| Boxing Resource Center was founded in 1999, and earned non-profit status in 2003. In the summer of 2005 we transformed a factory basement into a state-of-the-art boxing facility, and in May of 2007 we transformed another basement space in East Nashville. Now we are located in NorthWest Nashville where we transformed an abandoned building into our current location. Many volunteers work at BRC to keep the facility and programs operational. Listed below are some of the volunteers that you'll see at Nashville Boxing Resource Center on a weekly basis.
Christy Halbert, Head Coach & President, Boxing Resource Center
 Coach Halbert has been instructing youth and adults in the science of Olympic-style boxing for over 15 years, developing boxers on the local, regional, national and international levels. Coach Halbert holds the highest level of coaching certification offered by USA Boxing, and has led Team USA in numerous international events, including the first-ever Women's World Championships. Dr. Coach has also served as an instructor in international clinics and camps. Coach Halbert's book, The Ultimate Boxer: Understanding the Sport and Skills of Boxing, continues to be the top-selling advanced instruction manual on the sport. Halbert entered the sport as a professional fighter, back when women were not allowed to box as amateurs in the United States. Dr. Coach trains boxers, coordinates gym instruction and oversees coaches' certification at Boxing Resource Center.
Justin Gamber, Boxing Coach/Personal Coach
Justin Gamber, a South Dakota native, is an experienced U.S.A. boxer willing to work with everyone interested in boxing. Whether it be working in training sessions with an amateur boxer learning the essential techniques to be a solid competitor, or working with a seasoned professional fighter preparing for his next bout, Justin works hard to provide his boxers with the techniques for success. Justin also works with both prospective and experienced boxers in training sessions, camps, and Justin also works corners. Justin believes in a healthy lifestyle and is available for work with fitness boxers for work on overall health and boxing development. If you would like to either improve your overall health or are interested in an experienced boxing coach to help you train for your next bout, contact Justin directly for rates and availability by calling 605-461-9882 or by email at funkbrother27@hotmail.com.
Randall Venson, Boxing Coach/Personal Coach/TSU
Mr. Venson teaches the Tuesday night "Boxing Fundamentals" class, and often teaches a sparring class for beginners on Fridays. He also supervises sparring and development of competitive boxers, including serving as head trainer for the TSU team. Randall is also a personal boxing coach at BRC. For more information about his rates and availability, contact Randall at the gym. Randall works as a social worker in Nashville.
Timmy Miller, Boxing Coach/West Nashville
Mr. Miller lives in West Nashville, and coaches competitive boxers in regular workouts, and contributes to the development of competitive boxers, as well as supervises sparring sessions. Mr. Miller was an accomplished amateur boxer in Nashville back when boxing was still big in the city.
Ernest Rodriquez, Strength & Conditioning 
Mr. Rodriquez is a fitness expert who played college football at Maryland University. He volunteers with BRC competitive boxers, and has created the BRC fitness and resistance-training center. Mr. Rodriquez has served as the strength and conditioning coach for a number of professional fighters, and is available as a personal trainer -- email Ernie or call 218-0663 to find out about rates and availability.
Jon Harrison, Boxing Coach 
Mr. Harrison is from Alabama, and travels to Nashville to coach youth boxers. Coach Harrison supervises youth and competitive boxing sparring, and assists at local and regional competitions. Jon also designs and fabricates boxing equipment, including speed bag platforms.
Richie Plant, Boxing Coach/Kickboxing Instructor 
Mr. Plant is from Ashland City, and has coached boxing and kickboxing for many years. Coach Plant is also known as Sifu Plant, since he is a black-belt martial arts instructor. Coach Plant has studied numerous martial arts styles, including Wado-Ryu Karate, Pai Lum Kung Fu, Kali, Shootfighting, kickboxing and Chinese Boxing.
Eduard Dybenko, Boxing Coach/Kickboxing Instructor 
Mr. Dybenko is originally from Ukraine and Tajikistan, where he was an accomplished boxer. Coach Dybenko has training in boxing, Russian Sambo, self defense and judo. Coach Dybenko volunteers with youth and competitive boxers, and is also available for private lessons for individuals and small groups. He can be reached at the gym regarding rates and availability.
Fred Dulay, Boxing Coach 
Mr. Dulay specializes in boxing fundamentals and essential skills. Coach Dulay also supervises youth and competitive boxing sparring, and local and regional competitions.
Yvonne Simerman, Membership Services & Academic Outreach 
Ms. Simerman holds a graduate degree in Sociology of Education, and has worked extensively with educators in a variety of situations. Ms. Simerman volunteers as a tutor with students enrolled in "Hit the Books."
Nicole Gordon, Director of Program Development
Ms. Gordon holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and serves Boxing Resource Center as Event Coordinator and Program Coordinator for "Hit the Books." Ms. Gordon works as an educator and counselor, and is president and founder of Cole Solutions.
Chalene Helmuth, Ph.D., Community Liaison
Dr. Helmuth volunteers time at Boxing Resource Center as a community liason, primarily identifying and addressing the specific needs of Southeast Nashville's Latino youth. Dr. Helmuth works as a Senior Lecturer in Spanish at Vanderbilt University.
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