Anthony Richardson is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Inside the Lines Training, Inc. (ITL), which was started in 2017 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. ITL provides academic, leadership, and athletic support to students & student-athletes. Anthony helped start this organization because of his passion for helping students succeed in both the academic and athletic arenas.
Anthony helped start this organization because of his passion for helping students succeed in both the academic and athletic arenas. Anthony brings a wealth of expertise to ITL. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice (Cum Laude), a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching, Masters of Arts Degree as an Education Specialist/Supervisor of Instruction and Certification as a Special Education Middle School Teacher. From 2010-2013 he served as an investigative social worker for the State of KY, advocating for the welfare of children. He is currently a certified teacher and behavior coach in the Jefferson County Public School Systems. In addition, he coaches football for area high schools and serves as the 8th Grade Defensive Line Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the Kentucky Future Stars program.
Anthony’s interest in helping student athletes stems from personal experience. He started playing football at the age of four, continued playing through college, and reached the professional level. While playing for Kentucky State University, he was recognized for his talent by receiving such honors as All Conference 2007 & 2008 as well as Team Captain and Defensive MVP 2007 & 2008. In addition, he was selected to play in the Division II All American Heritage Bowl. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Anthony played Arena Football for the Montana Outlaws (2008-2009) and the Kentucky Xtreme, where he was the Team Captain and achieved First Team All-Conference 2013-2014.
From his vast experiences, Anthony understands enabling the success of student athletes requires addressing both their academic and athletic needs. He is passionate about supporting their development in both areas. He encourages students to strive for academic excellence while pursuing excellence in their sport of choice. Prior to starting ITL, during his free time he held tutoring and skills development training at no cost. Mr. Richardson is married to Danielle, they reside in Louisville, KY with their two sons, Anthony II and Andrew.