About this episode

Thuy Williams shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity through sports and leadership.

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 · Uncut Video of the Episode · US Amputee Soccer Website · Nations United (World Cup Disciple Making Resources) Website ·…

People in this episode

Hosts: Phil Darke, Paul Jobson

Guest: Thuy Williams

Topics covered

• adversity
• sports ministry
• leadership
• amputee soccer
• personal journey
• resilience

Keywords

• Thuy Williams
• amputee soccer
• leadership
• sports ministry
• resilience
• PTSD
• adoption

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Amputee Soccer National Team, Nations United, HSEL Facebook Group, Warrior Way Soccer, Providence World

Books & works: Remember the Titans, Glory Road, McFarland, Spare Parts, Hoosiers

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