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Under the Radar Talent Is Another Wow Factor For the High School 7v7 Event

Blog, PressJuly 11, 2023367Views 0Likes 0Comments

DETROIT: Sound Mind Sound Body is one day away from hosting its fifth annual 7v7 High School Showcase at Wayne State University. As notable players and powerhouse teams are set to make their way to one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, SMSB is eager to provide a platform for players to…

Wayne State’s Showcase: Elite Players Produced Speed, Speed and More Speed

Blog, PressJune 9, 2023350Views 0Likes 0Comments

DETROIT - Look no further if you were looking for speed at the Wayne State ’National College Showcase.' The fastest time was a 4.38 run by 2025 RB Ronny Johnson from Dexter HS in Michigan. Johnson tested well in the shuttle and the L drill to go along with speed. Johnson has a nice size…

Jackson State University to participate in SMSB HBCU College Academy

BlogMay 2, 2022452Views 0Likes 0Comments

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature Jackson State University and its football coaches. Like many…

Tuskegee University football to participate in SMSB HBCU College Academy

BlogMay 2, 2022446Views 0Likes 0Comments

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature one of the premier HBCUs in the country,…

Rams advance to B Team finals with big win over Ducks

UncategorizedNovember 15, 2020403Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Michael Pearce SMSB Intern Writer In the B Team semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 14, the 5-1 West 7 Rams controlled both sides of the ball, defeating the 4-2 Oldtown Ducks 32-0. Quarterback C.J. Sadler was effective from the first play of the game, where he ran 48 yards for a touchdown. Sadler not only put in work…

Two-Sport Star Cephus Harris, ‘Ever Since I Went to Sound Mind Sound Body I Worked More’ …

BlogOctober 14, 2020449Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief Cephus Harris recalled a session at Sound Mind Sound Body where the receiver’s coach, Javid James (BEON Wide Receiving LLC), was giving him an earful. “There was something I was doing wrong, and he kept yelling at me,’’ said the Mount Clemens Chippewa Valley junior running back. “He was really tough on…

How I Went From No College Football Offers to Three in Three Weeks

BlogOctober 7, 2020372Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief Cornell Perry was entering his junior season at Woodhaven High School with no college football offers. The 6-foot, 170-pound safety heard about the benefits of being part of the Sound Mind Sound Body program and thought three weeks ago was the right time. “My dad (Ryann Perry) knew a person who was able…

You Do the Math, or You Could Let Antonio Gates Jr. Do It For You

BlogOctober 6, 2020479Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief One of the secrets Tasha White revealed about her son, Antonio Gates Jr., is that the Dearborn Fordson junior wide receiver / defensive back loves math. “A lot of people don’t know that about him,’’ said White. “Ever since he was young he loved math. People probably look at him and say…

Detroit King and SMSB, Legacy Coming Full Circle

BlogAugust 4, 2020615Views 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…

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

Press, Recent NewsJuly 4, 2020362Views 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, 2020447Views 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…

Player Spotlight: Warren De La Salle RB/DB Jordan Rogers

Blog, Q+AJanuary 9, 2019449Views 0Likes 0Comments

The class of 2020 prospect starred at the 2018 Sound Mind Sound Body Michigan Showcase. And for his efforts, he was named one of the top running backs at the three-day Showcase, which took place from Dec. 26-28. The two-time state champion rushed 68 times for 600 yards -- 8.8 yards per carry -- and two…

Under the Radar Talent Is Another Wow Factor For the High School 7v7 Event

Wayne State’s Showcase: Elite Players Produced Speed, Speed and More Speed

Jackson State University to participate in SMSB HBCU College Academy

Tuskegee University football to participate in SMSB HBCU College Academy

Rams advance to B Team finals with big win over Ducks

Two-Sport Star Cephus Harris, ‘Ever Since I Went to Sound Mind Sound Body I Worked More’ …

How I Went From No College Football Offers to Three in Three Weeks

You Do the Math, or You Could Let Antonio Gates Jr. Do It For You

Detroit King and SMSB, Legacy Coming Full Circle

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

Player Spotlight: Warren De La Salle RB/DB Jordan Rogers

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