An amazing accomplishment given the emotional turmoil the program has undergone, not to mention the physical absence of a select group of players (most notably star running back Silas Redd) that opted out of State College, PA to avoid the sting of NCAA sanctions.
They need not only the education and vocational skills we provide, but also, and most importantly, the emotional and social support that allows them to hope again. 93% of the women participating in our program have lost family members from regional warfare or localized violence.
Mixon launched a new training program early this year that he says teaches every leader from sergeants to generals how to help soldiers with emotional problems.