Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Tylyn Trummer, founder of Tru Innovative Athletics. I’m based in Omaha, NE, with roots and experience that stretch to New Orleans and Denver. I’m a proud graduate of Tulane University and the University of Florida.
Over the past 13 years, I’ve worked across the college and professional sports landscape, gaining a deep understanding of the industry’s evolving demands. As the business side of sports continues to grow, one thing has become clear: athletes and coaches need more than just talent to thrive—they need support, strategy, and a reminder of the power they hold.
That’s why I launched Tru Innovative Athletics: to help athletes and coaches unlock their full potential both on and off the field. Our focus is on performance development, personal branding, and navigating today’s competitive sports environment with confidence and mental resilience.
TRU Advocates
Emma Smith - App State WBB
“I have had the pleasure of getting to know Tylyn over the past three years through her experience as the Director of Basketball Operations with the University of Denver women's basketball program, which I was a part of. During her time here, Tylyn has made profound impacts on coaches and athletes alike. She balanced an incredibly difficult and time-consuming schedule, while at the same time showed up every single day and poured into my teammates and me. She has such a positive attitude and makes everyone around her better. Not only has she influenced young women within college athletics, but I have seen the way she helped our organization run efficiently, while developing relationships with the other coaches and staff at the University of Denver. She truly has a gift of reaching people wherever they are at and understanding what will make them successful and encourages and pushes them to reach their potential. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
Additionally, she is incredibly reliable, authentic, caring, intelligent, and determined. I have seen her accomplish so many things over these past three years, including her amazing work for our social media platforms, as well as doing other graphics for our program. I have learned so many lessons from her that I will take with me into the future, and I know she will continue to do that in the future in any position she finds herself in.
I have no doubt that Tylyn will give everything she has to make this business successful and help reach as many coaches and athletes as possible. Her working experience in the past and the relationships she has built will continue to take her far in life. I truly believe that she can help so many people reach their full potential and be successful through partnering with her and TRU Innovative Athletics.”
Sara Miles - Assistant Coach WBB
“Tylyn made a lasting impact on our program as Director of Operations, elevating every area with her dedication, innovation, and leadership. She handled all logistics travel, scheduling, meals, and game-day operations with precision and care, allowing our staff and players to stay focused on performance.Beyond operations, Tylyn was a trusted mentor to our athletes, always advocating for their growth on and off the court. She built strong relationships, connected players with key resources, and fostered a supportive, empowering team culture.
Tylyn also brought creativity to branding and recruiting efforts, contributing to campus visits, social media, and program visibility. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and forward thinking mindset helped modernize our operations and set a higher standard. Any athlete or program that works with Tylyn through Tru Innovative Athletics will gain a passionate, committed leader who truly makes a difference.”
Jordan Jones - Arizona State WBB
Marquelle Dent - Assistant Coach WBB
Working alongside Tylyn has been an absolute privilege. She has an incredible ability to connect with student-athletes in a way that makes them feel supported, empowered, and accountable. Whether it was helping them navigate busy schedules, staying on top of academic responsibilities, or simply being a consistent, positive presence, she always showed up ready to help.
Tylyn is a natural multitasker, juggling countless responsibilities with ease and still finds time to check in personally with those around her. Her organization skills are unmatched, and she has a true gift for helping athletes manage their time. She’s someone both coaches and players can trust, rely on, and genuinely enjoy working with.
Her positivity, professionalism, and dedication make her an invaluable asset to any team.
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