Coach Tyrone Richardon was named second head football coach at Midwest Prep Academy at the end of the 2018 season. He previously served as the Associate Head Coach and Defensive Line Coach. Coach Richardson entered the Semi-Professional ranks of football by playing with the Grand Rapids Crush. Tyrone dominated the line of scrimmage with impressive honors and accolades during his playing days. While studying the various coaches in the Arena Football League and at the Collegiate Level; this created the foundation of successful coaching at various levels which has translated into winning.
Richardson’s leadership traveled by obtaining a challenging high school football team then turning the Thornridge High School program into a winner. Coach Richardson is noted for turning programs around and developing student-athletes. Not only Richardson transforms football programs, but works closely with feeder programs to develop the future rising stars. Tyrone’s playing days included playing for Notre Dame’s current Head Coach Brian Kelly while Kelly was coaching at Grand Valley State. Richardson was a standout on the gridiron while accumulating many honors. Tyrone transferred to Grand Valley State from Grand Rapids Community College where he was selected First Team All-Conference Defensive Tackle for two consecutive years.
