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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Detroit, MI - Calling all athletes and football enthusiasts! Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association is thrilled to announce its second annual League Wide Scrimmage and Media Day. This exciting and action-packed event will occur on August 19 at Wayne Memorial High School.
The highly anticipated scrimmage and media day will feature 10 of the…
Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association (SMSBYA) partnered with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and 3D Institute to provide world-class comprehensive development training to over 1,100 volunteers. The 'Goodness over Greatness' training sessions occurred on July 17 and July 31 at St. John Armenian Church in Southfield.
Volunteering is a profound way to…
Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association kicked off its first round of Summer Showcase games this past weekend. The Eastside Raiders vs. River Rouge Jr. Panthers took over the River Rouge High School field, and the Old Town Ducks vs. Detroit Titans graced the field of East English High School. The remarkable events merged teams…