he a good boxing analyst? Who has he trained? What can he do for you once you have learned the fundamentals? A good trainer, who is well connected, is worth his weight in gold.