by Tom Bates | Nov 28, 2017 | Coaching, Sports Performance, Success
Ask the ‘Right’ Questions “I asked him if he understood and he said yes, so he can’t be confused”. ‘Do you understand?’ is a fundamentally flawed question in coaching. Does it make logical sense? Yes. Is it the right type of question? No. Why? It fails to allow a... 
by Tom Bates | Nov 14, 2017 | Coaching, Sports Performance, Success
Shared Ownership & Collective Identity Before the training session even kicks off players can build levels of responsibility, shared ownership independence. One of the biggest myths of youth development coaching is that the coach must be in control of every part... 
by Team TBC | Nov 11, 2017 | Coaching, Sports Performance
Sharing knowledge and best practice is always an inspiring opportunity wherever I find myself in the world of coaching. This weekend, the Team at Tom Bates Coaching find themselves over in Dublin Ireland working with the aspiring young coaches and players from... 
by Team TBC | Jul 17, 2017 | Coaching, Sports Performance, Train
Aston Villa’s sports psychologist Tom Bates has given an insight into the pep talks Steve Bruce’s squad receive. Bates was recruited from Villa’s Championship rivals Brentford in November after spells working for Birmingham City and West Bromwich... 
by Team TBC | May 11, 2017 | Coaching, Quick Tip, Sports Performance
In this short interview, Tom explains how the power of thought can improve athletes abilities to cope with heat and humidity to perform at their... by Team TBC | Nov 27, 2016 | Coaching, Sports Performance
Aston Villa have appointed performance psychologist Tom Bates. He was recruited from Championship rivals Brentford by director of football Steve Round. Bates previously worked for Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Brentford. Round confirmed the appointment at...
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