"For over 20 years, I have provided a safe, constructive and productive learning environment for young people to develop, grow and meet their potential at Fitzpatrick’s Boxing Gym, Swindon.
Young people at risk of exclusion from mainstream school, or having left school and become at risk of involvement in anti-social behaviours, have attended my gym and gained: high quality qualifications, respect for themselves and others, improved self-esteem and the skills to become productive and positive members of their communities. Many have gone on to coach other young people who have experienced the same challenges as they did; others use their experiences with us to secure further education, training and university courses; and others use their experience to secure gainful employment.
We are now supporting young people in schools and have demonstrated that the combination of boxing training and intensive 1-to-1 personal coaching focussed on aspiration, respect, self-esteem and personal development is a powerful way of harnessing our young people’s potential."
Paddy Fitzpatrick, Lead Practitioner
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"My son came home absolutely buzzing after this week’s session. He told me all about it and that he was really keen to keep going. Just to put this into perspective, I can rarely even find out what lessons my son has had each day let alone how they went, so for him to offer to talk about it unsolicited speaks volumes. ??
He’s really looking forward to next week’s session."Parent of a Year 8 student.
"I cannot stress enough what a difference we have seen in my son since he started the program. It has given him something to look forward to and channel his energy into. He even set himself a target to do sit ups and press ups every evening which he has been doing!
My son previously played football but after several years of playing he decided it was no longer something he wanted to continue with. I'm so pleased he has found something he really enjoys and is interested in."Parent of a year 8 student.
"My son is really enjoying the Boxing Programme. I really hope it can continue."Parent of a Year 8 student.
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