Born and raised in Liverpool, England, Tyler Shankly Hudson came to the United States in 2014 with hopes to obtain a college scholarship to play soccer and study in the U.S. university system. After making his way through the youth soccer system in the United Kingdom, coach Ty had spells with Liverpool School Boys, Wigan Athletic, and Morecambe F.C before making the trip across the pond.

After playing all 4 years and completing 2 bachelor of science degrees in biology and Health & Wellness at Dalton State College, Tyler launched Shankly Elite Training, LLC in June of 2022.