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E49 - Tom Bates, Performance Psychologist: Killing the EGO

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In the field of sports psychology, few have gained as much professional experience as Tom Bates. Tom cut his teeth working in professional football at numerous clubs including Brentford, Aston Villa, and Birmingham City. More recently, Tom has worked with Olympic athletes across a range of sports including Swimming - coaching Adam Peaty to success in Tokyo 2020. Join Danno for a fascinating insight into sports psychology as he chats with Tom about his professional career, and his faith in Christ.
You can find out more about Tom's work and purchase his book at: tombatescoaching.com
(0:00) - What does connecting sport and faith mean to you?
(4:27) - Sports psychology and performance culture at Aston Villa F.C.
(7:27) - A day in the life of a sports psychologist
(11:08) - Getting started in professional football coaching
(14:48) - Surrendering to Christ
(19:00) - Moving to Birmingham City F.C.
(21:45) - Growing as a sports psychologist in the world of pro football
(30:15) - The Future Coach: Writing the book
(34:58) - Getting sacked and stepping into the world of Olympic sport
(39:20) - Gold in Tokyo 2020 & drawing on God in highs and lows
(41:10) - Killing the Ego & learning true identity in Christ
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107 episodes

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Manage episode 341982397 series 1324935
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In the field of sports psychology, few have gained as much professional experience as Tom Bates. Tom cut his teeth working in professional football at numerous clubs including Brentford, Aston Villa, and Birmingham City. More recently, Tom has worked with Olympic athletes across a range of sports including Swimming - coaching Adam Peaty to success in Tokyo 2020. Join Danno for a fascinating insight into sports psychology as he chats with Tom about his professional career, and his faith in Christ.
You can find out more about Tom's work and purchase his book at: tombatescoaching.com
(0:00) - What does connecting sport and faith mean to you?
(4:27) - Sports psychology and performance culture at Aston Villa F.C.
(7:27) - A day in the life of a sports psychologist
(11:08) - Getting started in professional football coaching
(14:48) - Surrendering to Christ
(19:00) - Moving to Birmingham City F.C.
(21:45) - Growing as a sports psychologist in the world of pro football
(30:15) - The Future Coach: Writing the book
(34:58) - Getting sacked and stepping into the world of Olympic sport
(39:20) - Gold in Tokyo 2020 & drawing on God in highs and lows
(41:10) - Killing the Ego & learning true identity in Christ
  continue reading

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