We are pleased to announce that the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy is now back in action and fully equipped to take on the challenges of the athletic, life skill, and academic season. As we approach our 20th anniversary, we are proud to offer America’s best football program for free, thanks to the support of our esteemed partners and sponsors.
Our offseason program is designed to provide extensive support to selected scholar-athletes through athletic training, 7v7, mentoring, college visits, camps, recruiting, life skills, parent seminars, and SAT Prep. We are proud to offer a comprehensive schedule for the upcoming season, which includes listings of our PSAT exam this weekend at Detroit Country Day and our highly anticipated National Invitational on December 26-27.
We maintain a rigorous selection process, and all SMSB Academy participants aged between 8 and 17 years old are required to undergo an intensive process of interviewing and evaluations before being selected. With a waiting list growing extensively, our most updated 2023-2024 roster for the season includes some of America’s most elite players:
| 10u |
| Dreyden Martin |
| Jarreau Guidry |
| Jalen Harden |
| Austin Davis |
| Edward Watkins III |
| William McMichael II |
| Andre Rooks |
| Dallas Harris |
| TR Ellis |
| Madison Bright |
| Derrick Bloodsaw Jr |
| Camdon Pratt |
| Josiah Doggett |
| Jermaine Redd |
| Zachary Tate |
| 12u |
| Darnell Canady |
| Brakhard Lawler |
| Terrell Phillips Jr. |
| Alex Cross |
| Tristian Locke |
| Daton Batts Jr. |
| Braden Holzen |
| Kasyn Ditmyer |
| Amari Dorsey |
| Lavert Farris Jr |
| Leron Beamon |
| Brandon Johsnon Jr. |
| Saul Williams |
| Damari Ingram |
| Samir Anderson |
| Blake Hearns |
| Troy Yharbrough |
| Ay’Den Bowens |
| Martez Chambliss |
| Ashton Sutton |
| LaRon McKay |
| Mason Woods |
| Timothy Williams |
| Thomas Jones |
| Karie Clinton |
| Djoser Tabron |
| Jordan Anthony |
| Devon Troup Jr. |
| Gerald Batchelor |
| James Baldwin |
| Jahleel Mitchell |
| 14u |
| Jaidyn Martin |
| Masai Ali |
| James Torain III |
| Dawoud Issa |
| Don Spillers |
| Amir Chaney |
| Chase Johnson |
| Jemaile Harden |
| Donald Tabron |
| Drew Sheridan |
| Bobby Christian |
| Myles Matlock |
| Tyler Trusel |
| Xhzavier Perry |
| Carlos Lopez |
| Julian Hayes |
| Robert Thompson |
| Thurston Brooks |
| Jayden Bell |
| Joel Williams |
| Cayden Jackson |
| Lamarcus Army |
| Marion Stewart |
| Christian Griffin |
| Drake Martin |
| Jerrimiah Cross |
| Kameron Lowe |
| Mylan Griggs |
| Xavier Tate |
| David Yharbrough |
| Julius Barnett |
| Grayson Thurston |
| Journey Parker |
| Cairo Lily |
| Jaidyn Mott |
| Kamryn Hall |
| Luke Roussin |
| Peyton Robinson |
| William Welch IV |
| Cameron Sims |
| Grant Fernandez |
| Kennard Smith |
| Christian Marshall |
| Easton Meek |
| Amir Forris |
| Christopher Hawley |
| 15u |
| Jaidon Windom |
| Derrick Williams |
| Quran Stewart |
| Michael Dukes III |
| Deneir Harris-Wright |
| Isaiah Gray |
| Darryl Folks III |
| Obi Duru |
| Sammy Eyde III |
| Kyle Spears |
| Donavan Jones |
| Lucas Schwenn |
| Terrance Ivy II |
| Lorenzo Barber |
| Jesse Little Jr. |
| Jeremiah Hicks |
| Emory “Tre” Jones III |
| Davion Reese |
| Anthony Cartwright |
| Conor Gallagher |
| Antonio Vasquez |
| Jaccarri Anderson |
| Giancarlo Vitti |
| Karnell Moore |
| Chad Willis |
| Collin Sumpter |
| Dylan Stewart |
| David Krall |
| Jeremiah Davis |
| Kennedy Netter Smith |
| Elijah Warren |
| 18u |
| Dreshaun Johnson |
| McKale McDowell |
| Kolton Porter |
| Jayden Savoury |
| Elijah Jones |
| Drew Rankin |
| Josh Lemanski |
| Elisha Durham |
| Trey Graham |
| Desmond Straughton |
| Santino Cicarella |
| Daveyier Wilson |
| Daylon Doe |
| Antwon Thomas |
| Malik Murrell |
| Lamont Wilcoxson Jr |
| Dimari Malone |
| John Baker |
| Jermiah Taylor |
| Rondre Austion |
| Marcello Vitti |
| Lamarcus Beverly |
| Mason Chadwell |
| Calondrey Hardy |
| Rashawn Kirk |
| Ryan Counts |
| Nate Rocheleau |
| Jaden Mills |
| Jonathan Edison |
| Donavon Lyons |
| Bryce Underwood |
| Nikkos Davis |
| Desmon Yharbrough |
| Gary Maxwell |
| Joseph Tate |
| Jevon Martin |
| Derrick Jackson |
| Angelo Chapman |
| Hanklin Elston |
| Donovon Triplett |
| Antonio Solares-Vitti |
| Ronald Fleming |
| Wes Nichols |
| Kory Amachree |
| Peyton Trammer |
| Carson Lovett |
| Avery Taylor |
| CJ Sadler |
| Trae Taylor |
| Darryl Flemister |
| Dakota Guerrant |
| Lineman |
| Samuel Banks |
| Jeremiah Benson |
| Jaylan Campbell |
| Lamar Fairfax |
| Trezelle Jenkins Jr. |
| Gregory Myles |
| Joshua Bryant |
| Joshua Paramore |
| Jameer Henry |
| Gavin Fernandez |
| Caleb Lane |
| Dawoud Issa |
| Landon Duffany |
| Jordan Henry |
We look forward to a challenging and rewarding season, and we encourage all interested individuals to complete a nomination form to be considered for the SMSB Football Program. Space is limited, and we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
About Sound Mind Sound Body Youth Association:
Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) is a proven platform that ensures students matriculate to post-secondary education by successfully prioritizing and balancing a unique curriculum that combines life skills, athleticism, and academics. STUDENT + ATHLETE + SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY + SOUND DECISION MAKING = SUCCESS.
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