coaches

Transitioning from the Legacy Levels to the new American Development Model (ADM)

For the past few years there have been no elevations from one level to the next through the old system (which we have renamed the Legacy Levels). Prior to your Legacy Level 2, 3 or 4 expiring, you will receive an email prompting you to take the recertification exam. As long as your Legacy Level 2, 3 or 4 is up to date, it will remain on your membership card. The Legacy Level 1 will be non-existent once it expires, and you are required to pass the new online Green Level certification to maintain your coach status.

Here is a brief distinction of each of the new ADM levels:

Green Level

• For entry level coaches

• online

• teach basic technical and tactical

• introduction to:

  • hydration

  • nutrition

  • club show match making guidelines

Bronze Level

• coaching boxers for single day events

• in-person class (max. 25). 16hr

• introduction to:

  • dynamic warm-up

  • coordination drills

  • teaching fundamentals to individuals (mitts) and groups

  • how to work a corner

  • 5-stage American Development Model (USA version of LTAD)

Silver Level

• coaching boxers for domestic tournaments/multi-day events

• in-person class (max. 15). 16hr + home assignments

• review Bronze warm-up and coordination drills

• introduction to:

  • advanced skills

  • strategies

  • periodization

  • film study

  • psychology

  • strength & conditioning

Gold Level

• coaching boxers for international tournaments

• in-person at Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO.

• TBD

High Performance Coaching Pool

USA Boxing accepts applications for additional coaches to join the High Performance Coaching Pool between October and December of each year. Selections are made based on a variety of criteria, including:

• Experience developing successful boxers who attain national competition success

• USA Boxing and AIBA coaching certification levels

• Responses to short answer questions.