In 1895, he took over as Nebraska's head football coach, posting a 6–3 record. In 1897, Thomas was the head football coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University. From 1901 to 1902, he served as the head football coach at Arkansas, where he compiled a 9–8 record.
In 1895, he assumed control as Nebraska's head football coach, achieving a 6–3 record. In 1897, Thomas was in charge of the football team at Nebraska Wesleyan University. From 1901 to 1902, he held the position of head football coach at Arkansas, where he accumulated a 9–8 record.