ABS National Coach Mike Keane will be taking a squad of ABS boxers down to the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield for GB Assessments covering a number of areas. Mike described the E.I.S as “one of the best Gym /Facilities for Amateur boxing in the World” and will be in attendance at the Assessments along with Welsh National Coach Colin Jones, GB Performance Director Rob McCracken and several other GB Coaches.
The squad travel down tommorow morning (4th November) returning lunchtime on Sunday (6th November). During
their visit there will be a number of workshops including one with a Nutritionist, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and a video presentation covering International style boxing.
This first assessment weekend is for boxers 64kg and under with a second visit scheduled for 18th – 20th November for boxers over 64kg.
The travelling squad will include the following boxers –
Alex Patterson (Peterhead)
David Burrell (Doon Valley)
Aiden McGlynn (Barn)
Reece McFadden (Forgewood)
Sam Ball (Greenock)
Robbie McKechnie (Greenock)
Mark McKeown and Charlie Flynn were also set to travel but unfortunately had to withdraw due to injury. Both boxers have been invited to return at the next camp if fit.
