University of Georgia Athletics
Robert Miles
December 15, 2008 | General
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Robert Miles
Assistant Athletic Director CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
Robert Miles serves as Assistant Athletic Director CHAMPS/Life Skills Program for the Athletic Association. He is charged with preparing student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing field. The focus of CHAMPS/Life Skills is on five commitments that are critical in the personal growth and development of student-athletes. They are Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Personal Development, Commitment to Service, and Commitment to Career Development. This past year University of Georgia CHAMPS/Life Skills was selected as a “Program of Excellence” by the Division 1A Athletic Directors’ Association. This award program is designed to honor achievement and is presented to those schools that are excelling in “preparing student-athletes for life”. Robert served in the Academic Counseling Unit for over 10 years prior to moving into this position.
A graduate of St. Jude High School in Montgomery, Alabama, Miles walked-on at Georgia, and earned a scholarship after his freshman season on the Junior Varsity. He started at defensive end on Georgia’s 1980 National Championship Team. Robert then served two years as a graduate assistant within the football program. He received his B.S. Ed. Degree from Georgia in 1982.
Miles and the late Felicia Crowder Miles have three sons, Joshua David, Caleb Paul, and Nathan Robert.
