About BEVO BOYS
Be Empowered Victorious Ones
Bevo Boys is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Memphis, TN. BEVO is also an acronym for our motto: Be Empowered Victorious Ones.
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We are a boxing program primarily for youth who may be susceptible to at-risk behaviors that can lead to violence and juvenile delinquency.
Our mission is to provide a positive alternative to the streets through boxing fundamentals, mentorship, and life skills training.
Founded in 2016 by Kenneth Cole, affectionately known as "Coach Kenny," our program is built on a personal passion to give back to the community. With over 30 years of coaching and mentoring experience, Coach Kenny has helped numerous youth develop the skills they need-not only in the ring of boxing, but also in the ring of life.
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Youth learn how to make correct life choices, avoid peer pressure, and resist negative influences. Coach Kenny's hands-on approach provides the kind of extended family support that he experienced as a young person, and that support changed the trajectory of his life.
Our Mission
"Teach basic boxing fundamentals to keep at-risk youth off the streets"
We promote empowerment, self-motivation, and self-control by teaching basic boxing fundamentals to at-risk youth in our community.
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We are committed to improving community relations, helping youth achieve their goals, and improving educational outcomes and attainment. Our program provides more than physical training, we build confidence, discipline, and the tools for lifelong success.
Our Vision
A Memphis where every child has a safe place to grow strong, be seen, build discipline, confidence, and purpose, and become the person they was meant to be.
More Than Just Boxing
During workouts with Coach Kenny, students learn boxing techniques such as defense, blocks, footwork, padwork, heavy bagwork, self-defense, social skills, and bully prevention. These techniques help build youth's confidence in mind, body, and soul.
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Participants will learn not just boxing techniques but will develop themselves mentally and use their newly acquired discipline to redirect the course of their lives positively. The structural training will help participants find new confidence in themselves.
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We provide a hands-on approach to keeping children engaged with one another and help them to Be Empowered Victorious Ones. We are here to support youths' self-confidence to lead, stay focused, and learn self-discipline skills that will produce success in your child's life.