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Athletics
AT A GLANCE: ATHLETICS
For several decades, St. Philip’s has provided arguably the largest and most diverse athletics program for 4 – 14 year olds in the southern sector of Dallas.
Athletics Stats
Currently, over 300 children participate as St. Philip’s Saints in football, cheer, basketball (girls and boys), baseball and lacrosse. Our Girls 14U and Boys 10U basketball teams advanced to the 2014 TAAF State Tournament in Waco. Our Pee Wee Football
Team are North Pop Warner League Champions and the Pee Wee Cheerleaders are 1st Place Southwest Regional Champions.
Former and Current St. Philip’s Saints Excelling on the Field and in the Classroom
Chase Kennedy and Anthony Andrews are named Pop Warner Little Scholars. This coveted honor recognizes football players who maintain a 93% average and above.
Kylan Johnson, a former Saint, graduated Skyline High School and recently signed with the University of Florida, where he received a full athletic scholarship.
Former Saint, Desmond Dwayne Luster, Jr., recently graduated in the top 10% of his class at Skyline High School. He will be attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK on an athletic and academic scholarship.
Brandon Averette currently attends Richardson High School and was named MVP of the district, All region, First Team, and received Academic All District Honors.
St. Philip’s Secures a Former Minor League Player as Baseball Coach
Harold Myles, Sr., CEO of Throw Strikes Baseball Academy, is committed to revitalizing inner city communities through the game of baseball and the wholesome family atmosphere associated with “America’s favorite pastime.” Myles, a native of Mississippi and former player for Mississippi State University and the New York Mets, is trying to penetrate the southern region of Dallas. “We started our programs with Dallas Park and Recreation and Texas Rangers’ community outreach,” he explains. “It’s been a challenge because most parents look at baseball as a hobby, instead of a serious sport. Through Throw Strikes and growing St. Philip’s baseball program, we hope to promote and recruit a new generation of baseball players and fans.”
Like all of St. Philip’s athletics coaches, Myles is a volunteer and his passion for the game is infectious. He’s holding out hope that baseball will improve families and the inner city as a whole.
Meet New Athletics Department Staff, Tosheia Smith
“My experience with St. Philip’s has been excellent. I love working in such a diverse, family-oriented environment. I am very happy to be a part of the St. Philip’s family.”
– Tosheia Smith, St. Philip’s Athletics Assistant
Kylan Johnson
Desmond Dwayne, Jr. Tosheia Smith
Harold Myles, Sr.
