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…
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
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…
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
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
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
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…
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…