· We talk about my early years playing and the biggest influence on my squash.

· We talk about my experiences as a young boy and how squash very quickly became a huge focus of my life.

· We discuss the transition into training as a professional. I share a story about already trying to train more seriously when at sixth form / high school.

· I talk about the relationship I had with England Squash during my transition into playing pro and share a story of how influential Peter Nicol was in my decision surrounding university.

· We talk about my early years on the PSA and how I ended up working with Hadrian in Bristol.

· I share the reasons why I was hating being a professional at the beginning.

· We discuss my years on the tour culminating in my most successful month on the tour, shortly before I decide to stop playing. I share the reasons why and the events that led to that decision.

· We discuss the fatigue / burnout that I was experiencing at the time. What does it feel like? Is it similar to depression? What does my day to day look like?

· We close by discussing my hopes for the future.

RESOURCES:

· Follow me on social media! @tomfordsquash

· Gary Powell – https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/squash/1709-chel-unsung-hero-squash-powell.aspx?area=all

· Hadrian Stiff - https://elitesquash.com/

· Body Mind Mastery – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Mind-Mastery-Creating-Success/dp/1577310942/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1572346375&sr=8-1

· A New Earth – https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Earth-LIFE-CHANGING-otherworldly-Breakfast/dp/0141039418/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+new+earth&qid=1572346414&sr=8-1