*This episode was originally recorded in February 2018*.  

In this episode we discuss:  

• Ben's journey from discovering volleyball as a schoolboy, to playing at a Home Olympic Games in front of 15,000 fans.

• Sharing a bubble bath with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs in the process!

• Failing into volleyball and it’s importance in his progression.  

• Hearing your getting dropped…from your mum!  

• The standards required to get to Olympic level. 

• Why time management is a critical skill for young athletes.  

• Building the habit of overcoming barriers.

• Making choices not sacrifices.

You can follow Ben on social media on Twitter: @Ben_Pipes and Instagram: @pipes_ben 

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