Expert: Alan Kahn - 4/2/2008

Question
My dad wants to get a trainers license so he train me so i can get back into boxing.
Do you know how to get one?

Answer
Hi Cody,

Hey, that's great that you dad wants to get involved. If he wants to become a serious trainer in Boxing, than I would suggest he contact the official boxing Association of USA amateur boxing: USAboxing.org
http://www.usaboxing.org/10.htm
contacting them first can get him in contact with your local affiliates that work in your state and know the licensing rules, requirements and how to "learn to be a trainer,coach, corner man and or ringside official-referee"

here are some related links below:  

http://www.usaboxing.org/10_1577.htm

He will also probably have to register with some regulatory agency, commission within your state. I would suggest making a web search
with "<your state name> state boxing commission" or something similiar. It would lead to links like this:

Arizona state boxing commission
http://www.revenue.state.az.us/609/Boxing%20Commission.html

Texas department of licensing and regulation: combative sports
http://www.license.state.tx.us/sports/sports.htm

here is some information from Canada on "how to become a coach"
http://www.boxingontario.com/web_pages/coaches_become.php

here's a link to a gym on Long Island NY, stating they have a staff "of certified and registered boxing trainers"
http://www.longislandboxing.com/about.shtml

you might also check: (they are friends of mine)
http://www.ironglovesboxing.com/html/amateur_boxing.html

I'm sorry this isn't very specific but it really depends on the state that you live in, for the regulation of amateur and pro boxing, (competitors, coaches, trainers, referees, promotors, etc) is different in each state. Again, USABOXING.org would be a great place to start, as well as checking out Ringside.com
http://www.ringside.com/CoachsChecklist.aspx
for training information, books and video's. Ringside sponsors a lot of boxing training programs and tournaments in the USA amateur system, and they are very willing and knowledgeable to help new folks get started.  Call them and ask to speak with a coach-trainer representative.  

I hope this helps you and good luck to you and your dad's efforts to work together to make your boxing dreams come true.

sincerely,

Alan Kahn
author, The speed Bag Bible