GET TO KNOW THE COACHING AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS AT NIAGARA FALLS BOXING CLUB

All coaching and training staff at our club are certified in their area of expertise, and they are also all volunteers. They give their time and energies to train our boxers to excel in this sport. All have unique experiences to offer the members of the gym. Coaches and trainers are working with members for the enjoyment of being part of the sport of boxing. Niagara Falls Boxing Club is thankful to have so many willing and experienced volunteers at our gym. Thanks to all.

Scroll down to meet the coaching and training staff at Niagara Falls Boxing Club.

 

 

 

Ron has over 30 years experience as a certified Level 3 coach and he also holds a Level 3 judge/referee certification.  Ron looks after pro management along with his coaching duties.

President of Boxing Ontario - 4 years
Vice-President of Boxing Ontario - 3 years
Chief Official Niagara Region
Regional Director of Niagara Region

2009 Coaches Association of Ontario's Coach of the month

Ron took over as head coach in 1986 from club founder John Degazio. Since then, he has worked tirelessly with countless aspiring boxers of all age groups. Ron is willing to travel to different shows so that his boxers gain experience in the ring. Rons theories are simple, you work hard for him and he will work hard for you, no matter if you are trying to achieve a higher fitness level or if you are planning to be a world champion of boxing. All boxers who are doing their best have a place in Rons gym.

 


Scott is a certified Level 2 coach.

 
Scott has been involved with the sport of boxing for 18 years and has been with NFBC for  the past 7 years. He  enjoys helping athletes of all abilities from beginner to professional boxers to achieve their goals in sports and life. Scott is also happy to serve as a special consultant to the Canadian National Karate Team head coach.

Scott is an experienced endurance athlete and has set and achieved many goals of his own. Some of his past experience includes: over 100 races including 4 marathon finishes, 2 ultra marathon finishes, long distance tri-athlons & 3 mountain bike races.

Niagara Falls boxers can expect Scott to openly analyze their technique with honesty. He has a keep eye for the details and will help athlete of all levels to reach perfection. Scott is a regular in the NFBC corner at fight shows near and far.

We thank Scott for bringing his energy and expertise weekly to NFBC.

 

Colleen is a certified Level 1 coach.

Colleen, better known as Lolly,  enjoys working with our beginners and our experienced boxers alike. Lolly is also the official team mom to all members, whether she likes it or not, she just can't help herself. She is currently working on her Level 2 coaching certification.

New, inexperienced boxers to Niagara Falls Boxing Club can expect to spend some time learning footwork and punches from this fine coach. Lolly is patient and clear in her explanation and demonstration of technique. All boxers enjoy working with Lolly as she is positive but tough!

During the past 3 years, Lolly has been an active participant and fill in instructor at the Women's Only BoxFit classes. As a result, she has gained the knowledge of what it's like to go through "getting fit" and "staying fit". She, while on this journey has inspired many of the boxers as well as the ladies in class. Lolly, with her new found fitness, has participated in the Skylon Stair Climb for Cancer (660 stairs) and "Hike for Hospice" (5km) for 2 years running. She has also been a part of the 5km Candy Cane Lane Run and in 2009 came in the top three of her age division!

Lolly is an enthusiastic member AND participant of the Niagara Falls Boxing family. 
 

 

Stephanie is working on her Level 1 coaching certification. She is a tough trainer to the boxers and the Ladies Only BoxFit coach.

Stephanie has been with the Niagara Falls Boxing Club for 8 years. As an amateur boxer, she took part in over 25 bouts. Stephanie obtained her professional boxing licence in 2008 and currently continues training as a boxer and sparring partner. 

Stephanie is happy to help other people enjoy the sport of boxing at their own speed. She also enjoys the occasional opportunity to work the corner for her team mates. She is a certified CAN FIT PRO personal trainer specialist and trains clients at NFBC. She is available to all members with all types of fitness and nutrition questions and information.

Stephanie is the creator of the Niagara Falls Boxing Club monthly fitness challenges. These events test every athletes fitness level and pushes them to the extremes. These challenges are a fun addition to the NFBC training regiment. Stephanie prides herself on not only on creating said challenges but, she has the ability to complete them alongside her team mates.

  Standard First Aid & CPR Level C & CAN FIT PRO certified personal trainer


Scottie is working on his Level 1 coaching certification.

 Scottie "The Spark" Paul graduated from Brock University (St. Catharines, ON) with an honors degree in Sport Management in 2003. He is a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and is  a Personal Trainer at "The Club" at White Oaks Conference Center in Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON. Scottie "The Spark" Paul participated in over 40 amateur fights and won the 2006 Ringside World Championship Tournament in Kansas City MO before turning pro in 2007.

Scottie sets positive example to all boxers with his strict training regiment,  extraordinary fitness level and top shelf attitudes. He is a sparring partner to all amateur fighters experienced and novice, male and female.

We are pleased to have Scottie "The Spark" at our disposal.


 


Matt has his Level 1 coaching certification.

Matt has been with Niagara Falls Boxing Club for 4 years as a coach. He is our handpad technician, spending countless rounds per session in the ring with all of our competitive boxers. Matt has joined NFBC to help out on many out of town shows as well as club shows at home.

Matt is a former competitive boxer with NFBC and offers a unique perspective to the new fighters heading into the ring. He constantly comes up with new and innovative combinations that are guaranteed to keep opponents of NFBC boxers guessing at what will come next. Matt works every athlete to their limit of speed and power.

NFBC feels lucky and thankful to have Matt as a part of our team.

Niagara Falls Boxing Club would also like to thank the family and friends of the boxers. You are the supporting net of our team, our fighters excel with your encouragement. Some of you are able to offer your time and energies at fight shows to provide support to the team. Without active, interested and participating families and friends, our club wouldn't survive. Thank you for your efforts.

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