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PsychologyTom Bates
WBA sports psychologistAs well as helping develop the confidence and mental toughness of WBA's rising stars, the Baggies sports psychology expert has also worked with England schoolboys.
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PsychologyDon't dwell on it
Focus on what you can change, not the red card decision, says West Brom’s peak performance coach, Tom Bates
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PsychologyPut stress on ice
Need to shake off the winter blues? West Bromwich Albion’s sports psychologist Tom Bates tells you how to trick the mind
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PsychologyShake off those pre-game nerves
Tune in your brain with West Brom sports psychologist Tom Bates’ guide to mental preparation
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PsychologySetting goals for the new season
Create a clear plan of action and you will smash your targets, says WBA's sports psychologist, Tom Bates
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PsychologyHow to score penalties
Overcome nerves with our six-point plan for spot-kick success. Are you taking notes, Roy?
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PsychologyInside a winning dressing room
Tidy up and turn up the tunes to transform your team, says Peak Performance coach Tom Bates
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PsychologyUse your mind to mend your body
Surround yourself with positivity and you'll be returning to action in no time, says peak performance coach, Tom Bates
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PsychologyStaying performance focused before kick-off
Peak Performance coach Tom Bates gives his guide to ignoring distractions and keeping your mind on the game
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PsychologyCoping with being dropped
Bounce back from a spell warming the bench with advice from Peak Performance coach, Tom Bates
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PsychologyStaying confident during a goal-drought
Misfiring in front of goal? Focus on your all-round game and rediscover your Midas touch, says Peak Performance coach Tom Bates
