Program Elements

The Augusta Boxing Club goes beyond the athletic aspects of the program and provides tutoring, drug counseling, a computer lab/study room, etc. In addition, we take the athletes on field trips and require attendance at a variety of educational programs. Through the boxing tournaments, many of our participants have had the opportunity to travel extensively in the United States and abroad. Several members of our team have qualified to represent the United States Olympic Boxing Association and have competed in locations such as Russia, Germany, Sweden, Poland and England (opportunities rarely afforded to disadvantaged kids in economically depressed areas of our community).

Experience of a lifetime

This program uses boxing as a hook to steer troubled youth off the streets and into a structured environment that builds confidence, develops self-discipline, instills a strong work ethic and teaches them to integrate and function within a team, all critical traits required to succeed as an adult. Students enrolled in the program are also provided with academic support in our tutoring program.

Scholarship Program

The Augusta Boxing Club believes that every kid should be rewarded for their excellence, hard work and determination to achieve an advanced education. Therefore, whenever the Augusta Boxing Club can assist in their education, we provide scholarships and assist in applying for and obtaining scholarships, grants and/or loans.

The Durst-Forrest Boxing Scholarship was recently founded to support Augusta Boxing Club student athletes pursuing secondary education opportunities.

Clinics and Seminars

Clinics and Seminars are periodically provided to the kids to educate them on a variety of issues ranging from health professionals to motivational speakers. The following are a few examples:

·         Sports Hygiene (for example: a class was provided in the prevention of staph infections).

·         Law Enforcement (classes on Drugs, Bullying, etc).

·         Education (tutoring guidance, advanced schooling financing, etc.).

·         Motivational (speeches by former professional athletes, business professionals, law enforcement, etc.).