More Than a Gym

We use the discipline of amateur boxing to build stronger people — teaching confidence, respect, and resilience to youth and adults alike, regardless of their ability to pay. Every athlete who walks through our doors finds a safe place, a mentor in their corner, and a real path to sanctioned competition through USA Boxing.

Coach Michael J. Englert with championship belt
Founder & Head Coach

Michael J. Englert

As a Rock Hill Police Officer, professional boxer, and U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, Michael has dedicated his life to serving others. Whether protecting the community, competing in the ring, or serving his country, his mission has always been to help others become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for life’s challenges.

Michael founded Saint Michaels Boxing Club on one simple belief: every child deserves a place where they feel seen, valued, and challenged to become their best. He experienced firsthand how boxing builds discipline, confidence, resilience, respect, and purpose, and he wanted every young person to have that same opportunity.

Special Forces Veteran Professional Boxer Police Officer Founder & Head Coach
Michael J. Englert, right, in U.S. Army uniform wearing the Special Forces green beret
U.S. Army Special Forces Michael earned the green beret and served with U.S. Army Special Forces — years of training, deployment, and sacrifice in service to his country. The standard he was held to there is the same one he holds himself to in the gym every night.
Michael J. Englert in Rock Hill Police Department uniform receiving the Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Award Presented by the Rock Hill Police Department in recognition of outstanding service to the City of Rock Hill. It is the department’s acknowledgment of a career spent putting the community first — the same commitment that built this club.
Our Story

At Saint Michaels Boxing Club, athletes don’t just join a gym—they become part of a family. They build friendships that last a lifetime, learn to encourage one another through victories and setbacks, and discover what it means to belong to something bigger than themselves. As they grow, many of our athletes naturally become mentors, welcoming new members, leading by example, and passing on the same support and encouragement they once received.

The lessons learned inside the gym reach far beyond the ring. Through discipline, accountability, teamwork, and respect, young people gain the confidence to make better decisions, overcome adversity, and become leaders in their schools, homes, and community. By providing a safe, structured environment and positive role models, Saint Michaels Boxing Club helps create stronger families, stronger leaders, and a stronger Rock Hill.

Saint Michaels Boxing Club is proud to have the support of the Rock Hill Police Department, whose off-duty officers volunteer at the gym through the department’s community service program. This partnership strengthens the relationship between law enforcement and the community while giving young athletes direct access to mentors who genuinely care about their success.

As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential—regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. Every donation helps provide equipment, coaching, scholarships, mentorship, and a safe place where young people can grow in confidence, build lifelong relationships, and one day inspire the next generation to do the same.

Founder Michael Englert honored with a Quilt of Valor alongside the Rock Hill Police Department
Quilt of Valor The Quilt of Valor is a distinguished award presented to living U.S. service members and veterans who have been touched by war. More than a handmade quilt, it symbolizes a grateful nation’s appreciation of their service, sacrifice, and commitment. Michael is deeply honored to have received this meaningful recognition for his service as a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran.
Our Promise

Every Kid Deserves Someone in Their Corner

We keep the lights on and the gloves ready for every athlete who walks through our doors — regardless of what they can pay. Your gift is what makes that promise real.

Stand in Their Corner

Support the Next Generation of Champions

Your tax-deductible gift gives a young athlete a mentor, a purpose, and a place to belong. Stand in their corner today.