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Coaching Female Combat Athletes

Coaching Female Combat Athletes

By Dave Rimmer

You can't coach female athletes the same way you coach male athletes, especially in the combat world.

When I first started training female boxers there were very little resources you could read, listen to or download to help you understand the subtle differences and the resources that were available were complied by doctors and sports scientists and written in a way that was hard to read..
Even now, there are too few easy to find and easy to relate too resources, so backed by my own real life experiences, Ive created my own online learning tools, compiled by coaches for coaches...
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Coaching Female Combat AthletesMay 09, 2020

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Building A female friendly gym environment

Building A female friendly gym environment

In this episode of Girls in Gloves, we explore the importance of creating a safe and empowering environment in boxing clubs and gyms for female athletes. From the availability of sanitary products and sprays, to knowledgeable and approachable staff, to promoting positive body image and inclusivity, we discuss the key elements of a female-friendly gym environment and how gym owners can support female athletes in their training journeys
Mar 24, 202306:34
My Experience Coaching Female Athletes

My Experience Coaching Female Athletes

Welcome to the first episode of Coaching Females In Combat Sports. 

This episode is an introduction to who I am, what Ive done within the female Combat space and what Im looking to achieve from this podcast and other resources available soon. 

Please feel free to share this podcast with any other coaches you think will benefit from it.

Aug 30, 202212:44
Struggling To Breath When you Box??

Struggling To Breath When you Box??

Here is the audio file from our Youtube Video that talks about breathing when you spar and compete.

Go check out our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrm0NY9ZV8f2pVv0GB8Heg 

Jun 08, 202206:37
The More I Learn The Less I Say

The More I Learn The Less I Say

As I’ve progressed through the levels of coaching and worked with elite level coaches, I’ve realised we, as coaches, need to say less and listened more. In this episode I explain why..
Feb 15, 202205:42
It's About Development Not Winning

It's About Development Not Winning

A lot of Coaches , Boxers and Parents are too caught up in the winning, rather than the Athlete development and the fun of the game.


Take a listen to find out more about how we can change this and keep more kids in the gym

Sep 08, 202115:04
Chatting With GB Boxer Lewis Richardson

Chatting With GB Boxer Lewis Richardson

Have a listen as we talk with Olympic hopeful GB Boxer Lewis Richardson about his Boxing Journey, Olympic qualifiers and the future. 

Mar 14, 202145:34
The Lone Wolf

The Lone Wolf

After reading a fantastic book called Gold Dust, I wanted to share some real golden nuggets with you.
Mar 03, 202106:60
March 3, 2021

March 3, 2021

Mar 03, 202100:27
Should We Teach All Boxers To Box The Same Way?

Should We Teach All Boxers To Box The Same Way?

I believe Boxers can be over coached, especially Novice Boxers. Its my theory that styles are found not taught and i this Podcast I explain more.

Please email any comments or thoughts to info@wimborneboxingclub.co.uk


Check us out on Instagram / FaceBook / YouTube and TikTok

Sep 27, 202008:41
5 HUGE Mistakes When Using A Punch Bag

5 HUGE Mistakes When Using A Punch Bag

Check out the Video here > https://bit.ly/2ESG5Bq

IS THIS YOU! Are you making these 5 HUGE Punchbag Mistakes and developing poor technique and skill

Discover The 5 BIG Errors That Boxers Make On The Bag So You Can Accelerate Your Progression And Not Sabotage Your Skill Set!!!

Check us out on Social Media  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wimbabc

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wimborne_proam_boxing/

TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/Kw5R7s/ 

Website - https://www.wimborneboxingclub.co.uk

Aug 31, 202006:23
Can i JUST Do Cardio To Lose Weight?

Can i JUST Do Cardio To Lose Weight?

Subscribe to our Newsletter packed with info https://mailchi.mp/7318e2d7c348/can-i-just-do-cardio-to-lose-weight 


Find out if the best way to lose weight is through Cardio only?


Contact us for more details on how we can help you.

Aug 25, 202005:49
Team Work - Peer to Peer Coaching

Team Work - Peer to Peer Coaching

In this episode we look at how we can develop better team work through Peer To Peer Coaching and communication.

As always, I would love to hear feedback and comments.



Aug 17, 202008:22
You need to understand WHY

You need to understand WHY

Theres no point doing a boxing drill if you gave no idea why you're doing it?


Take a listen to this episode as we dig a little deeper into this

Aug 12, 202007:04
How Long Should I Do Cardio For?

How Long Should I Do Cardio For?

Is your Cardio Training Transferable to competing?

Are you spending too long on your Fitness workout? 

Are you training the correct energy system ?


We answer these questions and more in this Podcast Episode...

Aug 08, 202007:42
Boxing Coaching - Repetition

Boxing Coaching - Repetition

Check out our Episode about Repetition Without Repetition and how tweaking your drills could bring serious progressions to your boxer.

Aug 06, 202007:52
The BEST App for FAT LOSS

The BEST App for FAT LOSS

Find out the best App on the market that will help you with those Fat Loss goals
Aug 03, 202007:58
Three tips to follow BEFORE you start at a Boxing club
Jul 31, 202006:00
Realistic Boxing Drills v Looking Good Drills

Realistic Boxing Drills v Looking Good Drills

Check out our latest Podcast where we talk about realistic drills v looking good drills
Jul 27, 202007:53
The Return of Boxing

The Return of Boxing

I’m this episode we talk about the return of boxing and what clubs will look like as we prepare to open our doors in just 5 days
Jul 20, 202010:05
Girls Confidence In Sport

Girls Confidence In Sport

Girls become less confident as they get older and end up dropping put of sport. In this video we quickly look at some of the reasons why this happens and what we can do as coaches to retain more girls and help to improve their confidence
Jun 06, 202010:42
Interview With Leah | Wimborne Boxer

Interview With Leah | Wimborne Boxer

In this episode, we talk to 10yr old Leah Paylor about her journey so far as an amateur boxer, including what it was like to box abroad and what her plans and goals are for the future. A great listen
May 09, 202034:41
Interview with Kiki

Interview with Kiki

We caught up with another one of our Wimborne Boxers who started 12 months ago. She has since competed out in Sweden and had a skills bout on our Home Show. Have a listen to why she started and how she has found the journey so far.
May 02, 202025:40
England Boxing Rules Quiz

England Boxing Rules Quiz

How well do you know the 2019/20 season Rules and Regs? For a bit of fun and to see what our boxers new about current rules we put a 15 question quiz together to see how they would get on. Now you can have a go and see how much you know
Apr 29, 202034:44
Interview with Chloe Dover

Interview with Chloe Dover

12yr old Chloe Dover, boxer at Wimborne has experienced a lot in the early part of her Amateur Boxing Journey. In this chat, she tells us about the wins, losses, injury setbacks, and confidence battles shes had in the first 2 years of boxing. It's a great watch for any Coach or Boxer
Apr 22, 202038:59
Should Boxers Be Training During Lockdown

Should Boxers Be Training During Lockdown

A very common question Ive had asked by my boxers and their parents as well as seen asked multiple times on Social Media. In this short Podcast, I give my opinion on whether Boxers should be training and what we can do as coaches to help them. As always, I love a discussion so please feel free to contact me if you want to chat more
Apr 18, 202011:45