Miles Smith Is Leading By Example

I have had the chance to talk to Miles on several occasions now. And, the result--the response is still the same. I always say the same thing after I speak with him and that is, "What a wonderful articulate, humble, and intelligent young man.

I also come away feeling if the plight of his generation depends on his demeanor and success then they have an outstanding chance to be avantgardes in all their endeavors.

Miles continues to exceed expectations with others as well. He is a student-athlete that takes his performance in the classroom, and on the field very seriously. He is considered one of the once in a life time athletes who leads by example at all times.

A RB for Alpharetta High School in Alpharetta Ga, his performance in both arenas is getting him attention from Darmouth, Duke, Air Force, Navy, and Wake Forest.

Football has become a sport that he plays very well. He has been clocked at 4.6 in the 40. Now, of course we know that is not the fastest time we have heard of in the 40 but, it's something to be said for football speed and Miles seems to be okay in that department. And, at 5'9 205 lbs, I would hate to see him coming with a full head of speed if I were a DB or a LB.

The last time I talked to Miles he said, "I really enjoyed my visit to the Naval Academy. I had a chance to talk briefly with Coach Kim Niumatalolo and shake his hand."

He later indicated he wouldn't mine going to a college on a football scholarship and be on campus with that type of structured environment.

He said, "I got to shadow another cadet for the weekend, and the schedule and the demands are nothing like they portray on TV or like some of the rumors have indicated. I really had a good time." And, he indicated that small close knit campus feel is a lot like all of the schools that are pursuing him at his time.

Coach Andre Wise from Tygtal Exposure says, "Miles has good speed. He is great in catching balls out of the backfield. He can exist in the spread or the I-formation. He creates his own space and in my book is a good power runner."

In addition Coach Wise and Coach White of Tygtal Exposure says, "Miles maybe selling himself a little short in his total ability and what he can bring to a university and a football program. He has the talent to attend a Vanderbilt or Wake Forest and completely perform within their academic standards

He takes academics seriously
and has a 3.6 at Alpharetta High School. He wants to be a Biology Major. He says, "The world of Science and the different actions and reactions to Science has always fascinated me."

I applaud him for this selection of Science and Biology....and, his fascination. We need more of our young people in the nation to focus on Science and Math. We are light years behind the rest of the world in our performances when it comes to these two subjects.

Miles says he owes his football development and skills improvement to Coach
Wise and Coach White of Tygtal Exposure and Sports Consulting. He said, "They have been really good for my success and approach on training and working out. They both give it to me straight and make sure to give me a lot of information to make good decisions. They are also very funny and very down to earth coaches. And, they are passionate about what they do and genuine with every one of us. I got to know them through my friends that were working with them, and I am happy I have the chance to work with them now."

As a parent myself, you can' t asked for a more settled, mature, and intelligent person to raise. I definitely wish him nothing but the best.

His parents, John and Tonya Smith have every reason to be proud. And, they have every reason to celebrate Miles evolution into this leader that we know now. I am sure they have a lot to do with it.

Miles has his whole life in front of him, and seems to lead by example for sure.