Street Sword coach Beth Davidson has been awarded Coach of the Year at the 25th UK Coaching Awards ceremony, held in Leeds on Tuesday 6th December.

The awards – seen as the most prestigious within the coaching community – were created to recognise the remarkable contributions coaches make in providing high-quality coaching experiences, supporting people holistically on their journey through sport and physical activity, and promoting the physical and mental health of the nation.

From transforming lives and communities in the world of sport and physical activity, to blazing a trail for inclusion in all coaching environments, to celebrating the great coaching moments of the year in high performance sport, the coaching family was given a fitting celebration for their outstanding work.

After receiving the award, Beth said,

“It’s been an incredible coaching journey! The pandemic not only stopped fencers fencing but also coaches coaching, impacting our ability to express ourselves and income associated! Our online channel Fencing @ Home allowed us to connect with fencers all over the world, to help physically, mentally and socially. It pushed me creatively as translating fencing as an online live class wasn’t straightforward! To be recognised by my peers and nominated for this National award is a huge honour!”

Location

Leeds