"Big" Roger McKinney
At the young age of 14 in Cincinnati Ohio, Roger’s interest in Boxing began and started him on a journey of personal development as both fighter and coach. Over a 7 year period, under the tutelage and discipline of a military-trained coach, he went to 43 state and national bouts learning and practicing not only the skills of boxing, but mastering life skills such as work ethic and self discipline.
Now, as a state and national certified USA Boxing Coach, he has gained over 25 years experience coaching in both the USA and the Caribbean. Having had a strong fundamental background as a fighter, Roger has developed a successful approach to coach fighters of all levels, both amateur and professional. “I don’t get them ready to just trade punches in the ring, I help them develop their own natural style, overcome their weaknesses as well as play to their strengths. I try to develop each athlete so that they can leverage all of their strengths and abilities- both mental and physical.”
As both motivator and educator, Roger embraces the value character building through sportsmanship within Olympic Style Boxing. He strives to give the young men and women he coaches the opportunity to realize their potential not only to compete in the ring, but to become a champion in life as well.
· Coaches Fight Team only
· USA Certified Coach
· 45+ years experience Boxing
· 25+ years coaching experience
