by J. Boggs-Mendeloski – 61 – CCB Editor

Photo by A. Vega-81-CCB Photographer and graphic art by V. Escorza-62-CCB Staff

ASAS (After School All Stars) students are learning boxing with Coach Drew.

Coach Drew is the boxing teacher for ASAS, as well as the basketball and volleyball coach. 

Coach Drew always teaches boxing on Mondays. Boxing class takes place in Conwell’s auditorium.

“Boxing needs practice,” Coach Drew said. 

Coach Drew said he wants to help kids protect themselves. He wants the ASAS students to work hard and really pay attention to how he does it. 

B. Thomas  and K. Waters, ASAS, both students of 72, said that they had previous experience with  Boxing and they wanted to learn more.

¨I was already in boxing, and fun,” said K. Waters and B. Thomas agreed.

Coach Drew said the strongest hand goes in the back. It is important to duck and block.

I.Bermudez of 82 said the practice “is to open your mind to new experiences.”

Photo by A. Vega-81-CCB Photographer and graphic art by V. Escorza-62-CCB Staff

For more information about this or any other ASAS club, please contact Ms. Maria, at the main office or visit http://www.conwell.philasd.org

Posted by A. Peralta-62 CCB Staff