<p>I was an extremely active boxer (with a coach and trainer) from beginning of 7th grade-end of 8th grade. I really loved it, but realized that I wanted to pursue my education and focus on that during high school (boxing & and the related training/tourneys takes up way too much time). </p>
<p>I have a regional championship and 4th place Golden Gloves finish under my belt, but since I won these before high school and boxed before high school, should/can I still include these on college apps under ECs and/or awards?</p>
<p>I still help out kids that are training with my old coach from time to time, but it’s not a job or volunteer thing. I guess that would be an EC?</p>
<p>Generally, no, you don’t include anything pre-highschool (most applications actually specify grades 9-12 under the awards and EC sections). If you spend what you consider a significant amount of time helping your coach train kids, then yes, you can include that as an EC, but not the awards from 7th/8th grades.</p>
<p>I know there’s a bit of leeway for things that occur between 8th grade and 9th grade. Since you’ve already graduated, you’re considered a 9th grader.</p>
<p>Aren’t there rules against kids participating in sports like that when they’re too young? All the blows to the head could not be healthy for a growing child.</p>
<p>Lol, I apologize grievously for the spelling error. Spelling is not my forte.</p>
<p>Well, the amateur and junior leagues involve a lot more protection (headgear, thicker wraps, etc.) and there are more restricting rules than in the professional matches.
It was nowhere near as brutal as some of the matches you see on PPV.</p>
<p>Oh well, maybe I can try to employ all the training, discipline, and mental willpower I built from boxing into a college essay?</p>
<p>Yeah you can’t. I won my only “big” award (for science) in 8th grade. I’ve regionally placed since then, but nothing big. </p>
<p>You could talk about how important boxing was to you and how you gave it up to concentrate on your education in an essay, but be sure to focus on the in-High School effects.</p>
<p>Focus on how boxing set the foundation for you to succeed in high school by teaching you discipline, established your work ethic, and the mental fortitude to achieve your goals.</p>