Ben Scurr Founder and head coach |
Meet Your COACH
Ben is a true Oxfordshire native, having been born and raised in Bladon – the final resting place of Winston Churchill. Living in close proximity to Blenheim Palace, he had ample opportunity to explore and enjoy the stunning surroundings of this park which became his adventure playground.
Ben's love for the great outdoors is inherent and has led him to create Project-Active Ltd in 2006, which has been encouraging locals and visitors alike for the past 25 years to explore the benefits of the outdoors for all-round health and fitness. The initiative promotes better health and well-being by enhancing their day or stay with various outdoor activities. Ben is a fully-trained professional coach, fitness professional, sports coach and outdoor instructor in various disciplines from various recognised national governing bodies. With Ben's professional skills and 25-plus years of coaching and passion for coaching, you can be sure you are in the best of hands. He has the knowledge, skills and experience to ensure your safety and peace of mind. He'll help you develop a strategy that works for you. "If you allow me, I will help you improve your quality of life!"
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My story
I grew up in the small rural West Oxfordshire village of Bladon, surrounded by nature. My back garden extended into Blenheim Palace, and the vastness of Blenheim Park became my playground and my start of all things outdoors. I spent countless hours exploring, climbing trees (and anything else I could get to), swimming in the rivers, running through fields, and constantly riding a bike or kicking a football. This early connection with the outdoors and my always-on-the-go lifestyle laid the foundation for my lifelong passion for sports, fitness and the outdoors. The joy I found in physical activity and sports was addictive and infectious. This, coupled with a curiosity to push boundaries, led to my many mischievous outdoor adventures in places I should and shouldn't have been, but I loved it all. I was naturally captivated by the potential of the human body, hence a natural path and career as a health, fitness, and sports coach; This background solidified my belief that a healthy lifestyle, rooted in regular physical activity and a balanced diet, was the key to a happy life. My early career was marked by a pursuit of knowledge. I wanted to learn more about professional coaching professionally and was endlessly searching for what interested me personally and what I could learn next. I attended workshops, earned certifications, and sought learning from industry leaders. I eagerly shared each new skill and information I acquired with clients. I blended traditional fitness techniques and sports coaching practices with my passion for the great outdoors. My career has naturally evolved over the last 25 years, leading me to pursue my interest in human behaviour and what makes people do what they do.
I have studied psychology, behaviour change, and NLP education to communicate effectively, empathise, inspire, encourage, and support clients on their journeys. My studies are an ongoing process that I thoroughly enjoy, and I still strive to know more. My clients began to see me not only as a personal trainer but also as someone whose development was edging towards the life coaching attributes, someone who could guide them towards holistic well-being. My empathy and understanding created a safe space for clients to share their struggles and triumphs. My clients have achieved remarkable physical feats, overcome many personal challenges, and been on genuinely incredible and inspiring adventures with me, but all developing a love for the outdoors and the will and consistency to live their best lives purposefully. I am one of the lucky ones who has managed to turn my passions in to a job. Long may that be the case. Ben's sporting profile
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Professional BACKGROUND
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What's more, in choosing Project Active, YOU become part of our Tribe. You can expect to be invited to participate in a calendar of social events and activities, such as the Three Peaks Challenge, our post-Christmas Detox Special, or a get-together for a fun bike ride in the Oxfordshire countryside or a paddleboard down the river Thames & much more. |
By visiting our website, you have taken the first step towards positively transforming your life. Project Active shares a passion for health, fitness and wellbeing and will take care of you every step of the way. Our approach isn't a 'one size fits all', and our assembled expertise means that whatever you need, you can be sure we can bring it to you! |
