The Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation-a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization-is a leading mentor of students in under-served communities across America. SMSB is dedicated to reducing high school dropout rates while increasing college readiness and scholarship obtainment among students through extracurricular activities.

 

The Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 2004 using sports as a vehicle to connect with students to learn that equal amounts of energy must be applied to both books and ball. Our Sound Mind Sound Body curriculum combines academics, athletics, and life skills development training for both students and parents to create well rounded families that understand this formula for a successful life. Our program mission is to improve annual student persistence rates, increase high school graduation rates, and increase enrollment in programs of postsecondary education.

Board of Advisors

Curtis Blackwell

Founder and President

Michelle Franklin

Member

Turquoise Neal

Member

Dr. Cecil Forbes

Member

Deon Johnson

Member

Dr. Latoya Thompson

Member

Tamone Martin

Member

Abdullah Muhammad

Member

Keyonta Wilson

Member

Francine Whu-Muhammad

Member