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Our Mission

At the heart of Macon Progress lies the aim to empower players through the game of basketball, providing a foundation for life skills. Our coaching not only emphasizes fundamental basketball skills and intelligence but also instills vital character traits that extend beyond the realm of the game, contributing to success in all aspects of life. We underscore values like teamwork, discipline, resilience, and effective communication.

As a platform supported by the 501(c)(3) Macon Progress Foundation, our comprehensive approach reaches beyond the court, molding players to thrive in various scenarios. This dual commitment to basketball excellence and life skills guarantees that every player nurtured by Macon Progress evolves into a well-rounded, accomplished individual, making significant contributions within the realm of the sport and on the broader path of life's journey.

PROGRESS

/pro-gres/

Def:

Improvement or movement towards a predetermined destination or goal. Often used to describe production or

gaining knowledge.

Lead Staff

Tyrell Macon
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Tyrell Macon

Founder and Director

Formerly known as Tyrell Timpson, Tyrell “Ty” Macon has been immersed in the game of basketball his entire life. He comes from a large basketball family and developed a strong foundation in the game at an early age.

 

A 2005 graduate of Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Macon was a four-year varsity letter winner. He earned three varsity letters at Rancho and one at Westview High School in Portland, Oregon. During his high school career, he was a two-time All-Sunrise Region selection as a junior and senior. He was also named Team MVP during his senior season.

 

After high school, Macon attended Treasure Valley Community College. During his sophomore season, he earned All-East Region honors and ranked among the top

100 junior college players in the nation. His success at the junior college level led him to continue his collegiate career at the NCAA Division I level at the University of South Alabama.

 

Following college, Macon pursued a professional basketball career overseas. He played internationally for nearly a decade. His career spanned six countries across four continents, including North America (United States and the Dominican Republic), Europe, Africa, and Australia. During this time, he competed at a high professional level while gaining valuable experience in diverse basketball systems and cultures.

 

Alongside his professional playing career, Macon developed a strong passion for coaching and player development. He worked with athletes worldwide while playing abroad. His experience includes training and mentoring players at various stages of development, from youth and high school athletes to collegiate and professional players.

 

Coach Macon brings over 10 years of coaching experience. He has served as a head coach at the high school level and within AAU club programs. Internationally, he coached 14U and 18U teams in Australian leagues. His coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development, discipline, accountability, and long-term growth.

 

In 2016, Macon founded Macon Progress to formalize his commitment to giving back through the game of basketball. The program was created to develop athletes both on and off the court. Its mission is to use basketball as a vehicle to teach life skills, leadership, and character.

 

Since launching Macon Progress, Coach Macon has worked with numerous collegiate and professional-level players. He has also helped place many student-athletes into college programs on basketball scholarships. His work continues to focus on holistic development, mentorship, and preparing athletes for success beyond the game.

Our Services

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Skill Development

We offer comprehensive year-round skill development training options tailored to school-aged individuals (aged 5-18), providing personalized one-on-one sessions, small group training sessions, specialized skills classes, breakfast club workouts, and more. All skill levels and playing experience are welcome!

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Youth Teams

Team Progress is a comprehensive year-round competitive basketball program for players in grades 2nd through 12th,  designed to provide a platform for development under elite-level coaching instruction while testing their abilities against the highest level of competition in their respective age groups.

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Camps | Clinics

We offer a range of seasonal and specialized skill development camps and clinics tailored towards school-aged individuals (aged 5-18). Our camps and clinics are designed to enhance players' understanding and skill set but also to foster growth in a competitive environment. All Skill levels are welcome!

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Notable Players

Notable players we have worked with through our training and AAU programs

Adam Wolfe

College: Whitman (D3)

 

Alex Choi

College: Siskiyous (JUCO)

 

Aundre'e Polk

College: Corban (NAIA)

 

Bode Totorelli

College: St. Olaf (D3)

 

Cade Collins

College: Linfield (D3) | California Lutheran (D3) 

 

Caelen Robinson

College: Arizona St. (D1) | Portland St. (D1)

Professional: Europe

Caleb Cronn

College: Cal State. Monterey Bay (D2)

 

Christian Allen

College: Sterling (NAIA)

Davis Ebenal

College: San Diego Miramar (JUCO)

Dax Hanzlik

College: Pima CC (JUCO)

Dashawn Gaston

College: Portland CC (JUCO)

 

Hasaan Herrington Jr.

College: Alaska Anchorage (D2)

 

Immanuel Allen

College: Abilene Christian (D1)

Professional: Europe

 

Islam Muzaffarov

College: Highline College (JUCO)

 

Jacey Canalin

College: Embry Riddle AZ (NAIA)

 

Jake Spurgeon

College: Seattle (D1) | Azusa Pacific (D2)

Professional: Europe

 

Jalen Childs

College: Mt. Hood (JUCO) | Central Washington (D2)

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Jett Birdsall

College: Pacific University (D3)

Jha-Barrie Portis

College: MCLA (D3)

 

Josh Brown

College: UTEP (D1) | Cal St. Dom. Hills (D2) | Eastern Oregon (NAIA)

Professional: Latin America

Josiah Timpson

College: Treasure Valley CC (JUCO)

 

Kayin Turner

College: Utah State Eastern (JUCO)

 

Michael Walker

College: Lewis & Clark (D3)

 

Mir Smolin

College: New York (D3)

 

Morgan Harris

College: Rockingham CC (JUCO)

 

Nima Vaday

College: Warner Pacific (NAIA)

Oliha Loyuk

College: Mt. Hood CC (JUCO)

 

Riley Anderson

College: Northwest Christian (NAIA)

 

Sataievior Ayilola

College: State Fair CC (JUCO)

 

Sidney Jones

College: Lewis & Clark (D3)

 

Tandreikus Miles

College: Concordia (NAIA)

Testimonials

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I played for Team Progress throughout my high school career, and it was one of the most impactful experiences I’ve had both on and off the court. All of the coaches are great, and the program is extremely demanding, they push you past your limits every day, but it’s all for the best of your development and getting you truly prepared for college basketball.
 
Ty in particular, has been an amazing mentor for me. He’s helped me a ton as a basketball player, but more importantly as a person. He genuinely cares about kids, both on and off the court, and is always looking for ways to help players reach their goals. Through Ty and the rest of the coaching staff, I learned valuable life lessons that go far beyond basketball. Team Progress does an incredible job developing players while also building great people, and it’s easily one of the best AAU programs in the state of Oregon.

Islam Muzaffarov

Century High School '25

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