A week in the life of a boxing coach #2 - Gym Walk

In this video we complete a walk around of the boxing club. It still looks a hell of a lot like a building site, but we are making progress and the bottom line is we have to have the doors open...we have been closed for too long.

And what can I say, from here on in things can only improve!

Any questions, let me have them in the comments section.

Cheers

Fran

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[michaellavan]

Hello Fran, being able to see a more intimate side to a boxing gym in construction presents a much more raw side to the dedication you put into coaching and the craft of boxing

Seeing all of the construction, your plans, what you hope to do, makes me wish I could cross the pond and come learn from you all because of the clear passion that you have

I have no doubt that this has been immensely frustrating for all of you. What's great is that you have plans, some funds, and steps for the renovations have been made. I can only point to the progress you have made since 2021. Progress is progress

Personally speaking I would love more WITLF (Week In The Life) videos. But I think celebrating your 50th with your loved ones and spending that time for yourself would do you better. I've always seen you as a dedicated individual. Some time for yourself would do you well. Early Happy Birthday!

[russetvelvet]

Emotions welled up a bit inside me while I watch your fantastic work. I have myself fortunately met a tutor who really cares about young people, their well-being and his art/sport. In that case it was judo and his dojo, but the 'pureness' of both places is in a way similar and both of you have similar passion, kindness, and thoughtfulness, even the areas/cultures can't be more different.

Happy birthday coach! You definitely made the world a better place.

[jeffrailey]

Happy Belated Birthday Coach Fran. Remember 50 YEARS YOUNG. 😎🔥
I sincerely appreciate the passion that you have for our sport. God bless you ALWAYS.
🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️

[Vipersrule]

I loved seeing the ins and out and trials and tribulations the gym as a whole goes through. More power to you and the rest of the team and the community. Like you say, you'll get there. This is part of what makes gyms so special - the story(s). Good luck!

[themightyatom]

Looking forward to following the journey Fran. Can't wait to see the end product. And happy belated birthday mate

[Tutsboxing]

This is hands down the best boxing YouTube channel. I always look to you for inspiration. As a person who runs my own boxing gym (on a much smaller scale than yours mind you) I know first hand how hard it is and the pressures it puts on you. But watching kids develop and grow out of their shells all makes it worth it. Thanks Fran keep up the good work and happy birthday for next week!

PS. If you are getting rid of any of your old stock please let me know and I’ll see if I can get some funding together to buy some bags from you. (Ours are now on their last legs lol)

[timothylamont]

You are doing a great thing. Dont give up and Happy Birthday!

[CJ-ufxl]

Really appreciate all of your stuff Fran, and this is fascinating, please keep putting up the progress of the gym renovation.
Happy Birthday!

[P.J.B_electrical]

Great videos! My uncle who is a massive fan of yours who i train with told me to come and watch your videos ! Keep up the good work 👏 🙌

[dodimage]

I dont know how to thank you sir . I just started boxing and was having a hard way on what to do in the beginning. Not able to find much on how to start on internet. Thank you very much sir.

[JasonRamejkis]

Can definitely see the vision in the club fran, looks boss and will deffo be worth it when it's all done and over with fella!

I've been getting some gear to join again so will definitely look forward to seeing it all in the flesh and seeing some familiar faces!

In the words of Floyd Mayweather - "Tough times don't last, tough people do"

[Thunderbox]

Happy 50th Birthday, Fran! Take care.

[YakuzaGoon]

Hopefully the building work gets done, even in spite of that I loved to see the humour and heart even in a not so ideal situation. Probably the essence of boxing, right?

In the next one, I think it'd be also interesting to talk about past champions or good prospects that you've coached. It's one of the most compelling factors when looking into the history of the ABC I go to which has been running since 1908, so 114 years of history! Always an interesting reality check when you see a boxer at the session and he's been winning tournaments for roughly 5 years and more at the club.

[devictor]

Awesome video as usual coach! Always great to see the coach's perspective.
Do you know any other boxing toolkits as PDFs? Having learned yours, I suddenly felt the need to keep *reading* about boxing, to master the theory before practicing.

[martinryan]

Great video, id like to see this theme continue right up to competition and beyond.
Do you pull fighters for missing training, how do you support them after a loss.
Great great content

[floydaprilweatherjr.]

I miss coaches like that in Poland, all that we have is `fitness frauds with punching mitts from supermarket