Top Boxing Coaches in Fort Collins
Learn From Experienced Coaches Trained Under Shane Swartz
The quality of your coaching matters.
Whether you're stepping into a boxing gym for the very first time, training to compete, or simply looking to improve your skills, the right coach can dramatically accelerate your progress.
At Knockout Cancer Boxing Club, every boxing coach shares the same foundation.
Each member of our coaching staff has been personally trained, developed, and mentored by Shane Swartz, one of the most accomplished boxers and boxing coaches to come out of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This creates a consistent coaching philosophy throughout the gym, ensuring that every student receives authentic boxing instruction built on proper technique, discipline, and proven fundamentals.
When you train at Knockout Cancer Boxing Club, you're not just learning from one coach.
You're learning from an entire coaching team built upon decades of real boxing experience.
Meet Coach Shane
Silver Level USA Boxing Certified Coach
Known throughout the boxing community as "The Hurricane," Shane Swartz has dedicated his life to the sport of boxing.
Born and raised in Fort Collins, Shane began boxing at just five years old under the guidance of his father, Roger Swartz, founder of the legendary Choice City Boxing program.
Over the next several decades, Shane established himself as one of Colorado's most accomplished fighters.
His accomplishments include:
6 National Boxing Titles
1991 Junior National Champion
1994 United States Champion
Ranked #1 Amateur Boxer in the World
Silver Medalist at the Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia
Over 300 Amateur Boxing Bouts
24 Professional Fights
Retired Ranked #14 in the World Professionally
Colorado Golden Gloves Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)
While those accomplishments are impressive, what truly separates Shane is his passion for teaching.
After nearly three decades in the sport, Shane now focuses on helping students develop authentic boxing skills through proper instruction, discipline, and mentorship.
Following his successful battle against throat cancer in 2019, Shane's mission became even larger than boxing itself.
Today, Knockout Cancer Boxing Club serves as both a boxing gym and a vehicle for impacting lives through sport, mentorship, and community.
A Coaching System Built On Real Boxing Fundamentals
A Coaching System Built On Real Boxing Fundamentals
Every coach at Knockout Cancer Boxing Club follows the same philosophy:
Teach boxing the right way.
Students learn:
Proper boxing stance and movement
Footwork and positioning
Punch mechanics and combinations
Defensive responsibility
Ring awareness
Conditioning through real boxing drills
Whether you're participating in youth boxing, private coaching, boxing classes, or competitive training, you'll receive consistent instruction rooted in authentic boxing fundamentals.
Meet Coach Sarah
USA Boxing Certified Coach
With more than 14 years of boxing experience and over two decades of experience educating and mentoring youth and adults, Sarah brings a unique perspective to coaching.
In addition to her boxing background, Sarah is a licensed therapist trained in physical and therapeutic intervention.
This combination allows her to help athletes develop not only physically but mentally as well.
Sarah is passionate about helping students understand the technical side of boxing while building confidence, discipline, and resilience that extends beyond the gym.
As part of Shane Swartz's coaching team, she continues to help students develop authentic boxing skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Meet Coach Danielle
USA Boxing Certified Coach
Danielle brings more than 13 years of boxing experience to the coaching team as both an amateur and professional fighter.
Having spent years training and competing, Danielle understands the physical and mental demands of boxing at a high level.
Today, she focuses on helping athletes develop technical skills, confidence, resilience, and a deeper understanding of the sport.
Working closely alongside Shane Swartz, Danielle continues to refine her coaching abilities while helping students master the fundamentals that lead to long-term success.
Her coaching style emphasizes skill development, mental toughness, and creating an environment where athletes can confidently pursue their goals.
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