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The Fifth Annual City-Wide High School Showcase Was a Success

Blog, PressJuly 17, 202349Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Fifth Annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) High School 7v7 Showcase was a smashing success, with over 32 schools in attendance over the two-day event (July 12-13). Defending state champions, top college prospects, and powerhouse teams took the field of Wayne State University to compete against some of Michigan’s best players at every participating…

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

Blog, PressJuly 11, 202359Views 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…

It Is More Than Just a Game for Coaches Attending the High School 7v7 Showcase

Blog, PressJuly 9, 202383Views 0Likes 0Comments

The High School 7v7 Showcase is set to highlight some of the greatest players in America while also recognizing the contributions and impact of coaches. Over 30 schools will compete in one of Michigan's most extensive high-level 7v7 showcases. Powerhouse teams and skillful players are groomed by committed coaches passionate about more than the game…

Legends Are Born in Michigan: Nationally Ranked Talent Will Attend 7v7 Showcase

Blog, PressJuly 8, 202373Views 0Likes 0Comments

Former NFL players and homegrown legends Jerome Bettis, Tyrone Wheatley, and Antonio Gates are products of Michigan's finest. So it should come as no surprise that the upcoming High School 7v7 at Wayne State will showcase nationally ranked talent from one of America's most gifted states. July 12th - 13th will mark the best preseason…

The College Showcase Proved to Be a Good Bonus for Parents

Blog, PressJune 14, 202373Views 0Likes 0Comments

DETROIT - The National College Showcase was an opportunity for exposure and growth for more than just the attending athletes. Parents were given access to head coaches from the Power Five, HBCUs, D2 colleges, and representatives from the football community. Parents of Supermax 100 shared positive feedback about the parent seminar segment of the showcase…

Supermax 100 Takes Competing to the Next Level, the ‘National College Showcase’ Will Be No Different

Blog, PressMay 31, 202347Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National College Showcase at Wayne State will be Supermax 100's playground. The well-versed and highly skilled group takes competition to the next level. Supermax's own Cedrick Wilson covers another rich set of athletes as the nation begins to make its way to Detroit to watch the undeniably talented group: 2025 TE Maxwell Richardson- Forest…

Supermax 100 is Days Away From a Motor City Takeover

Blog, PressMay 30, 202362Views 0Likes 0Comments

Supermax 100 is pumped with high-profile athletes and rare talent. The team is just days from a heavily expected showing at the Wayne State National College Showcase. Athletes are ready to show their skills and increase their knowledge among over 80 college coaches. Cedrick Wilson did thorough evaluations of top prospects stretching across the nation…

Talent Search Equips Students With “Postsecondary Information to Make Informed Decisions” During Meet & Eat

Blog, PressMay 12, 202339Views 0Likes 0Comments

Meet & Eats are monthly postsecondary enrichment sessions facilitated to service 500 Sound Mind Sound Body's Talent Search Program recipients held through specific high schools: Denby, East English, Martin Luther King Jr., and Harper Woods. The program aims to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and…

Jakobe Watkins went from a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus to four offers and more to come

BlogNovember 20, 202058Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief Jakobe Watkins knew something was wrong. In March of 2019, after completing a season at Belleville High School where he was named All-Conference and made some All-State teams as a freshman offensive lineman, he felt something uncomfortable in his left knee. “I was at the Nike Opening in Akron,’’ said Watkins. “We were…

Detroit’s Western International Lamont Parks Jr., ‘He’s a beast. He’s one of the best route runners in the state.’

BlogNovember 17, 202060Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief Lamont Parks Jr., is in the middle of two relationships and only time would tell which one he’d choose. The Detroit Western International junior is a top-flight wide receiver and made the All-Detroit Public School League team. He’s also a shooting guard on the basketball team and made All-PSL. “Which one do I…

Meet Da’Veon and Davion. More than the pronunciation of their names in common, they have SMSB, ‘the best program in the country.’

UncategorizedNovember 12, 202053Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief Da’Veon Turner called Army coach Jeff Monken on his birthday with a present. “I told him I was committing to Army,’’ said Turner, a senior defensive back at Harper Woods High School. “I can’t even begin to tell you how excited he was. They were yelling and screaming. It was great. It’s a…

Meet Cass Tech’s Deone Walker, a 6-feet-7, 315 Pound Junior

BlogNovember 3, 202079Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Perry A. Farrell SMSB Editor-in-Chief Bobby Simes Jr., had to tell Deone Walker Jr., it was okay to hit his little league football opponents. “He was always the biggest kid on the team,’’ said Simes, his Detroit Giants youth league coach. “He was a gentle giant. He didn’t want to hurt anybody. He wasn’t aggressive at first.…