Sessions are led by Andy “Shoe” Smith, a lifelong boxing coach, mentor, and former National Champion with nearly 50 years of experience in the sport.

Andy has had over 80 competitive fights, including bouts at Wembley and in Las Vegas, and has trained boxers to compete for British and European professional titles. Several of his athletes have sparred alongside world-renowned fighters like Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, and Fabio Wardley.

He runs the respected Shoesmith’s Gym in Hemel Hempstead, coaching teenagers and adults aged 11 to 70, and is a well-known figure in the local boxing and school communities.

But Future Champs isn’t about producing fighters — it’s about using boxing as a tool for personal growth. Andy is passionate about helping children develop confidence, discipline, self-belief, and emotional resilience through safe, non-contact boxing sessions built around structure, encouragement, and fun.

Whether your child is shy or full of energy, Andy’s calm, inclusive approach creates the perfect space for every young person to thrive.