MARC LEWIS, TEAM STAFF
The Houston Texans have a longstanding commitment to honoring those who serve our country and for the team's Director of Applied Sports Science Marc Lewis, Salute to Service is deeply personal. Lewis, who is in his second season with the team, overcame unimaginable childhood adversity to be able to stand on the sidelines today. Born in West Virginia, Lewis grew up in the foster care system and endured many challenges including homelessness. He encountered a military recruiter as a teenager and upon enlisting in the Army, he quickly rose in the ranks and honorably served our country in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He leveraged his military experience to attend graduate and post graduate academies, earning a master's degree and a PhD in exercise science, seizing every opportunity with determination and sense of gratitude. Lewis says the military shaped his perspective on life and taught him the importance of having a better mindset. In his specialized unit, he learned what it meant to work toward a collective purpose. The sense of togetherness and brotherhood is what he enjoys most about football, the Texans, and his current role. While everyone has their why, Lewis says each person in the building is working toward the same goal. Being able to use data and information to support player health on the field with people he considers brothers is incredibly rewarding. As a veteran, Lewis continues to stay connected to those he served with and enjoys the opportunity to speak to veteran populations about the benefits of health and wellness as well as life after a military career.