Coaching Adaptive Boxing: Putting the Individual Before the Sport
When it comes to coaching adaptive boxing, or any disability sport, the traditional coaching model takes a backseat. The approach shifts from teaching a sport first to understanding and working with the individual before anything else. In adaptive sports, coaching becomes a balance of empathy, adaptability, and patience, ensuring that the unique needs and abilities of each athlete are fully supported.
The Rewarding Journey of Disability Sport: Energy In, Appreciation Out
There’s something uniquely rewarding about working in disability sports—it’s not just about coaching; it’s about changing lives, witnessing personal victories, and being a part of someone’s journey toward progress and self-confidence. Each day in this space is a gift, but it’s important to understand that it requires a special kind of commitment and energy, both from the coach and the athlete.
Breaking the Bubble: Understanding Disability Needs in Sports
When you’re deeply involved in the world of disability sport, you begin to see it as second nature—adapting exercises, understanding accessibility needs, and fostering inclusion become routine.
