VIDEO: DiSE boxer Vinnie Wadey’s lockdown training routine

February 19, 2021 | by Matt Halfpenny

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In this video, DiSE programme’s Vinnie Wadey explains how he trains effectively during the Coronavirus Pandemic while gyms are closed because of government restrictions – including taking advantage of being able to do pad work with James Lumley, a member of his household.

The England Boxing National Youth Champion in 2020 also shares some useful tips that young boxers might want to bear in mind…

You can view the video on the England Boxing YouTube Channel by clicking here.

More about DiSE

The Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) qualification supports talented and committed young athletes who have realistic potential to be high achievers in their sport.

It is the officially-endorsed boxing education programme supported and recognised by England Boxing.

With a value of 64 UCAS points, it combines boxing and full-time education so participants have the skills, knowledge and competence to pursue sporting excellence alongside education and a future career.

DiSE offers aspiring boxers aged 16 to 19 the chance to train full-time in boxing while also studying full-time to gain qualifications that will benefit them outside of the ring.

You can study DiSE over two years alongside your school or College main study programme and is delivered by highly-qualified and experienced England Boxing coaches.

There are six hubs offering the programme across the country: Gateshead College (North East), the Joe Gallagher Academy, Manchester (North West), University College, Birmingham (Midlands), SGS College, Bristol (South West), The Spotlight Centre (London) and Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (South).

To find out more about each one, contact the coach for each one, or apply, click here.