Thom started sports in the contexts of track and field basketball in the Netherlands. While being on a trip in the United States to play basketball and look for college scholarships, he noticed a striking differences in the level of physical development compared to what he was used to in the Netherlands at the time.
With a start of university, he started is education to become a NASM certified personal trainer, coach and StrongFirst instructor at the same time. Initially with the goal to be able to help other athletes in their development to become professional. And now teaching and supporting clients, coaches, trainers, athletes, and anyone who wants to learn to move better.