Tom Davis Competed and represented Great Britain in Judo for over 12 years winning British and Commonwealth titles.
As an extremely energetic child, Tom’s mother encouraged him to regularly participate in a wide variety of sports.
Never quite excelling in one particular field, it wasn’t until the age of 17 when, encouraged by the high achievers at his local judo club, he decided he too wanted to get a black belt.
After four hard months of training he achieved his goal. Tom went on to be selected to represent Great Britain. Moving his training up a gear, Tom improved greatly and changed from -100kg category to -81kg.
At this new weight, Tom went from strength to strength, winning the Commonwealth Judo Championships and the British Championships in 2005. Tom was in contention for both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics but unfortunately did not quite get there and was named reserve.
Every athlete faces tough times, whether it’s injury, defeat, or personal challenges. In this talk, our athletes open up about the adversity they have experienced and how they found the strength to bounce back. Pupils will learn about the importance of resilience, determination, and staying positive in difficult situations. These are valuable lessons they can use in school, sport, and life.
What makes a great leader? Our athletes share stories of leading by example, lifting up teammates, and taking responsibility, whether they wear the captain’s armband or quietly lead from the sidelines. Pupils will be encouraged to step up, support others, and discover the leader within themselves.
Even individual athletes rely on the support of a team. This talk highlights the importance of working together, trusting others, and playing your part. Pupils will hear how teamwork creates success in sport and how these skills can make a difference in school, friendships, and everyday situations.
Tom interacted really well with the young people attending the School Games competition. The young people enjoyed hearing about how Tom got to where he is now and the difference sport can play in people’s lives.
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