The Boxing Club welcomes all students interested in learning and experiencing the sport of boxing, whether your goal is stress relief, fitness, building routine during academic life, or pursuing competition. We are a USA Boxing–registered gym with certified coaches and a strong commitment to safety.

Our members train in an environment that balances discipline with camaraderie. We host annual events, travel to amateur and collegiate gyms for sparring and competition, and grow together through hard work, laughter, and community.

The club emphasizes breaking down common stereotypes about boxing by promoting respect, sportsmanship, and inclusivity. Above all, we strive to be a “home away from home,” creating a family-style atmosphere where every member is supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the ring.

 

*If you do NOT have prior experience, you are required to participate in the fundamentals boot camp offered each semester (see 2025/2026 Fundamentals Boot Camp for more information).

 

**If you DO have prior experience, please see Prior Experience (below) to determine if you are eligible to bypass the fundamentals boot camp.

 

Club Practice Times:​

  • Monday, and Wednesday @ 6:30-7:45 PM (technique/skill development)
  • Tuesday @ 6:30-7:30 PM (mitt work/partner drills)
  • Thursday @ 6:30-7:30 PM (pre-programmed 'solo' workout)
  • Friday @ 6:30-8:30 PM (sparring and open gym)

 

Club Practice Location: Basement of State Gym.

 

*2025/2026 Fundamentals Boot Camp:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays @ 5:15-6:15 PM (see Club Practice Location)
    • FALL (2025) BOOT CAMP TIMES: SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 5
    • SPRING (2026) BOOT CAMP TIMES: FEBRUARY 9 - APRIL 1

 

**Prior Experience: Our coaching staff considers individuals eligible to bypass the fundamentals class if they meet one of the following criteria: they have trained at a USA Boxing registered gym (or a comparable international facility) for more than three months; they have sparring or competition experience as a registered USA Boxing athlete in a USA Boxing gym (or comparable international facility); or they have over six months of training in a gym or military facility that emphasizes combat sports with a focus on striking. 

 

Governing Body: USA Boxing (all athlete and non-athlete members are registered through USA Boxing; all non-athlete members have a minimum of a green level coaching certification and are SafeSport certified).

 

LBC Affiliate: USIBA (United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association).

 

Semester Dues:

  • Club: $50
  • Boot Camp: $100

 

Officer Contact Information:

President - Haley Barone (hbarone1@iastate.edu)

Vice President - Chase McArthur (cmarthu@iastate.edu)

Treasurer - Olivia Meyer (okmeyer@iastate.edu)

Secretary - Leif Anderson (leif@iastate.edu)

Faculty Advisor - Cathy Hockaday (hockaday@iastate.edu)

Team Captains - Landon Smithhart and Gibson Rivas (landonss@iastate.edu), grivas@iastate.edu)

Social Media Chair - Lauren Novak (lenovak@iastate.edu)

Equipment Manager - Will Seemiller (wms0924@iastate.edu)

Health and Safety Officers - Ryan Lundin, Bryce Sandberg, and Will Seemiller (relundin@iastate.edu, bryces2@iastate.edu, wms0924@iastate.edu)

 

Coaching Staff: 

Olivia Meyer

Joel Huerta-Musil

Devan Rindels

Clayton Mooney

McKenzie Stewart

 

How To Join:

Join the boxing club by visiting the ISU Student Org Website: https://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/boxing