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This inspiring true story follows football coach Erik “Coach T” Thompson, who, after being diagnosed with ALS, chose faith, family, and service over despair. 
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Meet Erik Thompson, The Luckiest Man on Earth

The Luckiest Man on Earth

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 A football coach with ALS inspires his team, family, and thousands through love and faith.

Erik Thompson

Skye Thompson

Kire Thompson

Jack Thompson

Kael Thompson

Helen Thompson

Fred Thompson

Briana Johnson

Dan Davis

Daniel Hess

Lisa Lyon

When football coach Erik Thompson—known as Coach T—was diagnosed with ALS, he chose faith, family, and service over despair. Leaving behind a powerhouse program, he took on a team that hadn’t won in three years, leading them to the playoffs while battling his own decline. His mantra, “FAMILY: Forget About Me, I Love You,” shaped not only his players facing unthinkable hardships but also thousands who now see that destiny is not defined by unfairness.

Coach Erik Thompson, diagnosed with ALS, transforms loss into love, guiding his struggling football team to triumph while inspiring his family, players, and community with faith, selflessness, and courage.

A football coach with ALS inspires his team, family, and thousands through love and faith.

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Meet Erik Thompson, The Luckiest Man on Earth

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