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My Return, and My Time with SMSB E.L.I.T.E.

BlogAugust 21, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Tyriq Thompson In 2012, I attended my first Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy camp held at Southfield High School. It was my first time ever participating in a camp of that magnitude. I hadn’t even decided which high school I would attend in the fall, yet SMSB had me thinking about college.…

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

Press, Recent NewsJuly 4, 2020817Views 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…

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…

Meet the Top Linebackers from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Recent NewsJanuary 24, 2019824Views 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…

SMSB 7vs7 Detroit Showcase Primer

Blog, PressJune 26, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Camp and 7-on-7 season throughout the United States have kicked off, and Sound Mind Sound Body is once again at the forefront. The second annual SMSB 7vs7 Detroit Showcase kicks off Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett, and the sheer number of top teams and players throughout the state of Michigan that…

Jourdan Lewis Makes Impact at First Annual Youth Camp

Blog, Press, Recent NewsJune 2, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

DETROIT - Dallas Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis hosted his first WR vs. DB Skills Camp at the Detroit PAL headquarters on Sunday. The free event for hundreds of middle schoolers and ninth-11th graders featured a multitude of talented recruits, 45 of which have already received scholarship offers. Jourdan Lewis was the “man of the hour”…

Lawrence Thomas, New York Jets Defensive End/Fullback

Blog, Q+AApril 14, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Sound Mind Sound Body Football alum was a four-star recruit coming out of Detroit Renaissance, and was ranked the No. 1 player in Michigan for the class of 2011 by 247Sports. A Michigan State graduate who earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology, Thomas was a four-year letter winner for the Spartans, and started two seasons…

Jaylen Kelly-Powell, Michigan Defensive Back

Blog, Q+AJanuary 29, 2018980Views 0Likes 0Comments

The freshman was a part of the Sound Mind Sound Body Football program for four years. He was a four-star recruit coming out of Detroit Cass Tech, and was ranked the third-best player in Michigan for the class of 2017 by 247Sports. The pre-med major, who has aspirations of becoming an orthopedic doctor one day,…

My Return, and My Time with SMSB E.L.I.T.E.

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

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

SMSB Owns the Weekend with Sneaker Ball and adidas Cleat Giveaway

Meet the Top Linebackers from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

SMSB 7vs7 Detroit Showcase Primer

Jourdan Lewis Makes Impact at First Annual Youth Camp

Lawrence Thomas, New York Jets Defensive End/Fullback

Jaylen Kelly-Powell, Michigan Defensive Back

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