Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Hosts “Bigger Than Sports” Panel 

Photo: (L-R) Chris Kyles, Jerome Bettis, Jemele Hill, Garlin Gilchrist II, and Hiram Jackson | Credit: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan During the first day of the NFL Draft, a prestigious panel took place at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan: Lloyd H. Diehl Club location. The panel featured Vice President of Sports for Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) Chris Kyles, NFL Hall of Famer Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan Garlin Gilchrist II, and CEO of Real Times Media Hiram Jackson. Sports journalist Jemele Hill moderated the panel. The conversation surrounded youth sports, how media affects young athletes, and having a “what’s next” plan. The panelists also shared their personal experiences as young athletes and provided insights on how to achieve success as business owners and community leaders. One of Chris Kyles’s commitments as VP at the BGCSM is to ensure youth are prepared on and off the field. He makes sure they understand that winning and losing go hand in hand. He also teaches youth to push through even when things get tough but not to give up because there’s always room to improve. “Win graciously, but if you...