How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast Thuy Williams – Saving Lives and Overcoming Adversity with All Abilities
In Episode 189, Phil and Paul had a great conversation with Thuy Williams, an incredible athlete and coach of the US Amputee Soccer National Team using her skills and talents in the world of all-abilities and sports ministry. During the interview, she shares her incredible journey from being rescued out of Vietnam during Operation Babylift, to her childhood as an adoptee in the US, to becoming a coach and mentor in various sports, including soccer and lacrosse, around the world. Despite battling a degenerative muscle bone disease, debilitating pain, and PTSD, Thuy has remained resilient and dedicated to impacting lives through sports. She discusses the role of sports in her healing from childhood trauma and PTSD, her work with amputee and blind soccer, and the profound influence of everyday heroes in her life. Thuy also provides some practical advice for getting involved in all-abilities sports and her perspective on leadership that stems from genuine care and encouragement. She even talks about how coaches can save lives.
Resources and Links from this Episode
· Nations United (World Cup Disciple Making Resources) Website
· Phil's email for DISC Training
· Remember the Titans
· Glory Road
· McFarland
· Spare Parts (Yes, that's the Robotics one)
· Hoosiers