Ben Sheath
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Olympic Women’s Lead S&C Coach @ British Rowing - UK Sports Institute. Head of S&C @ Bishop’s Stortford RFC. Consultant. ASCC. Views are my own.
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What a
@Paris2024
for
@BritishRowing
Women’s Team.
🥇🥇🥈🥉🥉
Proud of all 25 athletes out there, and the other 10+ athletes who have been part of the journey of the last 3 years.
It’s been a ride, but it’s been oh so worth it!
🇬🇧
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Can we please give Owen Farrell the respect he now deserves? The greatest to wear an England shirt.
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Looking forward to stepping up to lead the Women’s Olympic S&C programme at
@BritishRowing
. We have a massively talent group of athletes all hungry to thrive and perform
@Paris2024
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What did you do at work today? I dressed as Mr Incredible and coached Olympians.
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Owen Farrell is there first name on my Lions Test team and has always been. World Class.
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What a clip.
Brilliant coaching, great diligence and buy in from the young lad and the successful learning of a complex skill.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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A week late but want to say a massive thank you to everyone associated with
@Saracens
past and present who gave me a phenomenal opportunity, backed me and helped develop me. I’ve shared some unbelievable moments and created life long memories. I am definitely a fan for life!
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I recently had an athlete I coached as a 15/16yo reach out for some career advice some 4 years after we stopped working together. We must remember that in developmental settings it’s far more that sets and reps, leave a positive legacy behind.
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Farewell to a giant: Nigel Wray steps down having achieved far more than his critics | Sport | The Sunday Times
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Watching the
@Saracens
game yesterday a parent of a player I coached in the Academy in 2017 approached me to say hello. It’s so humbling when a parent recognises your impact on their child’s development. Also great to hear he’s still playing Rugby at his local club.
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Chris Ashton: Owen Farrell doesn’t deserve to be condemned
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Proud of this guy! From Essex U15s to
@Saracens
Academy, Senior rugby, National 1 with
@BSRUGBY
and now captaining
@EnglandRugby
U20s. What a moment for him and his family.
🌹© Captain Toby 👊
Congrats to Toby Knight who will captain England Under 20's on Friday night against 🏴.
Full Story 👇
#StrongerTogether
⚫️🔴
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As
@BSRUGBY
go into Christmas break with the highest points total and league position at this time of the season in their
@Natleague_rugby
#Nat1
history, it’s only timely we thanks
@CroucherNeedham
and all our sponsers for their continued love and commitment. Thank you!
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Now it’s time to move on with
@eis2win
and GB Rowing, a massively exciting opportunity and one that I’m really looking forward to.
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Whoever super imposed this to make me 6ft and 100kg, I thank you.
for the couple of people who missed the match Vs
@camrufc
Saturday here is another chance to check out the programme
#OneClub
#Strongertogether
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Best in the business, every year.
Great leader, even better person.
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Proud of the
@Saracens
Academy boys reaching the
@premrugby
U18 Finals Day
@AllianzPark
on 11th March. A fantastic group of young lads working extremely hard and enjoying themselves!!
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One of the most Saracen of Saracens. A truly great person, as well as rugby player.
Saracens can confirm club legend
@chelobosch84
will leave the club at the end of the season. ⚫🔴
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12 of these I’ve worked with since they part of
@Saracens
Academy or partner schools, it’s great watching them step into Senior Men’s rugby. No better place to do it
@BSRUGBY
🔵⚪️
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As a young practitioner taking their first steps into a Senior environment, individuals as welcoming as
@JonGeorge5
are invaluable. Thank you.
Best wishes for the future and Thank You to
@JonGeorge5
who last night played in our colours for the final time. He joined in 2013 and was an integral part of both our promotion winning teams. He will leave a big hole in the middle of our pack. Jon is sponsored by
@NockoldsLegal
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Just enrolled on a Coaching Others to Coach
@OpenUniversity
course, looking forward to continually improving practice.
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Thank you
@CroucherNeedham
and all of
@BSRUGBY
sponsors for your commitment to helping the squad achieve its highest ever
@Natleague_rugby
Nat 1 league finish of 6th, as well as a brilliant second place for our Blues team in their league.
#ohstortarewe
#OneClub
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I love the Olympics, I remember being engrossed for the first time in Athens 2004, but nothing will come close to watching
@BritishRowing
as part of
@TeamGB
when the Olympics kicks off in 8 days time
#Tokyo2020
#TeamGB
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Can’t wait to get going with
@BSRUGBY
again next week. I know S&C coaches are meant to love Pre-Season, but 4 seems a bit much!! Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we can’t wait to be back at Silver Leys putting on a show for you.
#ohstortarewe
🔵⚪️
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Unbelievable shift from the
@BritishRowing
@ParalympicsGB
crews out in
#TokyoParalympics
overnight! Great racing 👏🏻
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Buzzing for today, can’t wait to see the boys go to work and
@JacksonWray
get his 250th.
@Saracens
⚫️🔴
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Unbelievable win for
@BSRUGBY
yesterday. Looking forward to a big week’s prep but first recovery with
@RESETCRYO_Essex
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Amongst the S&C equipment, today I packed a load of board and card games for our forthcoming training camp.
High Performance is more than the numbers, create an environment where athletes want to be, can have fun and with people they know beyond their sport.
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Days like today are tough, but being in the presence of great people reminds me to be thankful for the memories I got to share with them. They’ll be back ⚫️🔴
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Thank you to
@CroucherNeedham
for your continued support of the
@BSRUGBY
coaching staff
#ohstortarewe
#OneClub
🔵⚪️
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Whirlwind two year introduction into this world but can’t wait to see these incredible athletes rip in to it in 43 days time.
Our rowing team for
#Tokyo2020
has been announced! 📣
Learn more about the 45 athletes, (including 8 returning Olympians!) ready to compete in Tokyo.
#TeamGB
#Olympics
@BritishRowing
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Get down and support if you can! No better place to watch
@Natleague_rugby
than
@BSRUGBY
and Silver Leys
#ohstortarewe
#OneClub
We have 2 HOME pre-season fixtures coming up. This Saturday The Blues and The First XV take on
@Old_AlbanianRFC
.
Next Thursday (25th) we entertain
@HertfordRFC
. Come on down and see the new look squad in action. Free entry!
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Fully endorse this way to build a high performing group.
People first.
Always.
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For one last time this season.
Thank you to all our sponsors, especially
@CroucherNeedham
, and all of our fans who continue to follow us around the country
Let’s make some noise, it’s time to create memories.
#ohstortarewe
#OneClub
Tomorrow it's the
#SeasonFinale
! The First XV play Tonbridge Juddians
@TJRFC
AT HOME! 3pm kick off. We're expecting a bumper crowd - will you be there? Here's how the team will look...
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Privilege to have worked with all 6 of these on their respective journeys, wonderful watching them take their next steps into
@premrugby
yesterday.
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We are just getting started, big two years ahead, but what an exciting challenge that is!
@BritishRowing
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Thanks to those who joined
@BritishRowing
Webinar Series this evening, it was recorded so will be uploaded to YouTube and the British Rowing website soon!
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Hell of leader, hell of a man. ⚫️🔴
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Disappointing but obviously have to put wider health and safety first. Good meeting tonight ensuring we are doing all we can to stay within guidelines and prepare the boys for when play can begin
@BSRUGBY
🔵⚪️
A return to competitive play for the community game has been delayed until January 2021 at the earliest.
All the details 👇
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Great time as part of the
@BSRUGBY
End of Season Awards last night, congratulations to all the winners but most notably Trainer of the Year
@ChrisSm1th
#ohstortarewe
🔵⚪️
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Flights to Seattle booked for the
@SoundersFC
Sport Science Conference with
@DaveTenney
. A trip down to Vegas to finish it off!
#OffSeason
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Wishing everyone involved all the best from afar! Another successful season ahead 🤞🏼
Tomorrow the 2019/20
@premrugby
journey begins 🙏
Let's go on it together. See you at Allianz Park. 👊
#TogetherSaracens
#SARvsNOR
⚫️🔴
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Off on the first training camp of
#Paris2024
year for
@BritishRowing
Women’s Squad.
Camp environments are perfect for deeper dives into athlete individual needs as well as time on the water developing my Rowing eye.
Next stop, Portugal.
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2020 will be an unforgettable year for all, let’s make 2021 the same but maybe for slightly better reasons.
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Another Saturday, another outing with the
@BSRUGBY
lads. Can’t wait for this one.
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Proud to be a part of this team 🇬🇧
Congratulations to the
#GBRowingTeam
for an amazing performance at the European Rowing Championships in Munich! 🏆
The team topped the medal table with 10 medals: 6 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze 🥇🥈🥉
See the full breakdown of today’s results 👇
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What a signing this is!!! Amazing for the club 🔵⚪️
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Today would have been Ladies’ Day at
@BSRUGBY
, a huge day for the club and another opportunity missed to say thank you to all of the amazing sponsors that continue to back the club. So, thank you!!
#ohstortarewe
#TogetherStronger
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Massive day with
@BSRUGBY
facing
@RamsRufc
at Silver Leys, and
@BritishRowing
crews going in their
@WorldRowing
World Championship Finals out in Racice! Good luck to the W4-, W4x, W2- and LW2x!! 🔵⚪️🇬🇧
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Excited to head to
@FarmFitness1
with the
@BSRUGBY
lads this evening to make some memories and kick start season 2019-20!
#ohstortarewe
#oneclub
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Massive thank you to
@twowheelprof
for delivering a brilliant CPD session to the
@Saracens
Academy S&C Interns last night. Never forget it has to have transfer but it should also be FUN!
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“Compare yourself to you yesterday, not younger people who are not you.” -
@DavidEpstein
in the fantastic
#Range
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"Being realistic is the most common route to mediocrity" - Will Smith
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The
@BSRUGBY
lads when the Jelly Crocodiles make their first appearance since COVID on Saturday.
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The confidence and bravery of Saka to take that pressure on his shoulders. Just incredible. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Promise I didn’t pay him to say this. Lads
@BSRUGBY
have been class during a difficult time!
#ohstortarewe
🔵⚪️
Bit of a nause-up but pre-pre-pre-season or whatever phase
@national1_rugby
is currently in... and
@bensheath
has been outstanding with his comm’s & direction 👏🏼 the Milky Bar Kid is good
#morechocolateplease
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As we head into
#Lockdown2
, any coaches with more time on their hands, I strongly suggest watching
#ThePlaybook
on
@netflix
. Great insights into the variety of methods to lead and coach high performing teams, lots of similarities too!
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It’s
@WorldRowing
European Championships for
@BritishRowing
and
@BSRUGBY
’s first Pre-Season hit out vs
@CanterburyRUC66
this week. Looking forward to seeing everyone get to work 🇬🇧🔵⚪️
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So Jay-Z and Beyonce are worth a reported $1bn together. That is crazy money!
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Some say it’s fake...
@TristanS200
👀
Today I asked the 1stXV to come up with a challenge or skill to share.
@TristanS200
@Saracens
Senior Academy prop has certainly set the bar high with this effort!
@FelstedSchool
@FelstedSport
@dirfelstedsport
@FifteenRugbyXV
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Thanks for having me, I had a great afternoon. Get involved on the High Quality Land Training workshops if you work with or coach Rowers!
Good afternoon with
@bensheath
Steve Leonard and
@tpattichis
and much thanks for your time and expertise to develop the
@BritishRowing
high quality land training workshops. Thanks also to
@marlow_rowing
for your hospitality and excellent gym facilities.
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New faces, same ambition.
It’s time to get to work 🇬🇧
World Rowing Cup I: Crews Announced
The Journey to Paris 2024 starts now for the GB Rowing Team 🇬🇧🇫🇷
52 rowers have been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2022 World Rowing Cup I
Read the full press release here 👉
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Proud of everyone involved in this project, doubling up, reserves stepping in, those missing out through injury. It’s been some journey and mission complete with qualification. Now to regroup and go again ready for
#Paris2024
It's another Olympic qualification for GB as the women's eight (W8+) qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games! 🇬🇧
The crew become the 12th GB boat to guarantee a place at
@Paris2024
👏
@TNLUK
@TeamGB
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Never more proud of the group than on this week every year, elite athletes and great people putting in elite performances on and off the water every day. Some crew 🇬🇧🫡
Game faces on - it's time for finals at the
#WorldRowingChamps
🥇🥈🥉
A big thank you to
@TNLUK
and its players for supporting our athletes - we couldn't do it without you!🤞
#ThanksToYou
#MakeAmazingHappen
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Hopefully still opportunities to compete even if only locally, many communities and people NEED their club. 🔵⚪️
The RFU Council has today made the difficult decision to cancel the Adult Competitive Leagues (Level 3 and below for Men, Level 2 and below for Women) for the 2020/21 season.
Read more ⬇
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What a try made by
@Saracens
for
@EnglandRugby
. Great work
@PrincePerkinsIV
and nice finish
@NickTompkins1
#finaltime
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Evening reading! LTAD by
@Rhodri_S_Lloyd
before preseason starts with
@Saracens
Junior Academy!
#LTAD
#athleteprep
http://t.co/8UWhBsvo5D
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I’ve loved my time with the club, but it’s time to hand over the reigns. If you’re interested or have any questions feel free to drop me a DM. 🔵⚪️
🚨JOB VACANCY🚨 We are looking to recruit a new Head of Strength & Conditioning to work with the 1stXV Squad. Please get in touch if this is of any interest
@Natleague_rugby
@Rfu_Nat_Leagues
@TalkRugbyUnion
@RugbyInsideLine
@TheRugbyPaper
@premrugby
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Train with elite athletes and be humbled by their ability. Currently in a hole with no obvious signs of escape. Spent.
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Tough run for a tight group, pleased to get the rewards today. We need to go again.
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13 Academy graduates in today’s match day 23.
Just under an hour until kick off here in Exeter, here are your confirmed teams for this afternoon's
@premrugby
fixture 🔴⚫
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Exciting week ahead, can’t wait to finally watch the squads go to work on the water
#GBRowingTeam
We are delighted to announce the
#GBRowingTeam
for the upcoming European Rowing Championships in Varese 🇮🇹
A massive thank you to all the clubs, coaches and volunteers who have helped our athletes reach this point in their journey 👏
Click for the full team 👇
#ERChamps
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“If you protect someone from the consequences of their actions it’s misplaced benevolence” -
@benjaminryan
in his podcast with
@TBobbyMitchell
is a great message. Build full and honest relationships with your athletes, enable them to learn from failure not protected from it.
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What a season to be in the 🔵⚪️ we will be ready to repay your patience
#ohstortarewe
@BSRUGBY
Here we go! 1st Xv Fixtures 21/22 season. We begin our Centenary season away
@TJRFC
on 4th September before welcoming
@AlbionRFC
on 11th. Cant wait!
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🤯😳
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How good was listening to Ronan O’Gara then? Honest, detailed, clear. So insightful.
@btsportrugby
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Louis Lynagh has been superb the last two weeks, both sides of the ball.
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Thanks to everyone who has supported us home and away this season, one more week to put on a show for you all
#ohstortarewe
#OneClub
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Great thread.
Numbers and KPIs are important, but understanding your athletes, building relationships and fostering a collective buy-in should be prioritised too.
@Coach_BrettB
’s work is a huge guide for me.
I have so much respect for
@Coach_BrettB
He was one of the first in the industry to look at coaching through a different lens. He was one of the first to talk about the importance of communication, of sharing your work, & of authentic ways of promoting yourself.
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Tell you what else won’t have changed, the next 24-48h will be on hell of a party ⚫️🔴
@Saracens
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There’s got to be some cruel irony is spilling an espresso you’ve made to combat tiredness, over your laptop which in turn prevents you from working on anything on your to do list for the afternoon.
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Hell of a guy and you don’t want to be on the end of that defensive read 💥 good luck!
Thank you for your contribution to Saracens since the Under-15s, Oli.
Good luck at Worcester! ⚫🔴
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Great weekend at
@USW_SandC
YAD Summit. Some fantastic speakers and a great day of learning and sharing. The Performance Summit in March, already pencilled in.
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Go on the lads!
#TogetherSaracens
⚫️🔴
Good luck to the
@Saracens
squad starting the
@premrugby
U18s league season against Exeter Chiefs on Friday. Hopefully long & successful times ahead for
@samjamesbryan
@Samson_adejimi
@jamesbiss10
& all the team, forging paths into the club’s senior squad in years to come ⚫️🔴
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Give this watch, what a rollercoaster of an 18 months building up to this week… huge.
When the
#GBRowingTeam
athletes took to the water for Final Trials in March 2020, they couldn't have imagined what would follow in the next few months.
Watch the behind-the-scenes story of their journey to
#Tokyo2020
⬇
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Great morning talking with some great people. Really interesting to reflect on my inherent traits and some tools to maximise impact when communicating and collaborating with athletes and practitioners. ‘Athletes are the experts of their sport’.
Really interesting morning discussing personal skills with attendees for the free workshop today - appreciated the engagement. Thank you, and takeaway thoughts?
@cyrus_azariah
@niamhtinny
@NcFurlan
@bensheath
@hal_marsden
@jameshollis2
@Coach_ChrisG
#collaboratesports
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The boys! 🙌🏻
Congrats to Academy trio Brandon Jackson, Toby Knight and Sam Bryan on their England U18 selection! 🌹
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Congrats
@DommMorris
👏🏻👏🏻
66 | A big moment for
@DommMorris
who comes on for his
@premrugby
debut in place of Farrell. Congrats Dom!
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“A society grows great when old men plant tress under which they know they will never sit.”
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‘Position —> Pattern —> Power’ brilliant simplicity from Nicole Rodriguez
@proformanceteam
#ChildToChampion
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Year 5-Top rugby strength & conditioning training with
@SarriesRugbyDev
@bensheath
#squats
#planks
#arabesque
#rugbyready
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