Strengthening Confidence through Boxing at the YMCA of Greenwich

[GREENWICH, CT/OCTOBER 16, 2024] – This winter, the YMCA of Greenwich invites the community to lace up their gloves and step into the ring with Non-Contact Boxing for teens and Box & Burn for adults. Both boxing programs are led by longtime instructor and trainer Brian Dowd and will be held during the ten-week-long winter program session from November 11th, 2024, through January 26th, 2025. Registration for all winter session programs at the YMCA of Greenwich is now open to the community - members and non-members alike.

Non-Contact Boxing offers teens an engaging and supportive environment to master basic boxing techniques and self-defense while building strength, endurance, and confidence. For adults, Box & Burn also emphasizes foundational boxing skills, incorporating offensive and defensive drills with an additional focus on footwork. Both programs use various training methods, including mitts, pads, speed bags, partner drills, and heavy bags. Non-Contact Boxing is included with a YMCA membership, while Box & Burn classes are available for individual purchase through Active Net.

Leading these programs is Brian Dowd, a dedicated personal trainer and coach with a passion that began during his youth as an amateur boxer with the Bronx Police Athletic League. Dowd’s expertise has been honed through years of experience, including certification as a boxing coach with USA Boxing Metro. He has trained four NY Daily News Golden Glove champions and numerous successful amateur boxers. As a father, Dowd enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for boxing and strength training with his son and looks forward to extending this passion to the Greenwich community.

One of the core missions of the YMCA is to empower youth with essential tools and resources for lifelong success. Offered winter session programs foster confidence and strengthen peer relationships through teamwork, enhancing character development and building resilience for the future. The winter program session debuts new youth Sports, Art, & Enrichment classes, including Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Basketball, Hip-hop, and Music & Movement. Community favorites—including Kids in Sports, Cheerleading, Y-Play, Twos-Time, Tumble, Multi-Sports, and Piano—will also return. For teens, STEAM lab and Portfolio Art classes will also be offered.

Moreover, the winter program session includes a robust selection of aquatics programs to meet diverse swimming needs. Youth swim lessons are conducted in the heated Alumni Pool, creating a comfortable space for young swimmers to develop essential water safety skills. Private and semi-private swim lesson options are available to provide personalized attention tailored to individual needs. Adult swim lessons are similarly organized. Young swimmers can further enhance their skills through Noodle Water Polo, Swim Club, and Swim Conditioning.

The YMCA of Greenwich remains committed to providing enriching and supportive programs for all ages. For more information or to register for winter programs, please visit greenwichymca.org/programs.

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About the YMCA of Greenwich

The YMCA of Greenwich is one of the largest community-based organizations in Greenwich, CT. Founded in 1916, the YMCA of Greenwich offers programs and services that promote and sustain healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility to nurture the potential of everyone in our community. Our YMCA is a membership organization open to all people. The YMCA welcomes people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities and financial circumstances. With our “Y For All Membership” program, your rates are based on total household income and circumstance. To learn more about the YMCA of Greenwich, visit: www.greenwichymca.org.