FAQ – Mike Yeo Boxing Coach

Interview With Mike Yeo

We sat down with Mike Yeo - seasoned boxing coach & personal trainer, whose dedication to the sport is palpable in every punch thrown. Keep reading as Mike shares his journey into combat sports and the unexpected twists that led him into the ring.

1. What got you into boxing?

I grew up on action movies and always loved martial arts. I did Tae Kwon Do as a kid but gave it up in my teens when we moved.As an adult, I watched a lot of Muay Thai and decided to practice.

After two years, I had to have a second surgery and decided to pursue boxing instead. I wasn’t as familiar with boxing then but fell in love with the sport, practising for the last five years and coaching for two. It was the sport, the discipline, and the community that surrounded the sport that kept me.

What is your coaching philosophy or approach to training?

How do you tailor your coaching to accommodate different skill levels and goals?What does a typical training session with you look like?How do you prioritise safety and injury prevention in your training?How do you assess progress and set goals for your students?How do you handle setbacks or challenges that arise during training?Are there opportunities for sparring or competing for students who are interested?How do you stay current with developments and trends in boxing training and coaching?What sets you apart from other boxing coaches in the area?Are there any specific values or principles that guide your coaching style?

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2. What is your coaching philosophy or approach to training?

Regarding my boxers, my strategy is to engage you creatively at whatever your level is. Whether it's drills to build skills or complex breakdowns of techniques.

Thorough or layered approaches are all methods I utilise. At the end of it all, boxer demonstration and practice will allow you to learn the art.

How do you tailor your coaching to accommodate different skill levels and goals?

What does a typical training session with you look like?How do you prioritise safety and injury prevention in your training?How do you assess progress and set goals for your students?How do you handle setbacks or challenges that arise during training?Are there opportunities for sparring or competing for students who are interested?How do you stay current with developments and trends in boxing training and coaching?What sets you apart from other boxing coaches in the area?Are there any specific values or principles that guide your coaching style?

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"Unleash Your Strength & Embrace Your Uniqueness."

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hello@mikeyeoboxingcoach.com.au

0408 281949

3. How do you tailor your coaching to accommodate different skill levels and goals?

It starts with a conversation to gauge experience and understanding, and then, from there, it comes down to observation as we go through our lessons. There is always something we could build on, add value to, or refine.

During class, there are always different skill levels. Regardless, I will find a way of giving each boxer a drill or skill to practice. For the more experienced boxers, sometimes it does mean getting in the ring with them.

4. What does a typical training session with you look like?

Starting with skipping, moving to dynamic stretching, and then proceeding to footwork drills to build proprioception; from there is whether the crux of the lesson begins.

Each lesson will have something specific to focus on angles, footwork, head movement, hand defence, and combinations.

The focus of each lesson will be taught through targeted skills that will gradually build complexity throughout the lesson to build boxing mastery and keep you engaged.

5. How do you prioritise safety and injury prevention in your training?

Skipping is a great boxing warmup, followed by dynamic stretching; we also actively cool down towards the end of the routine to allow the body to recover slowly.

Regarding injury prevention, we ask that boxers buy protective 16oz gloves, sports mouthguards (not chemist mouthguards), and headgear.

For an experienced boxer, all drills and partnered exercises can be tailored to skill level. Walking around and observing class dynamics / levels ensures that everyone learns at their own pace.

6. How do you assess progress and set goals for your students?

These can be formally written and assessed with categorical tests such as the beep test.

However, most clients like to assess progress informally via debriefs and conversations after each session or after an adequate amount of time aiming towards goals. That may sound lacklustre, but don’t get confused; it sometimes means stepping in the ring with me.

7. How do you handle setbacks or challenges that arise during training?

There isn’t much an experienced boxer hasn’t seen; there’s always an exception. I have worked in harm minimisation, drug and alcohol support, youth work, and disabilities, so I would say I can handle a breadth of scenarios with confidence.

All sessions are a challenge; an empathetic but firm approach to these setbacks and challenges is always the role of a coach in these scenarios.

As a coach, I am always open to learning and do not pretend to know everything.

8. Are there opportunities for sparring or competing for students who are interested?

Yes, there is, and it is encouraged. I will not allow just anyone to step in the ring.

It has to be assessed over time that the coach and club strictly decide, as stepping into the ring should not be taken lightly.

9. How do you stay current with developments and trends in boxing training and coaching?

As a coach, I believe in remaining a student. I attend regular coaching sessions with my professional coach and regular skill sessions at other gyms to ensure I am on the game.

I’m always discovering creative ways to grow in boxing, even if the approach may be unorthodox.

What sets you apart from other boxing coaches in the area?

Are there any specific values or principles that guide your coaching style?

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MIKE YEO BOXING COACH

"Unleash Your Strength & Embrace Your Uniqueness."

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hello@mikeyeoboxingcoach.com.au

0408 281949

10. What sets you apart from other boxing coaches in the area?

I give each student individual attention, and my high awareness allows me to watch multiple students simultaneously.
My empathetic and firm approach.
My love for connecting with people and disguising work as play.

11. Are there any specific values or principles that guide your coaching style?

Edify and encourage others
Own your weaknesses
Grow your strengths
Work is play

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