Coaches

Renetta fell in love with the sport of boxing at the age of 9 having met Richard Dunn (following him boxing Mohammed Ali) and has since gained her experience in the gyms supporting her son Owen through his boxing career and encouraging many others to participate in the sport over the years.

Renetta is a qualified England Boxing Level 2 Coach, England Boxing BOX Fit Instructor and a Safeguarding Tutor.

Renetta is also England Boxing’s current Yorkshire Medical Registrar, registering all the Clubs, Coaches and Boxers that operate under the Yorkshire Boxing Association.

Ricky is Old Goole born and bred. He has boxed at Amateur level and used to represent Goole at the old Goole ABC. He has had a few fights over the years in boxing and kickboxing. He is a Level 1 England Boxing Standard Coach. Ricky believes that boxing is an amazing form of fitness that helps to teach respect, discipline, team and self-confidence. It’s also a great way to make friends and combat mental health issues. You know when Ricky is at the club when you hear his signature phrase ‘The beautiful feeling!’

Known as ‘Taff’ in the gym, Taff has been involved in boxing for most of his life and has been an England Boxing qualified Level 2 Coach for Many Years. As Jess’ dad they have progresses through boxing together and still continue to do so with the commitment put into coaching within the gym.

Albert was a qualified England Boxing Level 1 Coach. He competed as a boxer winning individual boxing titles and trophies, representing the Army on a number of occasions and was the winner of the prestigious ‘Hemming Belt Trophy in 1957’. Albert was a true legend, inside and outside of the ring, his passion, strength and dedication to the sport inspired generations of boxers. His wisdom, kindness and sense of humour left a lasting impact on everyone lucky enough to know him.
More than just a coach, Albert was family to us all. He believed in people when they didn’t believe in themselves and he pushed us to not only be better fighters but better human beings.
His legacy will live on at our club in every jab, every round and every heart he touched.
RIP Coach Albert Hardy.

Owen has participated in boxing since 8 years old and competing from 10 years, having 52 competitive bouts under England Boxing and holder of the 75kg Youth Yorkshire Belt Holder in 2019, becoming the 75kg Yorkshire Champion in 2022 and competing as a Quarterfinalist in the National Association Championships in London.

Owen is a qualified England Boxing Level 1 Coach and uses his own experiences in the ring to pass on his knowledge to other valued members of the gym.

Jess has been boxing for 11 years and recently qualified as an England Boxing Level 1 Coach. Throughout her boxing career she has achieved 2 x National Champion, 2 x GB Champion and also European Champion. Jess is keen to use her experience to train and progress anyone within the gym.

Gary has been involved in boxing for many years and is a L2 England Boxing Coach.  After a break from boxing, he is now back coaching and is committed to passing on his knowledge and experience to the future generation of boxers.

Clare is a level 1 England Boxing coach with a strong belief in the transformative power of boxing – particularly its ability to build confidence and foster positive change within the community. As the gym’s Welfare Officer, Clare is dedicated to supporting young people in reaching their goals, both inside and outside of the ring.

I found the world of boxing in my thirties, later then most and worrying slightly that I might be too old to start. I was so pleased to find that boxing is inclusive, everyone was so welcoming and encouraging. Now after being inspired by the great coaches at Goole Boxing Club I have embarked on my own journey to become a boxing coach and volunteer my time regularly throughout the week.