Tyrone Smith, Former NFL Player | Author | Motivational Speaker | Business ProfessionalTyrone Smith is a nationally recognized lecturer and motivational speaker. After he retired from playing in the National Football League (NFL), Tyrone dedicated his life to empowering youth and young adults. He established First and Goal, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on providing programs and services to enhance academic, social and moral development. Every life has purpose and everyone has the opportunity to do a greater good in the lives of others. It is this belief that has driven Tyrone to implement successful youth development programs throughout the state of Texas and California, and also create the Journey Beyond Dreams College Experience Program that has enabled thousands of youth to gain the confidence needed in themselves and their abilities to succeed and graduate from college. Tyrone’s philosophy, which stresses educational prowess and proactive social behavior, helps today’s youth and young adults become the leaders of tomorrow. Tyrone is a published author with the recent release of his book entitled Outside the Huddle: Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life. Outside the Huddle describes Tyrone’s heart-pounding journey from being an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to becoming a first-generation college graduate, professional athlete and successful business owner. In his book, Tyrone attacks the issues today’s youth and young adults face with an explosive message delivered through the lessons he has learned along the way. Upon graduating from Willowridge High School in Houston, Texas, Tyrone Smith attended Baylor University in Waco, TX where he emerged as a starting player for the Baylor Bears football team and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Social Work. During his time at Baylor University, Smith met his wife DeMonica Smith, a fellow athlete who shared Smith’s spiritual and personal values as well as his appreciation for education and sports. He and his wife live in Houston, Texas with their three children, Whitney, Tyrone II and Tyler Smith.www.tyronesmith24.comFirst and Goal, Inc. www.teamfirstandgoal.orgEmail: info@tyronesmith24.com