Myles continues to make difference with Boys to Men

Eddie Myles made a difference for the Mississippi State Bulldogs when he was on the football field.

He is still trying to be a good influence and still uses the MSU campus to get that done.

On June 17, Myles will once again be involved with the Boys to Men Life Skills Academy at the Shira Fieldhouse.

Myles has been encouraged by the increased numbers in the last couple of years since taking a hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“We are actually back on the mend,” Myles said. “Since COVID happened, it certainly downsized greatly. Hopefully this year we can get that nice crowd that we were accustomed to.”

The subjects covered during the sessions that take place between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.are college prep, etiquette with authorities, anger management and mental health, bullying, community service and financial management. Social media exploitation with youth has been added to the list this year.

“One new thing on the agenda that's been talked about is their use of social media, especially when they are being attacked by the unknown and the viewing of these pictures,” Myles said. “That's one of the things we're trying to make a good message for those kids to make sure they know what they are doing.”

A special guest speaker is being planned and will be announced at a later date. It is expected to be a prominent sports figure in the community.

Registration is free for ages 10-18 with lunch and a free tshirt will be provided. Anyone interested, can register at gtasigmas.org\boystomen. Myles said donations for the event can be made at the same site.

“We've had quite a few people to donate for the cause,” Myles said.

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