footballacademy

180 articles published

Applications for SMSB E.L.I.T.E. are Now Open

Blog, Recent NewsAugust 16, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Due to COVID-19, In May 2020, the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy launched "SMSB E.L.I.T.E.," a 10-week virtual summer learning experience for Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) student-athletes. Students received 50 hours of one-on-one virtual tutoring and mentoring comprising literacy enrichment, SAT prep, athletic training, and college and career readiness skills. …

Aaron Scott, Milk Means More Providing Nutritional Sustainability One Meal at a Time

BlogAugust 15, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson SMSB Alum / Intern - Staff Writer In recent years, athletic programs across the NCAA’s Power 5 conferences (Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12 and PAC-12) have been paying special attention to the food they provide their student-athletes. Programs like Clemson and Alabama are pouring large amounts of money into the fueling…

SMSB E.L.I.T.E. Building Confidence for Pershing’s Kevin Parker

BlogAugust 10, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson SMSB Alum / Intern – Staff Writer For Kevin Parker, enrolling at Detroit Pershing High School in 2018 was a “wake up call.” Pershing is known for being a basketball powerhouse in the state of Michigan, and has produced notable alumni on the court like Steve Smith, Keith Appling, and Kay Felder. The…

Detroit King and SMSB, Legacy Coming Full Circle

BlogAugust 4, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson SMSB Alum / Intern – Staff Writer Detroit Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School has a long history as a football powerhouse, not only in the city of Detroit, but in the state of Michigan. Detroit King has produced All-Americans, collegiate ball players across all levels, and many have gone on to…

Taking Advantage of the SMSB E.L.I.T.E. Opportunity, and Making the Most of It

BlogJuly 28, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson SMSB Alum / Intern – Staff Writer Masai Reddick is one of Detroit Cass Technical High School stars on the rise. The 6’4 285-pound offensive tackle will be entering his junior year this fall, and already possesses the maturity and wisdom of someone who has graduated college. Reddick holds scholarship offers from Ole…

Sound Mind Sound Body, A Life-Changing Force In the Community

BlogJuly 10, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson SMSB Alum / Intern – Staff Writer While there have been no reliable studies in recent years that calculate the literacy rate for Detroiters, it is not lost on many residents that illiteracy in our communities is a real thing. At a time when conversations on building generational wealth and gaining…

Detroit Athlete Donating High School Grad Money to Sports Academy that Helped Shape His Life

Press, Recent NewsJuly 4, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A Detroit high school graduate is paying it forward by donating the money he gets from his open house graduation celebration to Sound Mind Sound Body, a sports academy that he says helped shape his life. Dorian Mausi is getting a full ride to play football at Duke University after…

SMSB Continues to Take Steps to Change the Narrative Through Virtual Literacy Program

BlogJune 30, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson SMSB Alum / Intern – Staff Writer Amid circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic, schools across the state of Michigan were forced to close their doors on March 16. Educational instruction took on the form of online coursework and lessons. However, in cities like Detroit, where the poverty rate is nearly three…

Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy Launches Virtual Program, Graduates 12 to NFL

Blog, Recent NewsMay 10, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Detroit, Mich., April 27, 2020 -- When you’re potentially competing with video games, hunger pains, lack of parental support, and attention deficit, it becomes extremely difficult to garner online youth engagement for extracurricular educational purposes, but not for the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy. Due to COVID-19, SMSB took their grass-root initiatives from the…

SMSB Owns the Weekend with Sneaker Ball and adidas Cleat Giveaway

Blog, Press, Recent NewsApril 18, 20191KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Detroit Football was at the forefront Saturday night at the Sound Mind Sound Body Dream Big Detroit Youth Sneaker Ball. The 15-year anniversary celebration took place on Sound Mind Sound Body’s home turf at The Mack Athletic Complex, and successfully honored the impact of football in the Motor City -- both past and present. A variety of…

2018 Michigan Showcase Impacts Over 350 Student-Athletes

Blog, Recent NewsJanuary 28, 20191KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body Michigan Showcase was a smashing success, with over 350 student-athletes in attendance over three days (Dec. 26-28). Eric Thomas, aka “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher,” rocked the stage at Detroit Cass Tech HS on Day 1 (the “Sound Mind” portion of the three-day Showcase), spreading his message of taking…

Meet the Top Defensive Linemen from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Recent NewsJanuary 24, 20191KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Sound Mind Sound Body Michigan Showcase concluded on Dec. 28 at Ford Field, with a 7-on-7 tournament conducted to close out the day. Over the course of three drill-filled sessions, the Showcase attendees were broken up into groups based on position, and each group was trained by former players and/or coaches with expertise at the…