COACHING STAFF
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At Scarberian Boxing Club, we provide a beginner-friendly environment where you can build real boxing skills, improve fitness, and gain confidence. Our experienced coaches guide you step-by-step through our Glove Level System, ensuring personalized support at every stage. Whether you're new to boxing or looking to improve, we offer a fun, safe, and inclusive space to help you reach your full potential.

Head Coach
Daron (Abdullah) Laban
Daron has been involved in the sport of boxing for almost 20 years as a fighter, coach and gym owner. As an athlete he fought in nearly 20 amateur bouts earning a winning record while training with world ranked boxers and some of Canada's elite trainers. Daron has also trained muay thai and MMA fighters in boxing. He is a Level 2 NCCP-certified coach and more than just about boxing—he’s deeply passionate about helping his members become healthier, stronger, and mentally resilient. His mission is to guide individuals toward peak physical fitness while supporting their emotional well-being and mindset.

Coach
Jamil Rasheed
Jamil Rashid is Scarberian Boxing Club's first competitive fighter and 2014 Golden Gloves champion (masters division). In just a few years, Jamil had wracked up over 10 competitive fights including boxing and muay thai, while approaching 50 years of age! Jamil truly exemplifies toughness and determination and is enthusiastically involved in building up our young competitive team.

Coach
Robert McGregor
Coach Robert is among Canada's most accomplished amateur boxers, boxing from 1980-1990 and competing in a total of 130 bouts! He was Ontario champion in 1985 and 1989 and went on to the international stage competing in Bulgaria, Germany and Ireland. Coach Robert brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to our club, not to mention his passion for giving back to his community and building up youth to be leaders for tomorrow.

Coach
Alex Mates
Alex has been involved in boxing since 2004 and brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to Scarberian Boxing Club. He is a Level 1 NCCP coach and has assisted multiple recreational and competitive boxers to help them find their success in and outside the ring over the past 18 years. While coaching he obtained his Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto in 2010 and further completed additional boxing programs such as BOX-ON and CHAMPS with Boxing Ontario.
