He finished his high school career with 76 goals and 23 assists and was a 1975 and 1976 First Team All State player.
[1] Tyma attended Cleveland State University where he played on the men's soccer team from 1976 to 1979.
[2] In 1980, Tyma turned professional with the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League.
On March 31, 1982, the Sting traded Tyma, Dave Huson and their 1983 third round draft pick to the Tulsa Roughnecks in exchange for Duncan McKenzie.
On June 13, 1982, the Roughnecks Tyma and Tim Twellman to the Sting in exchange for Tasso Koutsoukos.