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Michigan Afterschool Program Ambassador

Awards, BlogMay 24, 2025144Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Afterschool Alliance's Afterschool Ambassador program identifies afterschool providers and advocates of special achievement and helps them raise their voices in support of afterschool. Read Full Article Press Release

Out-of-School Time Spring Showcase to Celebrate Student Success at Wayne State University

Blog, PressMay 21, 2025178Views 0Likes 0Comments

Detroit, MI – May 20, 2025 – Sound Mind Sound Body, in partnership with the MiLeap and community organizations, will host the Out-of-School Time (OST) Spring Showcase on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Wayne State University Field House, 1290 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 482011. This year’s theme,…

President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Awards, BlogMay 14, 2025124Views 0Likes 0Comments

President and Co-Founder, Sound Mind Sound Body Foundation Curtis Blackwell II, president and co-founder of the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation, stands as a national leader in youth development, education, and athletics. With over two decades of unwavering commitment, Blackwell has dedicated his life to empowering students in underserved communities-using sports as a powerful…

PSAT and MSAT Top Performers of SMSB Are Recognized for Their Academic Success

Blog, PressJune 3, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

With great pride, we share the news of Sound Mind Sound Body's recent efforts to ensure academic success for its athletes. By prioritizing academics and providing opportunities for test-taking, SMSB has demonstrated its commitment to the growth and development of its participants. In December, students in the SMSB program were allowed to complete the PSAT…

The Youth League Season is Loading With a New Spring Football League in the Mist

Blog, Press, TrendingMay 2, 20244KViews 0Likes 0Comments

During a live broadcast, the Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association (SMSBYA) announced its 2024 Season Schedule, participating organizations, and its first Spring Football League. The organization has achieved great success in its second year, including being the first youth organization to cheer at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, state and regional rankings in both…

Supermax 100 Top 20 Player Spotlight: Tarrion Grant

Blog, PressDecember 23, 2023619Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Tarrion Grant, a 4-star athlete from Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, TN, is gearing up to attend the Supermax 100 National Invitational in Detroit. The two-day event promises to cover a range of activities, including an alum luncheon, a bowl game outing, biometric measurements, a NIL seminar, an…

Rams vs Titans 10U ‘Game of the Week’ Was a Surprising Matchup

Blog, PressSeptember 6, 2023500Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sound Mind Sound Body kicked off the first week of games for the season this past weekend by highlighting the game of the week. In a thrilling match-up between the West Seven Rams and Detroit Titans 10U youth division at DEPSA, fans received an exhilarating presentation of athleticism, determination, sportsmanship, and chants from the…

The Power of Philanthropy Shown to the West Side Steelers

Blog, PressAugust 31, 2023573Views 0Likes 0Comments

Addressing youth sports' scarce resources is a significant and extensive undertaking. The mix of actual work, collaboration, and self-improvement makes sports an optimal stage for encouraging positive change in youthful lives. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tabron have utilized their resources to make a generational impact in youth sports for the third year. Helping raise…

Sound Mind Sound Body Pays Homage to the Queen of Detroit

Blog, PressAugust 16, 2023500Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Jalisa Bannerman, SMSB Journalist The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, formerly Chene Park, is an iconic outdoor amphitheater among one of the busiest waterways in the world. Renamed in 2019 after civil rights activist and Queen of Detroit, Aretha Franklin, the historic venue holds the very essence of transcending societal norms through groundbreaking forms of expression…

The Rams and Steelers Support One Another During the Summer Showcase

Blog, PressAugust 15, 2023434Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association kicked off another weekend of Summer Showcase games. The Westside Steelers and West Seven Rams took over the River Rouge High School field on Saturday, August 12. The Showcase brought together two long-standing organizations for a day of outstanding performances, friendly competitiveness, and support. The Rams and Steelers…

The Detroit City Lions Represent Big During Summer Showcase

Blog, PressAugust 11, 2023628Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sound Mind Sound Body and Detroit PAL presented one of Detroit's biggest collaborations last weekend. The Detroit City Lions vs. the Michigan Outlawz Summer Showcase merged communities throughout the field of DEPSA High School. The fundraising event was an opportunity for young athletes to compete and make adjustments ahead of the season. Sports enthusiasts…

The Summer Showcase Sells Out: The Spartans vs. The Falcons

Blog, PressAugust 11, 2023649Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association kicked off another weekend of Summer Showcase games. The Detroit Spartans and Southfield Lathrup Falcons took over the River Rouge High School field on Saturday, August 5. The Showcase unified the community and rallied sports enthusiasts to watch the performance of notable skill, competitiveness, and sportsmanship. The primary…

Michigan Afterschool Program Ambassador

Out-of-School Time Spring Showcase to Celebrate Student Success at Wayne State University

President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

PSAT and MSAT Top Performers of SMSB Are Recognized for Their Academic Success

Supermax 100 Top 20 Player Spotlight: Tarrion Grant

Rams vs Titans 10U ‘Game of the Week’ Was a Surprising Matchup

The Power of Philanthropy Shown to the West Side Steelers

Sound Mind Sound Body Pays Homage to the Queen of Detroit

The Rams and Steelers Support One Another During the Summer Showcase

The Detroit City Lions Represent Big During Summer Showcase

The Summer Showcase Sells Out: The Spartans vs. The Falcons

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