“It was one of the hardest transitions to make for any athlete especially if the athlete gets cut off short in their career as I did. It’s difficult because all you know is your sport and you never think about doing anything else.”

"Truthfully! I really want my brothers to read. Reading is fundamental! In our Black Culture we glorify so many things. We promote so many things. We are proud of so many things. But sometimes we forget the basic things, like unlocking our minds, through the power of reading."

"At the core of it, the relationship with the players was important. The players trusted and believed in me and that made it such a great organization.”

“Whatever it is that you want to do or get into long term start building the foundation for that now. Don’t wait until you're recently retired from your sport of choice.”

“I wanted to be able to teach athletes about the entire spectrum of being a professional athlete. I wanted athletes to come to utilize their platforms that best benefit them."

Tyrell Zimmerman has partnered with the DuBois Integrity Academy (DIA) in Riverdale, GA. He and his team of former & current NFL, MLB, and NBA players brought an innovative approach to DIA. The partnership was built around DIA’s highly successful eight (8) week “Power-Prep” afterschool program which was created in 2018 to enhance academic achievement and build confidence prior to the Georgia Milestones test, which is taken by all 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students. For the full article click here …

"I wouldn't necessarily call it a niche but reminding them that simple lifestyle changes such as reading , holistic healing and investments can make a major impact in their life."