Coach Ty was born in Germany and spent the early part of his life as an “Army brat.” He played 4 years of high school basketball in Alabama and Memphis and 3 years of football in multiple positions (QB, WR, RB, CB.)

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After high school, he attended college on a basketball scholarship at Jackson State, Jackson, TN, and Univ of NC – Charlotte, eventually transferring to Shelton State, AL mid sophomore year where he earned a starting shooting guard role, averaged 14 PPG, and won the NJCAA D1 Championship. 

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In 2009 and 2010, Coach Ty participated in workouts with the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, making it to the second round. 

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He played semi-professional basketball in 2012-2013 with the American Basketball Association team (ABA) Birmingham Blitz where he was leading scorer and defender.

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From 2013 – 2014, he played professional basketball overseas with the London Lions, the Glasgow Rocks and the USA Select Team of Limerick, Ireland where he was season MVP, averaged 18 PPG, 6 RB, 3 steals and was Ireland Super League championship winner. 

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In 2014, Coach Ty formed League Ready as a way to utilize his extensive collegiate and professional level contacts to help young athletes reach the next level.

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In 2017, he relocated to middle Tennessee, and subsequently the Spring Hill area, where he lives today. 

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Coach Ty is a devoted father to Zaniya (age 9 ), Genesis (age 4),  and Matthias (age 3).