Bevo Boys Fitness Academy

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  • Community
  • Crime & Safety
  • Education
  • Family
  • Health
  • Mental Wellness

Who We Are

Bevo Boys is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Memphis, Tennessee.  BEVO is an acronym for our motto: Be Empowered Victorious Ones. Bevo Boys is a boxing program primarily for youth who may be susceptible to at-risk behaviors that can lead to violence and juvenile delinquency. 

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy was founded in 2016 based on a personal passion of Kenneth Cole, affectionally known as "Coach Kenny." Coach Kenny delivers over 30 years of coaching and mentoring experience. Coach Kenny has helped numerous youths within the community. His hands-on approach assist youth in developing the skills that they need, not only in the ring of boxing, but also in the ring of life. Youth learn how to make the correct life choices, avoiding peer pressure and other negative influences. 

What We Do

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy teaches fundamental boxing skills as an intervention strategy to keep youth off the streets. Bevo Boys Fitness Academy minimizes at-risk behavior, youth violence and juvenile delinquency through structured direct programming that promotes youth empowerment through physical fitness, wellness, and critical thinking.

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy addresses the public need of providing structural youth activities to empower youth to stay focused. The program is designed to develop youth to become more responsible at school and at home. Participants learn life-long values of leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and integrity to become better citizens in the community with confidence that empowers them to make better choices.

  • We provide a safe environment and constructive activities in opposition to gang activity and juvenile delinquency.
  • We stimulate positive behaviors and resilience skills through fitness training.
  • We provide guidance and mentoring to youth as positive role models to empower youth to achieve goals that help them reach productive life outcomes improving academic performance and social development.
  • We promote cultivating relationships by teaching conflict resolution skills during peer-to-peer interaction, fostering parental and community involvement, and providing accessibility to counseling support.

Details

Get Connected Icon (901) 610-1410
Get Connected Icon LeaRaya Cole
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http://www.bevoboysfitnessacademy.com