Second Round Boxing

What services are provided? The program uses boxing, weight training, and other forms of exercise to teach youth teamwork, self-discipline, time management, leadership, healthy living, and other pro-socialization elements. Our facility has a full line of boxing and weight training equipment including a competition size boxing ring, professional rubberized flooring, commercial weight training equipment, and all the required accessories. Program sessions are very structured and challenging for youth participants. Typical sessions entail warm up and stretching, calisthenics, running, sprints, jump rope sessions, structured weight training, and boxing skills training. Youth are required to engage in education and/or employment to remain in the program.

What do I get from Second Round Boxing? Youth who attain high status in the program are afforded opportunities to travel to and compete in boxing competition including Golden Gloves and the Olympic Trials. Youth are also given opportunities to travel with staff to conferences or other community events that promote their growth and leadership. Our gym is sanctioned by USA boxing and some of our participants, who have achieved program objectives, are registered to compete in amateur boxing.

Who can receive services? The program serves youthful offenders and gang involved youth between 11-18 years old (male and female). Participation is voluntary and youth are not mandated to participate in program sessions.

Second Round Staff provide strong and supportive mentoring relationships with youth participants and guide them toward personal and program goal achievement.

When can services be accessed? The program occurs during after school hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5pm-7pm. Orientation for new youth are held the Second Tuesday of every month from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Youth are required to attend orientation and agree to behavior guidelines prior to entering the program.

Where are services provided? The boxing center is located at 919 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. To speak with someone directly about involvement in our boxing program, please contact Second Round Youth Center at (919) 719-0872.

How can I access services? Youth are required to attend orientation and agree to behavior guidelines prior to entering program.