Autor: Tim Watson

About the Author: Conditioning for excellence has been the theme of Tim’s life since childhood. Reaching beyond the norm and preparing to dwell amongst the best in whatever objectives he chose has guided his path to success. As a three-sport (football, basketball, and track) athlete and honors student at Peach County High School in Fort Valley, GA, Tim excelled on the field of play and in the classroom. Upon graduating in 1988, he received a number of college scholarship offers for football. He chose Howard University over more notable football programs. At Howard, Tim continued a prosperous scholastic and football career. He has the distinction of being the first Athlete in the history of the school to be named to the GTE Academic All-America Team. Tim was also named All-Conference, All-American, and Defensive Player of the Year in each of his final two college seasons. Scholastically, he was chosen by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to participate in the National Name Exchange for outstanding academic achievement by juniors and seniors and was selected a lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Tim completed his undergraduate studies earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Business Marketing 1992. He also completed Post-Graduate studies in Athletic Administration. Most recently Tim was honored with induction in 2005 into the Howard Athletics Hall of Fame. The Green Bay Packers drafted Tim in the 1993 NFL Rookie Draft. He went on to have a well-traveled 7-year professional football career, playing alongside such NFL legends as Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, and Ronnie Lott. During his career he served as a Captain for both the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. On his way to reaching the pinnacle of his career Tim met the anticipated obstacles and detractors. However, he believed that nothing could stand in the way of his achieving greatness. He credits proper preparation, attitude, motivation, relationships, and information for his continued success. Tim has been able to catapult his personal business ventures by applying the wisdom of time-tested lessons from the “gridiron” and everyday life. In addition to Life Coaching and general Speaking engagements Tim serves as a Financial Services Specialist with State Farm Insurance. In this role, he helps Agents in their Good Neighbor pledge by sharing various Insurance and financial services strategies with the vastly underserved markets of Middle-America. With an enduring passion for helping others; he shares his business insights, life-skills, and sales expertise from an entertaining, engaging, and unique perspective. With a passionate and frank delivery style, Tim has become an invaluable resource for companies, sports teams, schools, and youth organizations. Answering the call to Christian ministry, Tim was ordained Non-denominationally in the spring of 2002. He is also a Certified Life Coach, Small Business Coach, Corporate Wellness Coach, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, and Certified Training Director. Tim and wife Audrey live in Atlanta, GA. He’s also the proud father of three children: Tre’ (7/96), Lexi (7/97), and Christian (5/99). The Watsons remain active in their local community through charitable work via involvement with the NFL Alumni Association, The Tampa Beautification Program (with which Tim serves on the Board of Trustees), their local church home, and through their personal philanthropic organization (UPLIFT Excellence Foundation, Inc.) where they provide food and toys annually to families in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. As additional charitable outlets, Tim coaches and sponsors youth football and basketball programs, instructs youth sports camps, and conducts life-skills seminars for young students and scholar-athletes. He is also honored to hold the distinction of membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.