SOUND MIND SOUND BODY FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Foundation-a 501(c)3 charity-is a leading mentor of young student-athletes in under-served communities across America. SMSB is dedicated to reducing high school dropout rates while increasing college enrollment and scholarship obtainment among student-athletes in under-served communities using football as a vehicle to success. The Foundation’s premier program is the Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy. Our aim is to create well-rounded students that understand the SMSB formula for SUCCESS is STUDENT + ATHLETE + SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY + SOUND DECISION MAKING = SUCCESS.
About This Cause
What began as a one-day camp has transformed into the Sound Mind Sound Body Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization providing year round programs for student-athletes. The Sound Mind Sound Body Foundation mission is to improve the number of high school students in under-served communities that are on track to graduate high school and eligible for college admission. Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) accomplishes this mission by using athletics as a vehicle to teach youth to exert equal amounts of energy to academics, life skills and character. Our aim is to create well-rounded students that understand the SMSB formula for SUCCESS is STUDENT + ATHLETE + SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY + SOUND DECISION MAKING = SUCCESS. In the summer of 2004, 100 young men and their parents attended the first Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) Football Academy and heard about the importance of academics and life skills, while under the watchful eye of college coaches. In 15 years, the SMSB Football Academy has expanded to over 10 locations including Washington, D.C., Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles. Out of SMSB Football Academy grew, Maximum Exposure (Max Ex), our 7v7 travel team is comprised of top players who compete locally and nationally in 7v7 tournaments. From the SMSB Football Academy and Max Ex grew the Sound Mind Sound Body Foundation. In the last two years, the growth of SMSB has been substantial. In 2017, the SMSB Headquarters opened inside the Mack Athletic Complex. The SMSB Headquarters is a center for comprehensive football student-athlete development for under-served youth in Metro Detroit. SMSB Project100, a 23-week long college readiness program for students who play football, began in the fall of 2017. SMSB Project100 keeps Metro Detroit youth off the streets on the weekends, in a safe environment, around caring mentors and offers Detroit youth a unique experience. SMSB Project100 participants receive 100 hours of athletic training, mentoring and academic readiness. Academic readiness includes leadership, goal setting, self-esteem, communication, teamwork, perseverance, health, college readiness, and financial literacy. After academic readiness, the student-athletes begin the training portion of the weekly program. December 2017, SMSB held its first “Day of Inspiration” featuring internationally renowned motivational speaker, Dr. Eric Thomas and its first Michigan Invitational camp at Ford Field. Over 500 youth participated in the events during these two days. In 2018, the two events were held again and a third day of combine testing was added at SMSB Headquarters. Again, over 500 youth participated in the event spanning three days. In 2018, SMSB held its first Spring Break College Tour sponsored by UAW-Ford. During that week along the eastern seaboard, the 100 young men visited 11 colleges, visited nine historic sites and museums, and attend three camps. In 2019, 100 young men toured 13 colleges in the south, visited four historic sites and museums and attend two camps. Our growth has been incredible and it we do it for the youth, their families, and our community. Since 2004, Sound Mind Sound Body remains committed to HOPE, EXPOSURE, READINESS, & SCHOLARSHIPS. OUR PROGRAMS SMSB Project100-23-week winter mentoring program for 200 youth that is focused on mentoring young men with aspirations of earning college scholarships. As part of the program, student-athletes receive: SAT prep, academic tracking for college readiness, life skills speakers, college and career planning, mentoring and position specific training. Parents also receive “Recruiting 101” seminars. Spring Break College Bus Tour- Provides students an opportunity to explore colleges, including Historically Blacks Colleges and Universities, visit landmarks, museums, and participate in local football camps. Academic Tracking for College Readiness-Each semester high school coaches or parents/students submit player transcripts to SMSB for academic evaluation. SMSB Summer Leadership Day Camp- Boys and Girls in middle school attend summer day camp. Each student receives nutritious breakfast and lunches, field trips, life skills and leadership training, academic enrichment, and physical activity. Sports Physicals-Partner with the DMC and other organizations to provide Detroit youth with free sports physicals, including cardiac screening, at our headquarters. Cleats for Kids-Giveaway up to 3,000 Adidas cleats for PSL, Detroit PAL, and AYF youth players. Equipment for Teams- Provide equipment such as footballs, 1st down markers, mouthpieces, first aid kits and other items to youth and high school football programs. SMSB Football Academy- Camps are held in the spring and summer and provide motivational and life skills speakers, parent seminars, recruiting seminar, player discussion panels, combine testing, position specific training and exposure. Max Ex 7v7 Travel Team- Top players travel to compete in local and national tournaments against the top players in the country, visit colleges and meet college coaches. SMSB Headquarters- Detroit’s only indoor facility that provides athletic training, mentoring, tutoring, summer camps, position specific training, and Max Ex 7v7. IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS • Years of service: 15 years of consecutive national service • Students served: Over 14,000 student-athletes have attended Sound Mind Sound Body programs • High school graduates: 96% of Sound Mind Sound Body student-athletes have graduated high school • Earned college scholarships at SMSB camps or bus tours: Over 2,000 offers received by SMSB student-athletes • Program hours: The average SMSB Project100 student-athlete spends receives 45 hours of SAT prep and life skills development per year. SMSB camp attendees receives 1.5 hours of life skills development per camp • Volunteer hours: Over 12,000 of dedicated service to the youth of Detroit • Engagement : SMSB Project100 student-athletes have a 95% weekly attendance rate • Retention: Over 80% of SMSB camp attendees enjoy and return on average for 2-3 years • Cleats: Over 5,000 pairs of free cleats given away • SMSB Alumni in NFL: 33 SMSB student-athletes have been drafted by or are playing in the NFL