MOUTHPIECES
Also very important to the safety of the boxer is a
properly fitted and protective mouthpiece. The
assortment of mouthpieces available today is
overwhelming, so don’t rush into a mouthpiece
purchase until you are sure it provides the protection
you need. You may want to consult your dentist for
some advice. Talking to more experienced boxers can
give you some good input on the subject, too.
Make club T-shirts available for all members to
purchase. It creates pride and is good advertising
for the program. Set up a program
in which your boxers receive a free club jacket
or warm-up after participating in a required
number of bouts—ten to fifteen is a good number
to strive for.
Boxers, like any other athletes, need goals and
objectives to aim for, so consequently it is
necessary to set up a schedule of matches for
your competitive boxers to motivate them to stay
in shape. How long would football players
practice if there were no games scheduled?
Another good idea, especially if you have a good size team, is to support
several local charities such as Muscular Dystrophy, March of Dimes, Etc.
It is good for your boxers to appreciate the fact that there are many who
are less fortunate and need help. It is also great public relations for the
club. Have your team run collectively in some benefit 10K races all wearing
team T-shirts and running as a group.
All of these activities are geared to instill in your boxers the fact that through
work, persistence, diligence and pride, all goals and objectives can be
attained—a very important lesson to learn.