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University of Stirling high performance swimming coaches Ben Higson<\/strong> and Steven Tigg<\/strong> have been recognised at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards, winning the 2016 Coach of the Year award.<\/p>\n

The duo took the prestigious title at a star-studded ceremony in Edinburgh, attended by more than 50 Scottish Olympians and Paralympians from the Rio Games.<\/p>\n

Nominated alongside Gordon Reid\u2019s<\/strong> coach Karen Ross<\/strong> and Davis Cup captain Leon Smith<\/strong>, the coaches were recognised for their outstanding success in coaching the University of Stirling High Performance swim team.<\/p>\n

The squad has taken 11 European and 3 Olympic medals this year, making Scotland\u2019s University for Sporting Excellence the best performing Scottish University at the 2016 Games.<\/p>\n

Ben and Steven put the success down to a long-term approach to development, world-class facilities and the collaboration between the University, Scottish Swimming and sportscotland.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the ceremony, Ben said: \u201cIt\u2019s a great honour to receive an award of this stature and it speaks volumes about the quality of the programme at the University of Stirling. There are so many people who work with the athletes and contribute to their success – this award is for everyone who has given their support.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of hard work and dedication goes into coaching a squad to perform consistently, but we have found that openness and honesty with our athletes helps them achieve the goals they want to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steven added: \u201cIt\u2019s very humbling to be recognised amongst such esteemed company, across a wide spread of sports and high achievers. \u00a0It is an award for our wider team, who work so hard behind the scenes ensuring we, as coaches, have as much information to go on as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cA culmination of great talent, hard work, belief and enjoying every minute of what you do goes in to making the squad a success. Nothing would be possible without the resource we have from the wider community including University of Stirling, Scottish Swimming and the Scottish Institute of Sport\u00a0\u2013 thank you to all of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Four Stirling swimmers coached by Ben and Steven were selected to compete on behalf of Team GB in Rio. Among the success stories was 19-year-old Sports Studies student and swimming scholar Duncan Scott<\/strong>, who won two silvers as part of the 4x100m medley and 4x200m freestyle relay teams, and was nominated for the Male Athlete of the Year award alongside Andy Murray<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cathy Gallagher<\/strong>, Director of Sport at the University of Stirling, said: \u201cBen and Steven\u2019s dedication to our swimming programme is unwavering and the support they give these young athletes to develop their talents and help them perform at their very best, has allowed the team to achieve great things.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorld-class coaching, paired with academic flexibility and support, are key ingredients to help our sportspeople get the most of their time at Scotland\u2019s University for Sporting Excellence. The role that mentors like Ben and Steven play in this success cannot be understated. Their recognition is richly deserved and we are immensely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stirling\u2019s former tennis scholar Gordon Reid<\/strong> also claimed Para-sport Athlete of the Year.<\/p>\n

Press release courtesy of Team Scotland\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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