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We are a professional comprehensive sports agency dedicated to assisting athletes, and other sports personnel, accomplish their life goals. Many ways in which we effectively assist our clients are through conducting thoughtful playing career management, facilitating strategic marketing and endorsement deals, and optimizing profitable business ventures. We understand an athlete’s playing career is a limited journey. All playing careers eventually end at some point, at least in the professional realm. Therefore, we focus our business efforts in maximizing an athlete’s playing career profitability, while also assisting our athletes in developing their post-playing career business endeavors.

There is no “one size fits all” approach here. We work diligently with our clients tailoring our representation services to exceed their goals and expectations. At Born Ready Athletes, LLC, we work tirelessly for our clients.

It is our company’s mission to “plant the seeds of success, cultivate effective growth, and yield the fruits of our collaborative efforts."

ABOUT US

Are you BORN READY?

Every human is ‘BORN READY’ to do something no other human can do….

What were you BORN READY to do?!

To say you are BORN READY means you have identified your purpose and you are inspired to showcase your purpose to the world. BORN READY ATHLETES take pride in their talents and are dedicated to developing their craft. They know it’s their birthright to strive for greatness in all their endeavors!

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TEAM

BORN READY Athletes was founded by three gentlemen who remain committed to helping athletes EXCEED their sports career goals and aspirations. Dwight (“Mitch”), Tyrone (“T.J.), and Matthew (“Cooley”) each possess unique personal and professional backgrounds which assist them in cultivating genuine relationships with their clients. These three gentlemen embrace the process of helping prospective professional athletes earn a professional playing career. They also thoroughly enjoy helping athletes find and navigate their post-professional sports careers. With a multitude of resources at their disposal, they are equipped to effectively represent athletes from all walks of life! Are you BORN READY for their exemplary services?!

Tyrone Johnson

Email: Tyrone@BornReadyAthletes.com
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Currently Located: Austin, TX
Education
- Mayfair High School (2003); University of Texas At Arlington (2011), Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology; Lasell College (2016), Masters of Science - Sports Management
Professional Experience
- Account Manager; Sales Consultant
Football Experience
- Intern (2012) - Allen Wranglers Professional Indoor Football; Collegiate Football Coach (2015-2017) - Texas Wesleyan University
All-Time Favorites (Team, Player, & Coach): 1995 Dallas Cowboys, Michael Vick, Jimmy Johnson
Current Favorites (Team, Player & Coach): Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott & Mike Tomlin
Best Football Moment
- Coaching at Texas Wesleyan University, RB's Coach, I had the only all conference player on our team that year in my position group
Personal Interest: Reading, Video Games, Spending Time with my Wife and Two boys (Troy and Trent)
Affiliations or Organizations of membership: Dallas Cowboys Season Ticket Holder
Additional Information: Sports in General are a passion of mine, but teamwork, overcoming challenges and assisting young adults in achieving their personal and professional goals is what it is all about for me!

Dwight Mitchell, Jr., Esq.

Email: Mitch@BornReadyAthletes.com
Hometown: Essex and Union County, NJ
Currently Located: NJ/NYC
Education
- Union High School (2007); Morehouse College (2011), Bachelor of Arts - Spanish; Cornell Law School (2017), Juris Doctor
Professional Experience
- Lawyer; Sales and Marketing Professional.
Football Experience
- Dwight played on the same high school football team as former NFL safety, Isa Abdul Quddus.
All-Time Favorites (Team, Player, & Coach): 1972 Dolphins (because they NEVER LOST), Odell Beckham Jr., & Mike Tomlin
Current Favorites (Team, Player & Coach): Jacksonville Jaguars, Odell Beckham Jr., & Mike Tomlin
Best Football Moment
- Playing football my senior year of high school because it was only my second year ever playing organized football and I earned 3rd team all-county and 2nd team all-conference honors
Personal Interest: DJ'ing and producing music; driving exotic cars; high-end fashion; traveling
Affiliations or Organizations of membership: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Newark Alumni Chapter, Spr 12’)
Additional Perspectives: "Fortune favors the BOLD!"

Matthew Cooley

Email: Cooley@BornReadyAthletes.com
Hometown: Vossburg, Mississippi
Currently Located: Seattle, Washington
Educational History:
- Quitman High School 2009, Sport Coaching Education B.S. University of Southern Mississippi 2013, Sports Management M.S. University of Southern Mississippi 2014
Professional History:
- Recreational Sports; Intramural Activities
Experience in Football/ Sports
- Player: High School Football Offensive Tackle 2005-2009; Coach: Offensive Line Coach Hattiesburg High School 2012-2014
All-Time Favorites (Team, Player, & Coach): 1999 Tennessee Titans, Steve McNair, Tony Dungy
Current Favorites (Team, Player & Coach): Tennessee Titans, Derrick Henry, Eric Bieniemy
Best moment related to football.
- First round playoff win against Stone County in 2008. As a high school player, team went from 2-8 sophomore year to 9-1 during Senior year. Win represented all the work put in to change the culture and bring back our football program from mediocrity.
Personal Interest: Music, Live Sporting Event Attendance, Travel, Shoes, Graphic Design, & Cars
Affiliations or Organizations of Membership: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. 2011 Initiate Theta Eta Chapter
Additional Perspectives: “Those Who Watch the Wind, Will NOT Sow.”