. >> reporter: coach kelly sweeney picks up his pugilists in donated cars. kids receive new desks and computers to do homework and more tutors to help. >> you have to cross multiply. >> reporter: new punching bags to train with. so hook -- and then what? >> jab. >> reporter: jab, jab. right hand? >> mm-hmm. >> reporter: even a new ring. it's already gotten a good workout. for coach kelly, plenty needs to be done. >> we have over 150 kids on the waiting list. that's one thing we can't afford to do. just keep kids waiting a rnd. >> reporter: plans are now underway to build a new gym that can accommodate everyone. one thing won't change. the gym's golden rule. school books before boxing. >> it's a habit for everybody now. so everybody gets to homework first and then come to train. >> reporter: train and study to help these kids go the distance. chelsea clinton, nbc news, detroit, michigan. >>> and that is our broadcast for this first friday of 2014 and for this week. thank you for being here with us. i'm brian williams. of course we hope to see you right back h