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 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 nature 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 personal 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.
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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. 

Professional BACKGROUND

Ben has worked in various roles in professional sports teams such as - 

• Derby County Football Club
• Williams Formula One
• Scuderia Alphatauri Formula One
• Lotus Renault Formula One (then called)
• Oxfordshire FA

He has also worked in the Physical Education Departments for - 

• St Edwards School, Oxford
• Cokethorpe School, Witney
• The Marlborough School, Woodstock

He was also worked in the leadership & management teams of - 

• Esporta Health & Racquets Club, Oxford
• Bicester Golf & Country Club
• Lead GP Exercise Referral specialist for Cherwell District Council   

In prestigious UK venues such as - 

• Twickenham Stadium, London
• Principality Stadium, Cardiff
• Aviva Stadium, Dublin
• Celtic Manor, Newport
• Blenheim Palace, Oxford
• Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
• University College, Cork
• Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London 

Ben has also been lucky enough to apply his coaching skills and operational knowledge in various facilities in - 

• Ireland
• Northern Ireland 
• Scotland
• Wales 
• France
• Norway
• Turkey
• India
• Oman 

Ben's sporting profile 

• 25 years of playing seasonal 'Saturday' football / including club management (Hellenic, Oxford Senior League).
• 25 years of regular Squash matches.
• 6x Great North Run events.
• 3x National Three Peaks events.
• 12x Yorkshire Three Peaks.
• 3x Fan Dance endurance events.
• Numerous mountain bike events. – inc Coast 2 Coast, Ard Rock,  100km Ridgeway, Evans Ride it's, Channel Events 'The Triple' & much more.
• Numerous endurance hikes ie Hadrian's Wall, Dragons Back.  
• Numerous 10km events. – inc 6x Oxford Town & Gown, Blenheim 10k, & more.
• Numerous obstacle races – Tough Guy, Monster Race, Trident events & much more.

PROFESSIONAL Coaching Qualifications 

• NLP Practitioner
• Behaviour Change Coach 

Health, Fitness & Sports Coaching Qualifications​​​

• Premier Training & Development Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy   (Modules include - Personal Training & Fitness Instruction, Fitness Assessment & Health Appraisal, Exercise Management & Consultation Skills for Special Populations, Optimum Sports Nutrition, Body Massage & Sports Massage Therapy).
• The Wright Foundation 'Diploma in Exercise Referral'. 
• SHOKK 'Fitness for Teens' Qualification.
• SAQ 'Preliminary Award in Speed, Agility & Quickness.
• Tomahawk 'Indoor Cycling Instructor Training'. 
• Boxercise 'Registered Instructor'.
• Premier Training 'Group Circuit Training'.
• Football Association 'Coaching Certificate (UEFA Part B)/ Club Coach Level 2'.
• Football Association 'Referee' Training.
• Archery GB - 'Session Coach'.
• British Cycling 'Mountain Bike Leader - Level 2'.
• British Canoeing 'Core Coach' Training. 
• Amateur Swimming Association 'Assistant Swimming Teacher'.
• British Athletics 'Foundation Pacesetter Activity Leaders Award'.
• Football Association – 'Safeguarding Children'.
• UK Coaching –
  • 'How to coach disabled persons'.
  • 'Equity in your coaching'. 
  • 'Good Practice and Child Protection'.
• Educare 'Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure'. 
• PADI 'Open Water Diver'.
• Various other industry seminars/ workshops

Other Professional  Qualifications​

• NUCO Training – 'First Aid Instructor/ Assessor'.
• Outdoor First Aid (2 Day). 
• DBS 'Enhanced Disclosure'.
• Oxford City Council 'School Minibus Driver' Training.  

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“move well, be pain-free, build solid foundations, get outside and challenge - to enjoy what you do.”

BEN'S PHILOSOPHY

About PROJECT ACTIVE

The concept for Project Active was launched in 2006 by Ben Scurr. ​He believes that good health, fitness and wellbeing should be attainable for everyone. That's why the Project Active team brings everything you need to achieve your health, fitness, and wellbeing goals to you, your home, your community, or your work. Whatever your starting point, we work with you to meet your goals, and we guarantee that you will have fun along the way.
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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!