With over 26 years in the fitness industry, Jon is the driving force behind Halewood ABC. He began his journey in 1999 at Garston Urban Village Hall, where he earned his qualifications before working as a Lifestyles Fitness Instructor with Liverpool City Council, through which he was nominated for the Hero Award in 2005. Jon went on to fight in kickboxing, K1, Muay Thai, MMA, and amateur boxing—retiring in 2012 after winning the ISKA title.
In 2016, he founded Halewood ABC and later launched Cinetico Fitness in 2021. As a Level 3 personal trainer and England Boxing Level 2 coach, Jon is passionate about helping people grow stronger, both physically and mentally, through the discipline of boxing.
Meet The Team
The Coaches in Your Corner
At Halewood ABC, our coaches don’t just teach boxing—they live it. With decades of combined experience in combat sports, fitness, and personal development, our team brings knowledge, passion, and purpose to every session. From building champions to mentoring beginners, they’re here to guide, motivate, and support every member who walks through our doors.
Head Coach & Founder
Jon Edge
Boxing Coach & Personal Trainer
Alex Simpson
Alex brings 9 years of boxing experience and a deep understanding of physical fitness to the team. He’s a fully qualified Level 1 England Boxing coach and a Level 3 personal trainer, currently furthering his knowledge by studying Sports Rehabilitation at Liverpool Hope University.
Alex coaches both kids and adults, focusing on improving physical and mental wellbeing through structured, high-energy boxing sessions. His approach blends explosive movements like punching and footwork with core-focused conditioning to improve cardiovascular health, burn fat, and increase muscle tone. For Alex, boxing is more than a workout—it’s a way to build focus, boost confidence, and relieve stress in a positive, disciplined environment.
Alex coaches both kids and adults, focusing on improving physical and mental wellbeing through structured, high-energy boxing sessions. His approach blends explosive movements like punching and footwork with core-focused conditioning to improve cardiovascular health, burn fat, and increase muscle tone. For Alex, boxing is more than a workout—it’s a way to build focus, boost confidence, and relieve stress in a positive, disciplined environment.
Boxing Coach & Personal Trainer
Calum Parker
Calum brings over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, combining his background in personal training, boxing, and endurance sport to help clients achieve real, lasting results. A fully qualified Level 3 trainer, he has spent years coaching boxing and has also completed multiple marathons, making him uniquely equipped to blend cardio endurance with functional strength and boxing technique.
His coaching style is practical, motivating, and completely tailored to the individual. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, Calum focuses on building strength, stamina, and confidence—helping you push past limits and reach your goals, one session at a time.
His coaching style is practical, motivating, and completely tailored to the individual. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, Calum focuses on building strength, stamina, and confidence—helping you push past limits and reach your goals, one session at a time.
Coach
Ian Spencer
Ian has been a Level 1 coach with Halewood ABC since 2017 and a Level 2 England Boxing coach since 2018. As a young man, he boxed for Halewood ABC in approximately 30 bouts from around 1980 to 1986. His coaching style is often described as “old school,” but he actively observes the younger coaches at the club to learn new methods and techniques. His focus is on continuous improvement, both for himself as a coach and, more importantly, for the boxers he trains—whether competitive athletes representing the club or recreational boxers.
Coach
Jonny Shields
Jonny began his coaching journey with Halewood ABC in July 2024 and qualified as a Level 1 England Boxing coach in September 2024. As a schoolboy, he boxed for Golden Gloves ABC and Gemini ABC.He had always wanted to coach but had not found the right opportunity until Halewood ABC offered him the chance. His lifelong passion for boxing, combined with the chance to work alongside experienced coaches and learn from their diverse perspectives, has allowed him to expand his own skills and progress on his coaching journey.
Coach
Sarah
Sarah is a Level 2 England Boxing coach and has been involved in amateur boxing since 2009, both as a boxer and as a coach. She won a National title in 2011 while representing Kirkby ABC. Sarah serves as Club Secretary and coach at Halewood ABC, where she enjoys supporting members to achieve their full potential. In addition to her work at the club, she is a qualified PE teacher and currently works for the Ambulance Service.
Empowering Individuals Through the Art of Boxing
We believe boxing can change lives. At Halewood ABC, our mission is to provide a safe, structured environment where people of all ages can develop physical fitness, mental resilience, and lifelong discipline through boxing.