Our Team
There are few things as rewarding as setting a goal and reaching it. Our team of professional trainers use their years of experience and knowledge to create lasting and rewarding relationships with our members, helping them to set and achieve their goals.

Sean Trodden
Sean (Head Coach) first boxed for The Venture ABC in 1987 and has been here ever since! He’s a L3 Coach (Senior) Amateur Coach and also a Professional License Holder. Sean and his team are continuing the legacy that his father Dennis left behind.

Neil Oxton
Neil is a Level 2 Coach. ‘Oxo’ as he’s known, started coaching in 2007 at Liverpool’s Golden Gloves ABC before making the switch to The Venture ABC. Neil is a very proficient pad man.

Robbie Girven
Robbie won the Ventures first ever National Title, the Junior ABA Championships way back in 1985 at Wembley. Robbie boxed 76 times and went on to box internationally. Robbie is now back where it all began, coaching at The Venture ABC as a Level 2 Coach.

Kieren Hamza
Kieren is a Level 1 England Boxing Coach who specialises in Plyometrics along with strength and conditioning training. Kieren boxed as an amateur for Wallasey ABC and Vauxhall ABC.

Craig Pinnington
Craig Pinnington is in charge of our Development Group, the boxers selected to be promoted from our junior/beginners class. Craig coaches skills on the first stage of our squad sessions, developing and honing young boxers first taste of the competitive boxing.

Mark Hayes
Mark is a Level 2 Coach and a professional license holder who is another ex Venture Boxer. Mark joined the club in 1980 and has been coaching since the late 1990's.

John Ratchford
John is a Level 1 England Boxing Coach. He has been with us now for 12 years and has a great eye for detail. John is a very welcomed addition to the team.

John Foran
John is a Level 3 England Boxing Coach. A veteran of 63 contests for Rotunda and Lee Jones Boxing Clubs. An ex-England international and now a very experienced Coach.

Jamie Robinson
Jamie boxed for the Venture in the 1990's. A great circuit man and a Level 1 England Boxing Coach who's experience shines through at the gym.

Kenny McKee
Ex Venture Boxer Kenny is in charge of our weight management and sparring organisation. Kenny has been at the club for many years and is a Level 1 England Boxing Coach.

Dave Wilson
Dave is a Level 1 England Boxing Coach. Dave is in charge of the clubs development groups and is instrumental in spotting early talent, pushing them into the boxing squad classes.

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