William Godfrey Thomas (3 July 1915 – 25 August 1982) was a New South Wales and Australian representative rower and "eminent rowing coach".

[3][4] Thomas’ most notable coaching achievement was the Australian Eight’s Gold medal win at the 1950 British Empire Games in New Zealand.

[6][7][8] The technical disadvantages revealed during the difficult conditions of this race saw Shore's rowing teams change from "poppets" to "swivel row-locks".

[15] His first major coaching success came with the NSW Interstate crew winning the 1949 King’s Cup.

[17][18][19] Thomas’ sporting and coaching interests extended to his participation in the "development of the first calibrated rowing ergometer at Sydney University".