E9: Ben Negus - Making the best of what you've got. The art of resourcefulness

This week we are joined by Ben Negus, Head Coach at City of Peterborough Swimming Club, a.k.a. COPS! In this conversation, Ben shares his extensive coaching journey, emphasising the importance of resourcefulness, communication, and the development of both technical skills and personal behaviours in swimmers. We explore the challenges faced at COPS, the significance of intention in coaching, and the need for continuous learning and reflection. Ben highlights the balance between achieving competitive success and fostering personal growth in athletes, offering valuable insights for aspiring coaches.You can connect with Ben via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennegus1978/Check out our new website and coaches resources below, as well as sign up for any of our NINE free coach CPD’s across England and Scotland this summer: https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community

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