About Us
Our mission at Kopas Boxing Inc. is to inspire train and lead into a stronger tomorrow.
Kopas Boxing Inc. works to enhance young athletes and all members, in fundamentally understanding the sport of boxing through mental and physical strengthening, the development of humility, self-control, healthy lifestyles choices and discipline.
Our goal is to help athletes reach their full potential through coaching, leading by example, creating opportunities for athletes to build strength and endurance, physically and mentally.
Through the sport of boxing and mentoring we hope to instill strong character, values, humility and lifelong wellness skills that leads to the development of a stronger future in our youth and community.
Humility – Through respect of self and others we will develop a sense of gratitude for our successes and failures, using these moments to grow as a team and as individuals.
Excellence – Striving to the highest of standards in coaching and training, holding one another as athletes to that standard of excellence and aspire to be our best and give our best.
Integrity – Promote trust and respect for the sport, coaches, one another as athletes, officials and volunteers. We foster honest and open communication.
Good Sportsmanship – Through building self-confidence, self-esteem, positive thinking, and overall wellness of athletes, our aim is to create a challenging yet respectful environment for the sport of boxing to take place.
Honor – Fostering respect and hard work to empower positive growth as a club, team and individual athlete.
Accountability – We ensure transparency in our fiscal responsibilities and aim to serve our membership with respect and honor.
Inclusive – We are welcoming boxing club that offers a discrimination free environment for all community members regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, personal beliefs, political associations or socio-economic status.
Code of Conduct
- Respect the sport, rules, athletes, coaches, members, officials and the grounds or building it is being conducted.
- Have the best interest of the athlete, sport and club in mind with actions, words and involvement of the club.
- Recognize and honor the effort and work that coaches, volunteers and officials provide in this opportunity to train in this sport.
- Encourage positive actions and behaviors to promote boxing and the club in a positive image.
- Deter anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on any grounds.
- Arrive for training and matches in good time to prepare thoroughly.
- Communicate open and honestly with coaches, officials and other members with respect and courtesy.
- Ensure training and conduct of self is with good discipline and positive sporting behaviour.
- Observe rules and conduct of the sport.
- Respect authority and decisions of coaches, officials and any other disciplinary bodies.
- Promote the good reputation of this sport and prevent it from being dishonored.
- Co-operate and thank coaches, team-mates and opponents ·
- Be a good sport - win with modesty, lose with dignity.
- Arrive in plenty of time to set up training activities and ensure safety of athletes.
- Keep yourself informed and trained in sound coaching practices.
- Provide a challenging and motivating environment for athletes.
- Invest in the overall well-being and interests of athletes, not their win/loss record.
- Teach conduct and rules of the sport, not solely skill development.
- Invest time equally between athletes.
- Never ridicule an athlete for mistakes or losing.
- Ensure adequate insurance and liability is in place for coaches and athletes.
- Ensure you and athletes have respect for opponents, the officials and opposing coaches and supporters.
- Follow advice from a professional when determining if an athlete is injured.
- Take responsibility for the young athletes in your care until they have safely left the activity.
- Conduct yourself in a way which will not intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on any grounds.