On January 20, the travel team of America's top youth program, Sound Mind Body Max Ex Season, experienced a unique Media Day at Detroit Country Day High School, where student-athletes took part in a photoshoot.
The program, which focuses on academics, athletics, and life skills, aims to help athletes develop their confidence. During the Media…
Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) takes a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its Talent Search students from Detroit King and Harper Woods during the Christmas Holiday. The organization has entered its third year of developing and delivering education services and support to multiple schools, including Harper Woods, Denby, King, and East English, with…
By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Shavar Young, a three-sport athlete, is already looking forward to another successful football season, fueled by his speed and strength development. The 2026 4-star of Brentwood Academy (Tenn.) has been named as a receiver for The Tennessean's All-Midstate Large Class teams for the 2023 high school football season. Young…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
Kory Amachree is a young athlete with big dreams. His goal for his freshman year was to earn a spot on Haslett High School's varsity team. And he accomplished that goal.
As one of the top recruits and running backs in the class of 2026,…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
Trae Taylor and his father, JR Taylor, spend their Sundays during the off-season traveling over five hours back and forth to practice. Attending practice with Sound Mind Sound Body comes with traveling a considerable distance from the Taylor family, who make their trip from Illinois each…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
Dakota Guerrant, the young football star from Harper Woods, has emerged as a rising talent in the state of Michigan.
Recently, he led his team to victory in the State Championship and was named to the prestigious 2023 Detroit News All-East High School Football Teams and the 2023…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
Detroit King edge rusher Xavier Newsom is a promising young football player who has been gaining recognition as a quiet storm veteran of the Sound Mind Sound Body program.
Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 220 pounds, Newsom is a four-star athlete who always moves with the mindset of…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
Darryl Flemister III's remarkable freshman season at Detroit King High School was characterized by his "bad play, good play, next play" mindset.
Standing at 6 foot and weighing 160 pounds, Flemister led his team to the district finals and made it to the regional semi-finals. He threw for…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
DiMari Malone's exceptional skills on both offense and defense make him a true dual threat on the football field.
As a two-year veteran of the Sound Mind Sound Body program, Malone has consistently worked hard and focused on the possible returns of his investments, which have helped him…
By Jalisa Bannerman
SMSB Journalist
Marcello Vitti, the Class of 2026 defensive back at Dearborn Divine Child, is a rising star both on and off the field.
Standing tall at 6 feet and weighing 190 pounds, Vitti has been named First Team All-State by the Associated Press as a DB and First Team…
We are pleased to announce that the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy is now back in action and fully equipped to take on the challenges of the athletic, life skill, and academic season. As we approach our 20th anniversary, we are proud to offer America's best football program for free, thanks to…
Attention all cheerleading enthusiasts! Prepare to cheer on 40 of Sound Mind Sound Body’s talented cheer teams as they embark on an exciting journey to compete in the prestigious AYC National Championship at Silver Spurs Arena December 8-10 in sunny Florida. From jaw-dropping pyramids to gravity-defying flips, the cheerleaders of Sound Mind Sound Body…