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Expert: - 2/29/2008


Question
I know that in order to get a coach card you have to first take a 6 hour class. Is that correct and what is taught
in the class and is there a test at the end?
Pat Steele


Answer
In order to work a corner in a sanctioned amateur boxing event, you must be a registered non-athlete member of USA Boxing and attend a 6-8 hour certification clinic.  I have never taken the class, so I can't give you an answer to that one - rules, judging, nutrition are some of the topics, I think.  A test is given at the end of the clinic.  Please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, tell me the city and state you live in and I'll send you a contact for your area.

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Melanie Ley

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I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.

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21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.

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USA Boxing, Inc.

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High school graduate; some college.

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