Lewis Hatchett | No Excuses

Giving The Game Away

As described by ESPN Cricinfo, "Lewis Hatchett achieved one of the most gloriously defiant careers in the history of cricket…" Lewis was born with a condition called Poland Syndrome, a rare condition which appears in only one in 100’00 births, leaving Hatchett missing a right pectoral muscle, and the two ribs that would have been behind it. At birth, Hatchett’s parents were told that he would not be able to play and compete in sport at all.

In Lewis’ own words though, he knew he was different but wasn’t willing to be treated that way and, as a result, he continued to compete in sports. Whilst doing so, he would visualise signing a professional cricket contract at his home county Sussex and, in 2010, this became a reality. Having manifested his own ultimate dream, and having had a successful 6 year career at the height of his sport in the UK, it is no surprise that Lewis Hatchett is a firm believer in the power of visualisation as a tool for enhancing elite performance, which he now teaches other athletes.

Alongside visualisation, he’s now helping other athletes, ranging from NFL Running Backs to Olympic Gold Medallists, realise the power of breathwork, meditation and yoga through his business Sport Yogi. In what we feel is an incredibly innovative way of enhancing elite performance, Sport Yogi allows Athletes to get every inch out of their recovery, and ultimately cope with the physical and mental stresses of professional sport.

Lewis’ story is the epitome of making no excuses in order to live up to your dream. If you’d like to hear more of Lewis’ story, and how he now helps other athletes carve out their own journeys, check out his podcast Raising Your Game, by clicking the link in our bio.