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The Out-Of-School Time Program Nurtures More Than Sports

September 26, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) runs the Midwest's largest out-of-school time program (OST). Developmental programming envelops many exercises and encounters outside regular school hours, including mentorship, weekly physical fitness, ongoing [...]

SMSBYA Recognizes Football Student of the Month for August, Nigel Cain

September 26, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

We are thrilled to announce our overall Football Student of the Month for August, Nigel Cain! Nigel Cain, a 9th grader at Martin Luther King High School, has been an [...]

SMSBYA Recognizes Volunteer of the Month for August, Sheronda Washington

September 26, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

We are delighted to announce our Volunteer of the Month for August, Mrs. Sheronda Washington. Sheronda Washington has been an extraordinary volunteer for the West Seven Rams, dating back to [...]

SMSBYA Recognizes Cheer Student of the Month for August, Cutora ‘Coco’ Bright

September 25, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

We are thrilled to announce our overall Cheer Student of the Month for August, Cutora 'Coco' Bright! Coco, a 5th grader at Detroit Leadership Academy, has shown extraordinary skill, dedication, [...]

The Power of Philanthropy Shown to the West Side Steelers

August 31, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

Addressing youth sports' scarce resources is a significant and extensive undertaking. The mix of actual work, collaboration, and self-improvement makes sports an optimal stage for encouraging positive change in youthful [...]

Rams vs Titans 10U ‘Game of the Week’ Was a Surprising Matchup

August 28, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

Sound Mind Sound Body kicked off the first week of games for the season this past weekend by highlighting the game of the week. In a thrilling match-up between the [...]

Sound Mind Sound Body Pays Homage to the Queen of Detroit

August 16, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

By Jalisa Bannerman, SMSB Journalist The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, formerly Chene Park, is an iconic outdoor amphitheater among one of the busiest waterways in the world. Renamed in 2019 after [...]

The Rams and Steelers Support One Another During the Summer Showcase

August 15, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association kicked off another weekend of Summer Showcase games. The Westside Steelers and West Seven Rams took over the River Rouge High School field on [...]

The Detroit City Lions Represent Big During Summer Showcase

August 11, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

Sound Mind Sound Body and Detroit PAL presented one of Detroit's biggest collaborations last weekend. The Detroit City Lions vs. the Michigan Outlawz Summer Showcase merged communities throughout the field [...]

The Summer Showcase Sells Out: The Spartans vs. The Falcons

August 11, 2023 by Jalisa Bannerman in Blog / Press

Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association kicked off another weekend of Summer Showcase games. The Detroit Spartans and Southfield Lathrup Falcons took over the River Rouge High School field on [...]

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