What We Do
Inspired by the community of women boxers at Austin Women's Boxing Club, Owner and Head Trainer Julia Gschwind and Coach Alex Plichta set out to create a nonprofit to bring the excitement, fun and empowerment of boxing to more girls in the Austin community. HeadStrong Girls' Boxing offers FREE classes in the communities and schools where their students live, ensuring location and expense is never a barrier to access quality training and instruction. Learn more about the HeadStrong Girls' Founders, Coaches and Board Members here.
Who We Serve
We coach middle and high school girls ages 12-18 looking for a healthy outlet to blow off steam, manage their stress, and be part of a supportive and powerful community. Our program provides a place for girls who might not normally participate in team sports or regular exercise a way to get physically fit and be a part of a community in a safe, unique and fun environment.
Thank you for joining us for our amazing One-Two Punch Event at Montopolis Recreation Center! Students, families, coaches and HSGB generous donors and supporters celebrated another successful session @Montopolis and shared our hopes for continued growth in the years to come! Congratulations boxers on an incredible showcase & discussion panel - we are so proud of each of you!
HeadStrong Girls' Boxing hosted over 20 incredible students from Eastside Early College High School on December 5th! Students enjoyed spending time participating in games, boxing information sessions, and hands-on boxing skills practice! Thank you Eastside Early College HS for a wonderful workshop!
Check out our December 2023 Newsletter HERE!
Check out our Summer 2023 Newsletter HERE!
Check out our Winter 2022 Newsletter HERE!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
SPRING Registration is OPEN! Our program at Montopolis Recreation Center provides a place for girls to get physically fit and be a part of a community in a safe, unique and fun environment. Students will shadow box, hit heavy bags, work on focus mitts, and improve their footwork, coordination and conditioning.
Register Online HERE using activity number 744501
Register In Person: 1200 Montopolis Dr 78741 (512)978-2300
Thrilled to be nominated for
Best of Austin Nonprofits 2023!!
Class Details
All instruction is provided at no cost
Our volunteer instructors come to a school or community center near you!
Sessions are 45-90 minutes and take place 1-2x per week for 10-12 weeks.
10 participants per session
1-2 coaches per session
All equipment is provided
Instructor Qualifications
USA Boxing Level Green Coaching Certification
CPR & First Aid Certification
Minimum of 1 year prior boxing experience
Background checks
Experience working with kids
Passionate about teaching and mentoring students
Skills Taught
Footwork
Conditioning
Coordination
Balance
Strength
Jab, Cross, Hook, Uppercut
Heavy bag work
Mitt Work
Speed Bag
Our mission is to encourage confidence and foster improved mental, emotional and physical
well-being by providing girls free access to boxing training and mentorship.
HeadStrong Girls' Boxing serves female-identifying and non-binary children and teens.
Tax ID 86-3684512