SMSB Blog

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Set, ready, set! Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) is conducting its first Detroit City Cheer Championship this Sunday. Eleven of Detroit’s most elite cheer teams will compete in the local qualifier to advance to regionals in November. Partnered with the school... Read More

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Shawn Lloyd has been a passionate and faithful volunteer to the Southfield Lathrup Falcons organization for the last eight years. Her commitment to serving was ignited through her sons, who have made their mark as football players. As the organization’s... Read More

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Respectfully serving the Eastside Raiders’ organization as the team mom of flag cheer, Ashley is making her mark as an astounding volunteer. Ashley is notorious for maneuvering within unbalanced areas with only a few months under her belt. Led by... Read More

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Germani Simmons, a 3rd grader at Wilde Elementary and a cheerleader for the Oldtown Ducks 8U, has much spunk and enthusiasm. Dominating her first year of cheering with so much growth, Germani is already hoping to do what she has... Read More

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Patrick Foster, a Motor City Wolverine 12U football player and a great motivator, is a standout student at Legacy Academy. Optimistic and driven to win, Patrick upholds a team culture of perseverance and harmony. Wearing #1 in his second year... Read More

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Morgan Sampson, a Detroit Spartans 14u cheerleader and a freshman at Belleville High School, is an undeniable leader. Disciplined and cognizant of herself at such a young age, Morgan is wise beyond her years. As a multifaceted student-athlete, Morgan is... Read More

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Toya Williams has quickly established an outstanding rapport as a volunteer within her first year with the Detroit City Lions. Fueled by wanting to ensure her son sees how fully invested she is in his interests, Toya’s help goes beyond... Read More