Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing.
He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing. He also highlights the importance of recognizing talent and the different paths fighters take in their development.
Julian also discusses the intricacies of coaching boxing, focusing on assessing fighter readiness, the transition from amateur to professional levels, and the importance of inside fighting techniques. He shares insights on the dynamics of parent coaching versus non-parent coaching, emphasizing the significance of healthy relationships in training. The discussion also touches on the future of boxing, highlighting the need for talent development and effective training methods.
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Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing.
He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing. He also highlights the importance of recognizing talent and the different paths fighters take in their development.
Julian also discusses the intricacies of coaching boxing, focusing on assessing fighter readiness, the transition from amateur to professional levels, and the importance of inside fighting techniques. He shares insights on the dynamics of parent coaching versus non-parent coaching, emphasizing the significance of healthy relationships in training. The discussion also touches on the future of boxing, highlighting the need for talent development and effective training methods.
Maya Le Tissier is one of the rising stars of English football and her journey started on her home island of Guernsey where her formative years in the game were guided by her father Darren, a coach at St Martin's AC. This is a unique insight into her journey and how that has progressed from both her perspective and that of her father.
We cover
- The benefits of growing up on a small island
- Adapting to life on the mainland
- Progressing from development to results football
- The balance between parenting and coaching
- Being part of Brighton as a football club
A really unique episode
Dance Under Those Lights
Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing.
He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing. He also highlights the importance of recognizing talent and the different paths fighters take in their development.
Julian also discusses the intricacies of coaching boxing, focusing on assessing fighter readiness, the transition from amateur to professional levels, and the importance of inside fighting techniques. He shares insights on the dynamics of parent coaching versus non-parent coaching, emphasizing the significance of healthy relationships in training. The discussion also touches on the future of boxing, highlighting the need for talent development and effective training methods.
