ONE NSU MAGAZINE Providing mental performance coaching for individuals and businesses keeps me on my toes and helps exercise my psychological acumen.” He also plans to continue working on building and creating programs that help prevent illness and disease and strengthen individual well-being. “Studying health psychology has made me aware of many mental and physical illnesses people have been diagnosed with,” Thomas explained. “Individuals During his collegiate and NFL careers, Thomas amassed many impressive achievements and statistics. Below is a summary of those successes. • As a player on the Portland State basketball team, Thomas set university records for career games played (121), career wins (78), and career field goals percentage (.663). • During his collegiate and professional careers, he played in two Pro Bowls, two NCAA March Madness basketball tournaments, and one Super Bowl. • Thomas scored 12 touchdown receptions—the most by any Denver Broncos tight end—in the 2013 season. • In 2015, Thomas received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award from the Jacksonville Jaguars. • In 2016, he was inducted into the Portland State Hall of Fame (basketball and football). • Thomas finished his NFL career with 2,406 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns. “BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR HOW OLD YOU ARE, ALLOW YOURSELF TO DREAM BIG DREAMS. CREATE A VISION FOR YOUR LIFE AND PURSUE THAT VISION WITH GREAT EFFORT. THE BIGGER THE VISION, THE BIGGER THE CHALLENGE. AS YOU OVERCOME CHALLENGES, YOU WILL DEVELOP PERSONAL MEANING AND CONFIDENCE.” and their lifestyle choices have a tremendous impact on how they function at home and work. I look forward to growing the Optimal Performance brand to increase health education and help people avoid the health conditions that make enjoying life challenging.” Although he’s still a young man, Thomas possesses the wisdom to humbly reflect on what he’s already accomplished—even as he optimistically looks toward the future. “I was very blessed to have a successful playing career in both football and basketball, and there are so many great experiences I have been a part of,” he acknowledged. “I am one of the few people who can say he had the pleasure of participating in the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament and the Super Bowl. Every kid in America grows up thinking about what it would be like to play in one of those iconic competitions, and I got the chance to experience both.” //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 31
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