What you should watch out when picking a coach is three things – does he have experience in training amateur boxers, is he a diligent worker and is he focused? The first question relates to his personal experience and whether he is training (or has trained) an amateur boxer (before). If he has, the success and achievements of that boxer can be a good reference point for you and your decision; you’ll certainly want someone who’s experience, but also someone who’s achieved something in his career. The second question pertains to his diligence and work ethics, meaning that you’ll want someone who works hard and will motivate you to work hard as well. Just imagine working with someone who’s lazy and doesn’t invest himself in his job!
