A Retired Pro at His Peak
As a former NFL athlete and 2x Pro Bowler, Julius Thomas brings a wealth of experience in high-performance environments. However, it is his dedication to helping professionals balance performance and wellbeing that truly sets him apart. Julius has partnered with some of the world’s top organizations in sports and business to provide solutions and training for high-performing teams. With a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, and as an advisor for some of the world’s leading academic and health organizations, Julius is at the forefront of understanding the intricacies of human behavior and performance optimization.
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Mastering Greatness Like a Pro

Commitment to continuous growth and development is this former player’s trademark

Invest

in learning. Earning a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and serving as a professor of neuroscience allows him to tackle the mental health challenges athletes face.

Cultivate

growth. Julius spends his time educating individuals on navigating the complexities of sports and life with elite mental performance training.

Elevate

performance. Julius provides mental performance consulting with high performing organizations in many different industries including the NFL, NBA, and various large corporations.
PAC is going to keep showing up for people. We are going to keep showing up to help people be who they are professionally – but also going to make sure that they’re whole by providing services and support.
Julius Thomas
Founder of Optimal Performance
7 YEARS IN THE NFL

Off the field Success

Entrepreneurship

As Founder & CEO of Optimal Performance, Julius brings a unique blend of knowledge and expertise to his clients, refined and enhanced by his work with some of the world’s most high performance organizations. Optimal Performance supports high-performing teams through targeted solutions focused on understanding the science of motivation, psychological wellbeing, and mastering the elements of peak performance.

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JT holding his degree

Academics

Julius believes that mastering academic pursuits opens doors for individuals to thrive in diverse professional environments. Before starring in the NFL, Thomas honed his skills as a student-athlete at Portland State University. After retiring, his passion for understanding how the mind and brain influence human performance intensified. He is currently finishing his doctorate in psychology at Nova Southeastern University, building on his Master’s in clinical psychology, and has already become a published researcher and professor of neuroscience.

Advocacy

Creating a positive impact on the health and wellness of professional athletes requires teamwork and expertise. Julius Thomas actively contributes as an advisor to Harvard University’s Football Players Health Study, serves as a key member of the NFL Players Association’s behavioral health committee, and is the President of the Society for Sports Neuroscience. Additionally, he is an advisory board member for Men’s Fitness and a contributing expert for the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

JT participating in a podcast

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