AD47 Football Leadership Academy

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Former Laurel State Champion, Memphis Tiger, & NFL player Akeem Davis joins WDAM 7’s Scott Kirk in-studio to highlight the 12th annual AD-47 Leadership Academy, and his current venture as UNLV’s DB coach. ⬇️

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12th Annual AD-47 Leadership Academy Returns To Laurel ⬇️

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12th Annual AD47 Football Leadership Academy A FREE community event that allows campers to sharpen their Character, Leadership, Discipline, Follow-Through, and Grit through Football!!

Huge Congratulations to our very own Alan Follis! Alan was the MVP of the Inaugural AD47 Football Leadership academy in 2015! He went on to Lead West Jones to its first State Championship in the HISTORY of the School! Alan Went on to graduate from Mississippi State University. Now, He’s on his way to becoming a CERTIFIED Public Accountant. Alan has exemplified what The AD47 Football Leadership Academy embody. Character, Leadership, Discipline, Follow-Through, and Grit, All under the umbrella of FAITH! He serves his community each year as a coach continuously giving back. Keep setting the bar Alan. We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Alan Follis for passing all four sections of the CPA exam! 👏 While serving as a Graduate Assistant for the Adkerson School of Accountancy, Alan completed this major achievement in just 10 months. We’re grateful to have him and so proud of all he’s accomplished!

The AD47 Football Leadership Academy mourns the loss of Mr. Billy Howard. A true Pioneer and Visionary who not only loved his community, but was a consistent partner who generously poured into our youth. Thank you for a life well lived.

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100 kids turn out Saturday for 11th annual AD47 football skills camp Akeem Davis returns to Laurel to host annual camp