Thomas Williams: ‘I had to see myself as the human being & not just the athlete'
Aug 29, 2016 ·
1h 5m 18s
Since he was 12 years old Thomas Williams set out a dream, ‘to make my Mom proud and smile.’ Thomas, a former USC Trojan starting linebacker & NFL linebacker for...
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Since he was 12 years old Thomas Williams set out a dream, ‘to make my Mom proud and smile.’
Thomas, a former USC Trojan starting linebacker & NFL linebacker for 5 seasons, joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.
As college football kicks off Roth talks with Williams, an author of two books--including the freshly released book THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF GREATNESS--is also a public speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador & guest lecturer who has been impacting people his entire life.
Williams won two National Championships & three Rose Bowls while at USC & Roth, a coach on the Pete Carroll staff for three of those seasons, reunites with one of the most inspirational players in recent USC football history.
Their discussion includes:
How he dealt with his Mom being told he would be a leader of a gang or dead by 16.Insecurity in big time athletics.His imaginary friend who motivated him.‘The Hitman’ - How he found his athletic identity.Domestic Violence in athletics.‘Own the Rose Bowl’ at USC and handling success/celebrity in college.Talking smack with Kid ‘n Play.USC vs Alabama compared to USC vs Auburn in 2003.The day he retired & what he Dad said.Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll.The 3 things he must do each day.
Follow Thomas on twitter @T_Williams56 or at www.ThomasRWilliams.com.
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Thomas, a former USC Trojan starting linebacker & NFL linebacker for 5 seasons, joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.
As college football kicks off Roth talks with Williams, an author of two books--including the freshly released book THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF GREATNESS--is also a public speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador & guest lecturer who has been impacting people his entire life.
Williams won two National Championships & three Rose Bowls while at USC & Roth, a coach on the Pete Carroll staff for three of those seasons, reunites with one of the most inspirational players in recent USC football history.
Their discussion includes:
How he dealt with his Mom being told he would be a leader of a gang or dead by 16.Insecurity in big time athletics.His imaginary friend who motivated him.‘The Hitman’ - How he found his athletic identity.Domestic Violence in athletics.‘Own the Rose Bowl’ at USC and handling success/celebrity in college.Talking smack with Kid ‘n Play.USC vs Alabama compared to USC vs Auburn in 2003.The day he retired & what he Dad said.Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll.The 3 things he must do each day.
Follow Thomas on twitter @T_Williams56 or at www.ThomasRWilliams.com.
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