Ian founded the group in 2019 and is now the full time CEO and head coach of the organisation. Ian is passionate about building community cohesion, bringing people together and making sure nobody is left behind.
England Boxing level 2 qualified coach & Level 4 Strength and conditioning, Ian has coached Amateur boxing at Millennium gym and is also a Hatton Academy Elite boxing for fitness coach.
Darren brings vast experience to the coaching team with 36 pro fights to his name. Having fought against Anthony yarde at Leicester arena, fighting in the Tony bellew undercard when he won the word title at Everton fc ground, and Also fought on the David haye undercard at the 02 arena London. Darren has also been a pro trainer for 3 years.
Level 2 Qualified Level 3 PT, with Study Background In Sports Performance & Coaching (Sheffield Hallam Degree) International Gym PT Work + Competition Experience Abroad Competitor for his Own Sport Multi Discipline Champion (Kickboxing and or Performance Martial Arts) Through Competitions Varying British/European & World Level. Training Strengths: Explosive Functional Work, Power, Movement, Endurance, Technique & Bodyweight Training
Hatton academy elite level boxing for fitness coach and boxing tutor. Hina has a passion for boxing and particularly inspiring and helping young women participate in the sport. With women’s boxing on the rise with boxers such as Katie Taylor and Doncaster’s own Terri Harper leading the way, it is important to DC and Maltby Academy to have role models and bring on the next generation of female athletes.