WELCOME TO 91KICK, the website of Tom Thompson, who, on November 14, 2009 at the age of 61, became the oldest player in NCAA history after scoring the extra point for Austin College’s only touchdown of the game against Trinity University.

Dr. Thompson is dedicated to helping others achieve their God-given dreams and their fitness goals.

New! Coach’s Corner!

Coach Ronnie Gage, a Texas football legend, coached football in Texas for 42 years before retiring, compiling one of the most enviable winning records in state history. His accolades include three high school championship rings—two as a coach and one as an athletic director.

Learn more about Coach Ronnie Gage, the book The Life Coach, and more…

Feature: Sports Illustrated

Over 30 (or 40 … or 50) and Playing College Football? How Dreams Became Reality.

Sports Illustrated recently interviewed Tom Thompson and other NCAA players who, regardless of age, never gave up on their dreams.

THE LIFE COACH

SMALL-TOWN LESSONS ON FAITH, FAMILY, AND FOOTBALL

Coach Ronnie Gage, M.E.D. and Emmet C. (Tom) Thompson II, D.S.L with Alice Sullivan

In small-town Decatur, Texas, football was life. And Ronnie Gage couldn’t wait to become a Decatur Eagle. His football ability was decent, but he knew there wasn’t a big demand for a 150-pound center and safety, so he focused his career goals on the next best thing—coaching. This provided a way to give back to a sport, and a community, who had given him so much. 

Nearly 40 years later, after countless winning seasons and championships, Coach Gage found himself in a unique situation, coaching an unusual player. When Emmet (Tom) Thompson joined the Austin College football team as a spry 59-year-old kicker, Coach Gage had his doubts. But Thompson’s dedication and tenacity spoke for himself on the field, and the two men forged an unshakable friendship built on their three loves—faith, family, and football. 

In The Life Coach, Coach Gage shares the important life lessons he’s learned both on and off the field. Tom Thompson—kicking coach, author, and speaker—lends supporting anecdotes based on his many years in leadership roles. Together, they hope to inspire players and parents, coaches and crowds, to live a life of faith on and off the field, to make the most of every opportunity, and to have fun while doing it.

Brand Ambassador for Evil Cowboy Hot Sauce

Author, professor, motivator and NCAA record breaker, Dr. Emmet C. (Tom) Thompson II, has been tapped as the official brand ambassador for Evil Cowboy Hot Sauce. The classic Texas hot sauce features a unique smoky flavor with just the right amount of heat. Read the full story here.

Tom's record-breaking kick!

Watch Tom Thompson kick an extra point for Austin College at the young age of 61. (video on the right)