Business Details
Youth Boxing & Life Skills in Anchorage
Alaska Boxing Academy is a nonprofit youth development program dedicated to fostering physical fitness, academic growth, and boxing excellence. Our certified USA BOXING coaches provide structured training in a safe, fully equipped facility, emphasizing life skills such as discipline, leadership, and emotional management. Founded by 2008 Olympic boxer David Carey, our program integrates boxing instruction with mentorship to guide at-risk youth toward healthy decision-making and community contribution.We prepare participants for local, national, and international competitions while prioritizing character development. Our curriculum includes technical boxing training, behavioral education, and academic support tailored to individual goals. With a focus on long-term personal growth, we aim to cultivate physically and emotionally resilient young adults who positively impact their families and communities.
Services
Youth Boxing Programs
Physical Fitness Training
Life Skills Development
Boxing Technique Instruction
Competition Preparation
Highlights and features
- We offer certified USA BOXING coaches with full background checks.
- Our program emphasizes life skills like discipline and leadership.
- We provide a safe, fully equipped training environment.
- Our director is a former Olympic boxer with youth mentorship experience.
- We focus on community impact through youth development.
Associations and certifications
- USA BOXING
What people say
Safe environment
Certified coaches
Life skills focus
Services
Youth Boxing Programs
Our youth boxing programs combine technical instruction with character development. Participants learn fundamental boxing techniques while building discipline, leadership, and self-confidence in a structured environment. Certified USA BOXING coaches guide athletes toward competitive readiness and personal growth.
Life Skills Development
We integrate emotional management and behavioral education into our training. Participants develop discipline, commitment, and respect through boxing while learning decision-making skills that benefit their personal and academic lives.
Competition Preparation
Our competition preparation focuses on technical boxing excellence and mental readiness. Athletes receive personalized training plans, rule education, and sparring sessions to prepare for local, national, and international events based on their skill level.
Physical Fitness Training
We offer fitness programs tailored to boxing requirements. Training includes strength development, cardiovascular conditioning, and agility drills designed to improve athletic performance while promoting overall health and wellness.
Mentorship Programs
Led by former Olympic boxer David Carey, our mentorship initiatives connect athletes with experienced coaches. We focus on overcoming challenges, setting goals, and developing positive habits that extend beyond the boxing ring.
People
David Carey
Program Director & Head Coach
2008 Olympic boxer and certified USA BOXING coach with expertise in youth mentorship and substance abuse prevention. Specializes in combining athletic training with life skills development for Anchorage youth.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve youth participants of various ages, focusing on age-appropriate training and development.
How can my child join the program?
Contact us directly for registration details, eligibility requirements, and program schedules.
What life skills do you teach?
We emphasize discipline, leadership, emotional management, and self-confidence through boxing training.
Do you prepare participants for competitions?
Yes, we train athletes for local, national, and international boxing events based on individual goals.
Are your coaches certified?
All coaches are certified USA BOXING professionals with full background checks completed.
