Tag Archive for: Women’s Coach Development Programme

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Samera Ali

Samera Ali, of Tamworth Boxing Club in the Midlands, is a serial trailblazer. A fiercely proud woman in sport, Ali hopes her involvement in the WCDP will allow her to continue knocking down doors for female athletes.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Emma Middleton

Emma Middleton of London Community Boxing Club epitomises ‘transforming lives through boxing’. Emma hopes to channel the ‘superpower’ of boxing to build a bright future for herself, and her boxing family.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Victoria Armstrong

Victoria Armstrong of Wirral CP in Merseyside and Cheshire believes the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) has improved her and her fellow coaches in every department.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Helena Richards

Helena Richards of Bolsover Boxing Club in the East Midlands hopes the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) will inspire her to implement her thoughts and ideas moving forward.

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.

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.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Heidi Ogden

Heidi Ogden, of Leigh Park ABC, is already benefiting from the theoretical methods taught in the WCDP, and her boost in confidence is helping her put them into practice.

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.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Emily Aked

Emily Aked feels she’ll also owe a debt to the sport of boxing, however, the Sanctus-based coach has already begun to repay it by providing a safe space for women to take part in a sport they love.