EP9: Harry Baker (England Cerebral Palsy international)

Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell welcome England Cerebral Palsy international Harry Baker into the studio to explore his perceptions of performing under pressure in elite disability sport. Harry is closing in on 50 caps for England and has played at World Cups and European Championships, winning the golden boot in 2018. He shares his disappointment about missing out on a trip to the Paralympics and how a shift in his mindset about being left out of the squad was a huge moment in his career. His describes his use of visualisation and how he adopts a 'goldfish mentality' to deal with mistakes. In his role as a @RafikiThabo Foundation Patron, he describes the strategies he used to help him climb Mount Kilimanjaro having been told by a doctor that he might not be able to walk when he was a child. Harry underlines the importance of emotional responsibility and accountability when it comes to dealing with pressure, highlighting the need for flexible thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices