About the Author

TJ Sharitz

TJ Sharitz is the author of Control Freak: The Least Valuable Player, a powerful memoir about control, shame, surrender, healing, and the freedom found in trusting God.

A former All-American athlete, award-winning broadcaster, entrepreneur, husband, father, and storyteller, TJ brings a message that is honest, redemptive, and deeply relatable. His life has been marked by moments of pain, pressure, hidden struggle, and unexpected grace — from being diagnosed with dyslexia and held back in third grade, to navigating childhood trauma, business pressure, serious illness, and the exhausting need to appear strong and in control.

For years, TJ masked his pain with performance, humor, hustle, and achievement. But when control finally failed him, God began rewriting the story.

Today, TJ uses his voice to encourage students, families, churches, leaders, men’s groups, youth groups, and faith communities to stop carrying what they were never meant to carry, surrender control, and discover purpose in the pain. Through his book, speaking, video storytelling, and his Coincidence… or God? series, TJ shares real stories of surrender, faith, family, failure, healing, and the unmistakable grace of God in the details.

TJ and his wife, Jaci, live north of Atlanta in Cumming, Georgia, near beautiful Lake Lanier, along with their two beloved dogs — Dak, a loyal Rottweiler, and Layla, their brindle boxer. They enjoy spending time in their neighborhood, whether relaxing by the pool, unwinding in their backyard oasis, or heading out on the lake to take in the beauty of a sunset on the water.

Family is at the center of their lives, and one of their greatest joys is having both of their grown children living close by. They especially treasure hosting Sunday night family dinners, a time to gather, reconnect, and simply enjoy being together. Their daughter, Rachel, is an anesthesiologist assistant, and their son, Daniel, works in new business development for a commercial landscaping company.

At the heart of TJ’s message is a simple truth:
You do not have to carry what only God can hold.

Let's Go. Let God.