Tag Archive for: Women In Boxing

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Lisa Houston

Lisa Houston stepped foot in a women’s only boxing session and hasn’t left since. The Brighton & Hove coach has found the programme is pushing her to the limits and continuing her development.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Nichola Readman

Nichola Readman is a coach at Natural Progression and used boxing to transform her mental health. Now a coach, she hopes the programme will give her the tools to further improve her boxers.

Boxing Masterclass Brings WCDP Coaches Together

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield became a hub of learning and development as the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) coaches gathered for an exclusive Boxing Masterclass.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Alys Ball

Alys Ball, of Northumberland Fire and Rescue, got into boxing as an 8-year-old to spend more time with her dad. Now a Level One coach and EB apprentice, Alys hopes to build her confidence and independence.
(C) Margit Kincses

10 female boxers to represent England at Women’s Nations Cup 2025

Five Junior and five Senior female boxers will represent England at the Nations Cup in Sombor, Serbia between 12th and 19th January.

Applications Open for Women’s Official Development Programme 2025

Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open! The 12-month project will help support several female officials in their development and progression over the coming year.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Carly Attridge

The Dennis and Dyer coach found her way into the sport during a difficult period in her life, but after a ‘see and you can do it moment’, Attridge retrained and is now head coach of the club’s amateur squad.

Help Northern Powerhouse Build a Community Hub

For the past year and a half, the Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy has been working toward an ambitious goal: relocating to the ground floor of The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge.
Danny Barnes

No stopping This Girl Can Box in 2024

This Girl Can Box continued to grow throughout 2024, producing a packed calendar of events committed to the organisation’s vision of encouraging female participation in boxing.

Cornering with Confidence: WCDP Coaches Step Up to the Ring

On Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, the ladies of the Women's Coach Development Programme (WCDP) gathered at the English Institute of Sport for the latest session in their programme. This time, they tackled the popular cornering workshop, which has been a hit with past cohorts.