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/ Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommended books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. ⁠https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community⁠ For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via coaches@aprace.club and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: ⁠https://plus.aprace.club/⁠