Learn the Craft
Footwork, defense, combinations, conditioning, pad work and controlled partner drills with experienced coaching.
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY • CLUB SPORTS
Train. Compete. Represent GCU.
GCU Club Boxing gives student-athletes a real boxing program — technical training, strength work, sparring, team travel and the opportunity to compete against other colleges through the National Collegiate Boxing Association.
2021Program started
15–20Team target
$325Annual club fee
3xBoxing sessions/week
THE PROGRAM
Boxing built around the student-athlete.
We train the art and science of boxing while building confidence, character, discipline and team accountability.
Become an Athlete
Boxing practice is supported by team strength work, running, athletic training resources and a dedicated club sports weight room.
Earn the Opportunity
Athletes who are ready can spar, travel and compete against other universities as part of the NCBA competition pathway.
OUR MISSION
Inspire confidence and character. Build heart and tenacity. Fight to develop leaders and champions in and beyond the ring. Establish GCU Boxing as one of the nation's top collegiate boxing programs.
2026–27 TRAINING
Weekly Practice Schedule
The team trains at Old School Boxing and uses GCU Club Sports facilities for supplemental strength work.
MON
8:00 PM
Boxing Training
Old School Boxing
WED
8:00 PM
Boxing Training
Old School Boxing
SAT
11:00 AM
Open Gym / Sparring
Old School Boxing
1 DAY
Strength
Team Weight Room
GCU Campus
1 DAY
Roadwork
Team Run
GCU / Team Location
CLUB SPORTS SUPPORT
More than just gym time.
GCU Club Sports provides access to scheduled team strength sessions and full-time athletic trainers by appointment for club-sports-related injuries.
- Club Sports weight room
- Athletic trainer appointments
- Weekly chiropractor / physician resources when available
- Recovery and treatment resources
ROAD TO COMPETITION
2026–27 NCBA Competition Schedule
These are the collegiate boxing events on this year's schedule. Team participation is based on athlete readiness, bout matching, eligibility and travel planning.
OCT 30
FRIDAY • DETROIT, MI
Detroit Athletic Club
Host: Air Force Academy
NOV 06
FRIDAY • RENO, NV
Veteran's Day Invitational
Host: University of Nevada, Reno
NOV 14
SATURDAY • LOS ANGELES, CA
Rivals in the Ring
Host: University of Southern California
NOV 20
FRIDAY • SACRAMENTO, CA
Causeway Boxing Classic
Host: Sacramento State
JAN 23
SATURDAY • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Falcon Invitational
Host: Air Force Academy
FEB 05–06
FRIDAY–SATURDAY • SEATTLE, WA
The Main Event
Washington Athletic Club • Host: University of Washington
FEB 12
FRIDAY • RENO, NV
Mills Lane Memorial
Host: University of Nevada, Reno
FEB 14
SUNDAY • SANTA CLARA, CA
Dodge Ackerman Memorial Bouts
Host: Santa Clara University
FEB 20
SATURDAY • LOS ANGELES, CA
Iliad in LA
Host: University of Southern California
COMPETE AS A TEAM
From Phoenix to college boxing events across the country.
GCU boxers have already traveled to USC and Reno for competition. The goal is to prepare athletes the right way, match them responsibly and give them the chance to represent GCU on the road.
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Meet the Program
HEAD COACH
Heath Kerley
Boxing coach and owner of Old School Boxing. Nine years of coaching experience and responsible for the team's boxing development, sparring and competition preparation.
602-690-0376 heath.kerley@gmail.comCLUB PRESIDENT
Valeria Federico
Student leadership for GCU Club Boxing and the connection between the team, Club Sports and student-athletes.
915-330-5123
JOIN THE TEAM
Ready to box for GCU?
The annual club fee is $325 and includes the practice facility, boxing training, sparring access and GCU Boxing team gear/support.
Start at GCU Club SportsGo to How to Join → Register Here.
Private access for authorized GCU Boxing coaches.
OPEN COACH DASHBOARD →1
Register + Pay
Complete Club Sports registration through ActiveWorks.
2
Complete Medical Clearance
Healthy Roster, proof of insurance, physical completed after 7/1/26, and baseline concussion testing for contact sports. Free physicals are available on campus at the Trainer Center across from the CAC.
3
Get Cleared
You must be financially and medically cleared before participating with the team.
4
Start Training
Join the team at Old School Boxing and begin working toward your goals.
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