SMSB In The News

2025

January

MLive

-> Lake Fenton quarterback Chad Christian boosts profile at Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy

TBD

State of Michigan

-> LEO: SMSB Foundation

March 20

CBS Detroit

-> We are ALL IN for After-school programs! If you missed, check out our CBS Detroit News Segment!

April 8

FOX 2 News

-> Sound Mind Sound Body helps students find balance between school work and athletics

April 8

FOX 2 News

-> Our President & CEO, Curtis Blackwell shares how Sound Mind Sound Body program is changing lives of Students

May 21

FOX 2 News

-> Fox 2 Visits SMSB Out-of-School Program: See What the Students Have Achieved

May 22

FOX 2 News

-> Fox 2 News Spotlights SMSB Out-of-School Time Program and Student Achievements

TBD

State of Michigan

-> LEO: SMSB Foundation

July 18

24/7 Sports

-> Sound Mind, Sound Body Academy in good hands as talented 2029 class takes off

2024

September

CBS Detroit

-> Sound Mind Sound Body hosts 3rd annual cheer showcase at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater

TBD

WXYZ-TV Channel 7

-> We are ALL IN for After-school programs! If you missed, check out our CBS Detroit News Segment!

TBD

The Michigan Insider

-> Detroit 7-on-7 preview with Bryce Underwood, Jeremiah Beasley, and more!

TBD

Click on Detroit

-> Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown shows support for girls flag football

2023

December 23

Detroit News

-> Wolverines Johnson, Morgan give back at toy donation event

December 25

The Michigan Insider

-> Inside Will Johnson and Semaj Morgan 's inaugural toy drive

2022

December 30

Michigan Daily

-> ‘To whom much is given, much is expected:’ It took a whole team to get Will Johnson where he is today

May 13

PRNewswire

-> Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation and Beyond Basics Launch Paid Educational Virtual Summer Program for Student-Athletes

December 28

On3

-> Curtis Blackwell breaks down Michigan recruiting and SMSB

May 13

PRNewswire

-> Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation and Beyond Basics Launch Paid Educational Virtual Summer Program for Student-Athletes

2021

January 6

PRNewswire

-> Popular Football Academy, Elite Talent Football Academy, Partners with Other Organizations to Host the NCEC Camp Series in 12 Major Cities Across the United States

2021

The Michigan Insider

-> 2022 Grosse Pointe (Mich.) South CB Will Johnson at Sound Mind Sound Body Pro Day (6/28/20)

2020

February 25

247Sports

-> Recap: Sound Mind Sound Body/Max Ex Media Day

July 1

Fox 2 News

-> Detroit grad paying it forward to Sound Mind Sound Body sports academy

February 23

WolverinesWire

-> How Curtis Blackwell and SMSB prepare athletes for high-level football

August 31

CBS News

-> Sound Mind Sound Body Strives To Deliver Academics, Athletics And Life Skills

May 13

Newswire

-> Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation and Beyond Basics Launch Paid Educational Virtual Summer Program for Student-Athletes