Get to know us

Services and history

I’m Ben Smith, head coach at Harrogate Boxing Club. I’ve been involved with the gym for the last 18 years, since I first started boxing here at 10 years old. From the moment I walked in, I was hooked. Boxing helped me lose weight, build confidence, and find direction when I was at school — it played a massive part in shaping who I am today.

I boxed competitively for a number of years before an injury stopped me from continuing, which led me into coaching. I’m now 28 years old, a Professional Boxing Coach, and hold both England Boxing Level 2 and Level 3 Performance Coaching qualifications — I was one of the youngest coaches to achieve both. I’ve also been fortunate enough to spend time helping out with England Boxing squads, training alongside some of the country’s top amateur boxers, which was a great learning experience.

I boxed competitively for a number of years before an injury stopped me from continuing, which led me into coaching. I’m now 28 years old, a Professional Boxing Coach, and hold both England Boxing Level 2 and Level 3 Performance Coaching qualifications — I was one of the youngest coaches to achieve both. I’ve also been fortunate enough to spend time helping out with England Boxing squads, training alongside some of the country’s top amateur boxers, which was a great learning experience.

Before taking over the gym around six years ago, I spent time coaching in Rwanda with Kigali Life Boxing Club, working alongside Coach Charles Muvinyi and former world title challenger David Basajamivulle. I also coached across Kenya, in gyms in Juja and Nakuru. Those experiences had a big impact on how I coach and how I see the role boxing can play in people’s lives.

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People and culture

Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our construction engineers from questionable outsourcing establishments, we provide them with an environment that supports professional growth.

We are strong believers in giving our employees a voice. Our teams are put together with the help of our resident psychologist to ensure maximum productivity and engagement.