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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.

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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

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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 dedicated much of his life to the game of basketball. Raised in a large basketball family, he developed a strong understanding of the game, a competitive foundation, and a passion for player development at an early age.

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Macon graduated from Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2005. A four-year varsity basketball letter winner, he earned three varsity letters at Rancho and one at Westview High School in Portland, Oregon. He received All-Sunrise Region honors during both his junior and senior seasons and was named Rancho’s team MVP as a senior.

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After high school, Macon attended Treasure Valley Community College, where he

earned All-East Region honors during his sophomore season and was recognized among the top 100 junior college players in the nation. His success at the junior college level led to an opportunity to continue his collegiate career at the NCAA Division I level with the University of South Alabama.

 

Following college, Macon began an international professional basketball career that spanned nearly a decade. He competed in six countries across four continents, including the Dominican Republic and locations throughout Europe, Africa, and Australia. His time abroad allowed him to compete at a high level while gaining valuable experience in diverse basketball systems, coaching philosophies, and cultures.

 

Throughout his playing career, Macon also developed a strong passion for coaching, mentorship, and player development. While competing internationally, he trained and worked with athletes at multiple levels, including youth, high school, collegiate, and professional players. Those experiences shaped his ability to teach the game, build meaningful relationships, and help athletes grow both on and off the court.

 

Coach Macon brings more than 15 years of coaching experience. He has served as a high school head coach, led competitive AAU and club basketball teams, and coached internationally at the 14U and 18U levels in Australia. He currently serves as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Warner Pacific University. His coaching philosophy is centered on skill development, discipline, accountability, basketball intelligence, and long-term personal growth.

 

In 2016, Macon founded Macon Progress to expand his commitment to serving athletes and communities through basketball. The organization was created to develop young people both on and off the court, using the game as a platform to teach leadership, character, responsibility, and essential life skills.

 

Since founding Macon Progress, Coach Macon has trained and mentored numerous collegiate and professional players while helping many student-athletes earn opportunities to continue their academic and basketball careers at the college level. His work remains focused on holistic development, meaningful mentorship, and preparing athletes for success in basketball, education, and life 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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Booking Schedule

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Notable Players

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

Riley Anderson
Aundre'e Polk
Immanuel Allen
Jake Spurgeon

Adam Wolfe (Team Progress)

College: Whitman (D3)

 

Alex Choi (Team Progress)

College: Siskiyous (JUCO)

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Andwele Bridges (Team Progress)

College: Whitworth (D3)

 

Aundre'e Polk

College: Corban (NAIA)

 

Bode Totorelli (Team Progress)

College: St. Olaf (D3)

 

Cade Collins

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

 

Caelen Robinson

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

Professional: Europe

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Caleb Cronn (Team Progress)

College: Cal State. Monterey Bay (D2)

 

Christian Allen

College: Sterling (NAIA)

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Dash Nicely (Team Progress)

College: Linfield (D3)

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Dashawn Gaston (Team Progress)

College: Portland CC (JUCO)

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Davis Ebenal (Team Progress)

College: San Diego Miramar (JUCO)​

Dax Hanzlik (Team Progress)

College: Pima CC (JUCO)​

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Dayton Jenkins (Team Progress)

College: Western Oregon (D2)

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Hasaan Herrington Jr.

College: Alaska Anchorage (D2)

 

Immanuel Allen

College: Abilene Christian (D1)

Professional: Europe

 

Islam Muzaffarov (Team Progress)

College: Highline College (JUCO)

 

Jacey Canalin

College: Embry Riddle AZ (NAIA)

 

Jake Spurgeon

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

Professional: Europe

 

Jalen Childs (Team Progress)

College: Central Washington (D2)

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Jett Birdsall (Team Progress)

College: Pacific University (D3)

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Jha-Barrie Portis

College: MCLA (D3)

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Josh Brown

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

Professional: Latin America​

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​​Josiah Timpson

College: Treasure Valley CC (JUCO)​

Kayin Turner (Team Progress)

College: Warner Pacific (NAIA)

 

Michael Walker

College: Lewis & Clark (D3)

 

Mir Smolin (Team Progress)

College: New York (D3)

 

Morgan Harris

College: Rockingham CC (JUCO)

 

Nima Vaday

College: Warner Pacific (NAIA)

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Oliha Loyuk (Team Progress)

College: Warner Pacific (NAIA)

 

Riley Anderson

College: Northwest Christian (NAIA)

 

Sam Curvy (Team Progress)

College: Saint Mary's (D1)

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Sam Harrison (Team Progress)

College: Warner Pacific (NAIA)

 

Sataievior Ayilola

College: State Fair CC (JUCO)

 

Sidney Jones (Team Progress)

College: Lewis & Clark (D3)

 

Tandreikus Miles

College: Concordia (NAIA)

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Wyatt Horner (Team Progress)

College: Colorado School of Mines (D2)

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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