Thomas Williams is an author, coach, motivational speaker, and former professional athlete. Thomas played at USC and he was drafted in 2008 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers. After suffering a neck injury in 2011, Thomas retired from football in 2012. In 2014 he published his book “Permission to DREAM” and is now a motivational speaker to student athletes. In this episode we discuss leadership, mentorship, faith, family, and developing the student athlete.