Full interview with Julius Thomas MS - doctoral student and former NFL Tight End

0.05 Julius Thomas bio
3:10 Going from pro athlete to transitioning into the “real world” – how does one adjust?
10:25 Being told what to do as a college and pro athlete; I was the guy that avoided the weight room! I wish I knew why we were doing what we were doing.
15:04 The physical grind of training for college basketball and professional football
18:10 Julius played with guys that are from another planet; the physical prowess is shocking.
21:44 How should sports, particularly the NFL, deal with head trauma.
28:50 Are players much more cognizant of behaviors conducive to health?
32:27 Risk factors that former players face (e.g., chronic musculoskeletal pain).
34:52 Jiu Jitsu – Julius’ “replacement” for football; grappling is hard!
42:27 What prompted Julius to pursue a doctorate clinical psychology?
46:00 Julius’ plans for helping athletes
50:25 What will Julius do to help his kids perform their best athletically; thoughts on brain training
54:15 What Julius has been doing at NESTRE
57:42 Julius top 3 basketball players of all time!

About our guest
Julius Thomas is working towards his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.
He earned his BS degree from Portland State University.  He is an Advisory Board member for the Society of Neurosports, a Player Advisory Board Member for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and the Co-Founder and Chief Health and Performance Innovation Officer at NESTRE Health and Performance.
As a professional athlete, Mr. Thomas observed the opportunity to help others create greater quality of life. He is passionate about helping others and utilizing his experiences to see positive change in individuals lives. In his prior life, he played in the NFL in the tight end position: Denver Broncos 2011-14), Jacksonville Jags (2015-16) and the Dolphins in 2017 earning Pro Bowl honors in 2013 and 2014.
And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Julius Thomas and Jose Antonio are co-instructors in the Sports Neuroscience Course at Nova Southeastern University!

Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com 
BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn 

BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc