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

BlogOctober 6, 20201KViews 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…

A fight to step outside their comfort zone, led to a discovery of self, solace and serenity

Blog, Recent NewsSeptember 1, 2020858Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Jennifer L. Payne Writer Due to COVID-19, in May of this year, the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy launched an innovative virtual literacy program, SMSB E.L.I.T.E. This program consisted of 50 Detroit Public School Community District student-athletes being given one-to-one literacy and reading comprehension tutoring, and mentoring in the areas of financial…

Detroit King and SMSB, Legacy Coming Full Circle

BlogAugust 4, 20201KViews 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, 2020778Views 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, 20201KViews 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, 2020679Views 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, 2020896Views 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…

Meet the Top Defensive Linemen from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Recent NewsJanuary 24, 2019611Views 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…

Meet the Top Linebackers from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Recent NewsJanuary 24, 2019693Views 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…

Meet the Top Running Backs from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Recent NewsJanuary 24, 2019711Views 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…

Meet the Top Offensive Linemen from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Press, Recent NewsJanuary 12, 2019722Views 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 on the final day, the Showcase attendees were broken up into groups based on position, and each group was trained by former players and/or coaches…

Meet the Top QBs from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Blog, Press, Recent NewsJanuary 12, 2019629Views 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…

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

A fight to step outside their comfort zone, led to a discovery of self, solace and serenity

Detroit King and SMSB, Legacy Coming Full Circle

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

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

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

Meet the Top Defensive Linemen from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Meet the Top Linebackers from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Meet the Top Running Backs from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Meet the Top Offensive Linemen from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

Meet the Top QBs from the 2018 Michigan Showcase

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