Expert: Jack Rose - 3/22/2008

Question
I have started coaching my son in boxing, I understand that I am not a professional, what certifications do I need to coach him and get him armature fights without being a member of team. I need information and assistance as soon as possible, my son is training for a fight in April, but I hear that he can not fight unless he has a level 1 certified coach. We are both amateurs and this is the sport my son chose please help me help him live this part of his life to the fullest!!!

Thanks
Tomas and Son

Answer
Hi Tomas,  You need the level 1 certification. USA Boxing governs these certifications. Each area of the country has an Local Boxing Committee. Every committee makes it's own rules although they are usually similar to one another. Normally one of the gyms that are member's of the LBC in your area will hold a class for coaches to become certified. It is usually a golden gloves gym. You take a multiple choice test after short seminar. You are certified and your card is sent through the mail.
What you will need to do is contact your local LBC and find out which gym near you is holding the next class. You can also ask them if you can take the exam at home without attending.
Go to usaboxing.org and click on "members". Find the LBC in your area and contact them about getting certified. If they have no number, use a neighboring state as they will have contact info to lead to the right people.

Good Luck