At Hailsham Boxing Club, we are truly grateful for our dedicated, qualified volunteers who give up their free time to make the club a huge success and accessible to everyone.
Our qualified coaches are first aid trained, DBS checked and have attended Safeguarding courses.
Sam Buchanan
Founder & Owner – Hailsham Boxing Club
Sam is a Level 1 England Boxing coach and experienced boxer. He has fought over 50 fights and was Scottish Junior Champion.
Sam recently came out of retirement to fight at the holy grail ‘York Hall’ bringing back the ‘Southern Area Title’ belt for the club.
After overcoming addiction, Sam founded Hailsham Boxing Club to give back to the local community. Driven by his own story, he feels passionately about helping others fight their demons and succeed.
Chad Williams
Coach – Hailsham Boxing Club
Chad is a Level 2 England Boxing coach. He has been coaching competitive boxing for all age groups in classed based and private sessions for 9 years.
As well as being a level 2 Gym Instructor, a level 3 personal trainer, Chad obtained a BSc in Sport and Exercise from the University of Sussex.
As a UK accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, Chad provides support for Harlequins Rugby Club.
Mark Brown
Coach – Hailsham Boxing Club
Mark is a Level 1 England Boxing coach and is passionate about boxing and has been at the club since it opened.
He coaches the children’s sessions and has seen first hand the progression of the children and the benefits of the club on physical and mental health.
Knowing the benefits of pushing yourself, Mark has taken part in many of the gyms challenges including climbing mountains and skydiving.
Bernie Shearer
Trainee Coach – Hailsham Boxing Club
Bernie helps coach the children’s sessions. He will soon be taking his Level 1 England Boxing Qualification.
Boxing has been a big part of Bernie’s life from a young age. As a young amateur boxer he trained and boxed at Golden Gloves in Chatham.
The sense of accomplishment he got from winning and training hard is what drives Bernie to help others, including his own children, progress their boxing career.
