BRING FIGHT LIKE A GIRL TO YOU

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How does Fight Like a Girl work?

What is Fight Like a Girl?

Fight Like a Girl is a school- and community-based boxing and wellness program that uses the power of sport to change the lives of girls ages 10-18.

Who is involved?

Programs are held within the schools we partner with and select satellite locations around the city. Programs are run by a combination of Box United coaches and coaches from within the schools/communities we serve. Anyone can become a trained Box United coach- no boxing experience necessary!

What is included in the program?

  • 2 hour onboarding session with the Box United team
  • 10-20 week boxing program with training materials and lessons 
  • Boxing Fundamentals Coach Training
  • 20 lesson Confidence Accelerator Curriculum that covers four key areas: building the foundation for mental wellbeing, managing stress and big emotions, developing digital literacy and social media, building unbreakable confidence and self esteem 
  • Slide decks for each lesson to visually guide students through the materials 
  • Easy to follow lesson plan PDFs with extra time resources, links to videos, and instructor script
  • Wellness journals for each student that follow the curriculum and include additional resources and worksheets 

Can anyone do Fight Like a Girl?

Fight Like a Girl can operate as an in-school or after-school Social Emotional Learning and boxing programming. Schools and community organizations can elect to hold Fight Like a Girl programs on site. Box United offers coach training for anyone within the school who wishes to become a Fight Like a Girl coach.

How much does it cost?

Box United is free for all schools that wish to participate, funding permitting.

Can I see an example lesson?

Yes! Click here to view an example of what a lesson looks like from our curriculum. Links to presentation slides will not be active.

What our youth are saying:

  • "When I box, negative thoughts start to come in. But I use positive thoughts like a shield. I tell myself, 'Don't give up. I’m strong. I can do this.' When I box, I feel like I can do anything."

    -Cat, 10 years old

  • "Boxing makes me feel supported. I know that I can do hard things because I box. "

    -River, 13 years old

  • “Boxing makes me feel like I can do anything in the world. When I grow up, I want to help young ladies find the confidence to stand up for themselves.”

    -Victoria, 11 years old

School Partners

Our schools play a pivotal role in our ability to deliver Fight Like a Girl to youth. We are thankful for their collaboration.

CPS Schools

  • Park Manor Elementary School
  • Andrew Carnegie School
  • Brian Piccolo Elementary School
  • Hamline Elementary School
  • John Fiske Elementary School
  • Melody STEM Elementary School
  • Cameron Elementary School
  • Fairfield Academy
  • Sawyer Elementary School
  • Azuela Elementary School
  • Courtenay Language Arts Center
  • Volta Elementary School
  • Libby Elementary School
  • Mason Elementary School
  • Cameron Magnet School for the Arts

Non-CPS Schools

  • Academy of St Benedict
  • St Procopius Dual Language School
  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
  • Visitation Catholic School
  • St Ann School
  • Our Lady of Tepeyac High School