I have never been around such a positive person, athlete and mentor that cares for people more than he does himself. Tyree has always been a positive role model for men and women of all ages. He loves speaking about his life experiences, good and bad to help empower people from all walks of life.

Ty has been the most inspirational coach to my son Chase during his high school football career. Chase came into his sophomore year weighing less than 100 pounds at 5’5”-clearly the smallest running back and the smallest player on the team. 

The first thing that Coach Ty did was teach him that size had nothing to do with performance and helped Chase believe that he could do anything he wanted on the field as long as he was willing to put in the work. They have stayed in touch weekly over the past three years constantly texting to update each other and provide feedback. Ty and Chase have become true friends. 

Coach Ty has had a massively positive influence on my son’s football game as well as his life. Chase and I are truly grateful for having him in our lives. We consider him part of our family.



Tyree is a motivator who can relate well with others and exerted a positive influence on his team members. I am extremely proud of Tyree for his desire and effort to succeed in life even though at times it was a rough road. Tyree’s willingness to overcome the hardships in his life speaks volumes about his character and desire to become a productive member of society. Without question, Tyree is and has become a great role model for people all over the world.

Thank you, Tyree, for coming to speak to our Student-Athletes! The time you spent sharing your story was a very positive experience that many of our football players can relate to. Many of the players have come up to me to thank me for providing this experience. Thank you for reaching out to us and giving our kids a real world look into life from a person who has lived what they are currently going through. Best of luck in all that you do! We appreciate you sharing your time with us!

Tyree had the focused attention of the room. His eloquent delivery and inspiring message, sparked a desire to be courageous in the face of adversity. Tyree's story encourages us all to keep striving, keep fighting, and use challenging circumstances as a catalyst for improvement. I strongly recommend Tyree visit with your organization and/or team. His motivational message has had a lasting impact on my life. - Brady Rourke, Associate Athletic Director, Gossett Student-Athlete Center, University of Maryland. 

Tyree's story and inspirational message is powerful, raw, and real. The teaching and coaching profession is filled with challenges, and he was the right kind of motivational speaker to rejuvenate and remind us all of who we are, and how important we can be to the young student athletes in our charge.