Julius Thomas, former NFL Pro Bowl tight end, has transitioned from an elite athlete on the field to providing mental performance support to athletes and executives. His NFL career involved seven seasons and two Pro Bowls; however, his most recent achievement is his company, Optimal Performance. Through Optimal Performance, he works with high-performing organizations and teams to help them reach their peak potential personally and professionally.

The College to Pro series gives fans an inside look at the lives of future USA volleyball stars as they begin their professional careers.

NFL players are grappling with a complex new reality. They’re aware of the money being bet on every catch, run and touchdown and generally think it’s good for the league’s (and thus their own) financial health.

The ever-present smile is the first thing many notice about Kipp, the Stanford All-American.