Coaches Clinic

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 29 Nov 2007, 01:56

We are giving a level 1 and 2 coaches' clinic on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 am. This will be held during the LBC tourney at the Leelanau Sands Casino. Anyone that needs to get certified or re-certified should attend.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 29 Nov 2007, 19:19

Dennis - is that in Grand Rapids???? 8)

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 29 Nov 2007, 22:52

Mel - No the casino is in Peshawbestown, which is 20 miles North of Traverse City and 160 miles north of Grand Rapids.

miboxref · Post by **miboxref** » 30 Nov 2007, 17:26

How about a clinic in the Detroit area? All the clinics seem to be held on the west side of the state.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 30 Nov 2007, 20:45

Ron - I'm doing it at the STATE open tourney. Hopefully, many coaches will be there. I did it last year and about 10 coaches attended.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 04 Dec 2007, 15:55

This clinic will be the first in Michigan to use USA Boxing's new Level 1 & 2 exams. So it will be a good time for coaches to get recertified, learn something new and get current on the rules. I hope a lot of coaches take the opportunity to sit through the clinic.

locoxelbox · Post by **locoxelbox** » 06 Dec 2007, 13:58

Dennis, what subjects are talked about in the course? How many hours and are there practical work too or only theory? How many coaches are expected to attend?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 06 Dec 2007, 15:30

locoxelbox wrote:Dennis, what subjects are talked about in the course? How many hours and are there practical work too or only theory? How many coaches are expected to attend?

We discuss the rules, training techniques, nutrition, safety and general coaching issues. The clinics are several hours of lecture/discussion and then a test period. I try to make it informative and we have discussions about events that have occurred and issues that have arisen at local, national and international competitions. We try to make it as practical as possible so that the coaches in Michigan understand the rules, the reasons behind them (a few rules do not seem to have any reasoning behind them and it is just because AIBA said so) and how to keep our boxers safe. Usually about 10-12 coaches attend this clinic. I hope this helps.

miboxref · Post by **miboxref** » 06 Dec 2007, 15:58

Starts at 10:30 AM, lasts for several hours. My question is, what kind of refreshments will be served? Dennis, see you up north tomorrow.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 06 Dec 2007, 23:20

I heard that you were providing the refreshments Ron.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 09 Dec 2007, 20:13

I had 8 coaches take the clinic and it ended up taking 4+ hours. The new test is longer and therefore it takes longer for the coaches to complete it.