COACHES
MEET ANDREW
Head coach Andrew Smith has been in the sport now for over 18 years and is an accredited Boxing Australia level 1 & 2 coach and also holds an AIBA (The International Boxing Association) star 1 & 2 qualification. Andrew has worked previously in various positions within Boxing Australia: Centre of excellence coach, National indigenous talent assistant coach, Development coach ACT, Talent identification coach ACT, ACT Team head coach, Australian team head coach to kings cup, Level 1 & 2 coach course presenter and ACT and Tasmania futures coach.
THE GYM
Fight Smith Boxing is a Canberra based gym with its focus set on teaching Olympic style boxing. We specialise in the well being of youth and young people, and also cater for people with disability and is suitable for all ages or skill levels. Fight Smith Boxing is a not-for-profit organisation, focused on making significant community and social impact.
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ADDRESS
16 Georgina Cres, Kaleen
ACT 2617
HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
4:30PM - 7:30PM
MEET SCOTT
Scott has trained as an amateur boxer for over five years and is the newest member of our coaching team. Scott holds a Boxing Australia level 2 accreditation and has shown a commitment to continuous improvement. This approach has seen Scott grow into a dedicated coach who can deliver the core and functional skills that provide our athletes with the skills to succeed at amateur boxing
MEET DIMITRI
Our youth classes are run by Dimitri Yianou, Dimitri demonstrates his commitment to the health, safety and development of young athletes. Dimitri has been in the sport now for a combined total of 9 years with experience both inside and outside the ring. Dimitri has attended numerous local and interstate tournaments and is an accredited Boxing Australia level 2 coach. Dimitri is also working towards a pathway in High Performance Sports. Dimitri has a talent for adjusting his coaching style to fit the need of each athlete and teaches, models and demands respectful behaviour, fairness and good sportsmanship from, athletes. Dimitri also holds a current WWVP (working with vulnerable people card 508201)
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MEET LOUISE
Louise originally started boxing in the British Army where she gained her assistant coach qualification with Boxing Association of England.
Louise holds a Boxing Australia level 2 accreditation and AIBA star 1 coaching qualification.
Louise can train you for fitness or she can teach you technical boxing for competition level.
She is still a current boxer under the masters category.
She is passionate about coaching boxing and understands the many benefits from boxing and boxing training.
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