"Tom Lucas was born and raised in the East End of Glasgow.
 
Leaving school with no formal qualifications and a chronic asthmatic, Tom found it hard to gain employment. After a series od dead-end jobs Tom enrolled at a further education College and took evening classes in a variety of subjects. Over a period of 2 years Tom gained educational qualifications.
 
Through hard work, determination and total self-belief Tom eventually gained qualifications from Oxford, Durham, Glasgow and the Open Universities.
 
After an extensive career in Local Government Tom decided to seek a new challenge.
 
Establishing Head to Head Sport/Business Consultancy was the culmination of and a product of gaining a Masters Degree in Sports Science from Glasgow University.
 
Tom has worked with a variety of sports men and women  from a diverse range of sports including professional football to Olympic athletes.
 
Tom is regularly consulted for his views on Sport Psychology by the media. He is also a regular contributor to various journals and magazines. A recognised after-dinner and Motivational speaker Tom has delivered many presentations to charities in both public and private sector organisations. Tom is also a Coach/Mentor to many  individual business men and women.
 
In order to combat his chronic asthma Tom joined Shettleston Harriers and became a runner. Eventuall through his determination and will power Tom overcame his asthma and ran a personal best time of 2hrs. 25mins for the marathon.
 
Tom's determination and refusal to give in enabled him to overcome personal obstacles/ barriers that life has put his way. It is this single-minded approach and overwhelming enthusiasm for life that makes Tom unique in his attitude to life, work and leisure. Tom has a simple philosophy in life and that is "To make someone smile every day"
 
Tom is also actively involved in Voluntary work. for 12 years he was the Chair of Loretto Housing Association. Loretto is a Special needs Housing Association providing care and accommodation for a variety of disadvantaged  people.
 
For over 10 years Tom was president of Shettleston Harriers Athlectic Club".