The first boxers have graduated from the inaugural IABA Youth Leadership programme, targeted at young people aged 14 to 20. The programme focuses on leadership development, growing valuable skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
11 participants, from Castlerea BC, Gateway BC, Drumsna BC and Tobar Pheadair BC, all aged between 14-17 took part in the pilot
By enhancing leadership and coaching abilities, the program helps participants become effective leaders both their boxing clubs, and in their communities. It aligns with IABA’s goals of nurturing talent and developing Irish boxing. Participants were addressed by Interim President of the Connacht Council, Gus Farrell, at the opening of the course.
The programme was open to all young people who are registered members of successfully affiliated IABA clubs and was hosted by Castlerea Boxing Club at its clubhouse, the Hub, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon coinciding with the Connacht Boy/Girl 1,2,3 Championships.
The programme was delivered by Galway Boxing Development Officer Adam Hession, Sligo Boxing Development Officer, Maeve Clarke, with Coach Developers Dino Dallat of Ballymote BC and Siadhbh Greene of Drumsna BC