Coach

A coach is an extremely vital part of boxing. A coach not only trains you physically, but also psychologically. A sound mind is just as important as a strong body when stepping into the fray. A coach involves himself as much as possible in the life of his trainee, they become a friend, a teacher and often a parent figure. As a parent figure, your coach would never wish to see you hurt in the ring, so that gives him incentive to train you harder and harder so you can hold your own in a bout. But a coach also practices restraint and knows when he is pushing you too hard and when you're pushing yourself too hard, and gives you a slow day to rest up.
Most coaches are former fighters themselves. My coach, Bernard Roberts, never went pro, but he did train and fight alongside many great fighters. Inclusively, when he worked as a correctional officer, he trained a team of inmates for nine years. He taught them the importance of character and many ideals, such as respect and discipline. He is currently teaching me how to be a great fighter, he constantly pushes me for more and suggests many fitness plans so i can stay in good fighting shape.