Yes—we definitely started it, but I don't think we ever finalized the complete first chapter.

From what I can recover, here's where we left off:

• Your book's working title is Building Winning Cultures: Leadership Lessons from the Court, Classroom, and Community.

• You wanted it to be approximately 120–150 pages.

• We began Chapter 1 with a powerful opening scene. We revised it from an opening in a quiet gym to a stronger introduction centered around a quiet walk through the building, hearing the voices of students and athletes before the day begins.

• I also see that there's a manuscript in your files called "Building_Winning_Cultures_First_Manuscript.docx." That manuscript contains later chapters (including Chapters 4–7 and the final chapter), so we've made substantial progress on the book overall. However, I don't have evidence that Chapter 1 was completed in its final form.

My recommendation is that we make this book truly yours instead of trying to reconstruct pieces from memory.

We can:

1. Finish Chapter 1 completely (10–15 pages).

2. Polish it until it sounds exactly like your voice.

3. Then work through each remaining chapter the same way.

Given everything we've talked about over the past year—your 34 years in education, state championships, leadership experiences, the highs and lows of your career—I think this can become more than a leadership book. It can become your legacy.

I'm ready to pick up exactly where we left off and complete Chapter 1.

Yes—if we discussed it in ChatGPT Voice within the same conversation, I can use everything from that conversation.

However, if it was a separate voice conversation, I don't automatically have a transcript of everything that was said. Voice chats aren't all permanently available to me as searchable memory across conversations.

What I do have are:

• Long-term memories that were saved (for example, your book title, the direction of the book, and some of the decisions we made).

• Text conversations we've had that are available in the chat history.

• Files you've uploaded.

I don't have a verbatim transcript of every past voice conversation unless:

• it was saved as part of the chat history and is accessible, or

• you have the conversation and can point me to it.

If we spent an hour talking through Chapter 1 by voice, there's a good chance those exact words aren't available to me now unless they were captured in that conversation's transcript.

We have a couple of options:

1. If you still have that voice conversation in your ChatGPT history, tell me roughly when it was (or open it), and we can continue from there.

2. If you remember the key ideas, we can recreate it—and I can usually get very close because I know your story and the overall structure we were building.

A quick question: Was this voice conversation from yesterday, last week, or a few months ago? That will help determine whether it's likely still available in your chat history.

Yes—and that actually helps.

I don't automatically retain the full transcript of a voice conversation from two days ago unless it's available through the conversation history. I can't "replay" what we said word-for-word just because it was in Voice.

However, I did find something important in your files that was created on July 13, right around when we were working together:

• Building_Winning_Cultures_First_Manuscript.docx

  Document

From what I can see, we completed:

• A Preface

• A draft of Chapter 1 – My Story

• Chapters 2–7

• A final chapter

  Building_Winning_Cultures_First…

What surprises me is that Chapter 1 is only a short overview, not the 10–15 page chapter I remember us discussing. The draft currently begins:

"My career began with a desire to teach and coach..."

Building_Winning_Cultures_First…

That tells me one of two things happened:

1. We talked through a much longer Chapter 1 in Voice, but it never got turned into the manuscript.

2. We intentionally created an outline/manuscript first and planned to expand Chapter 1 later.

Based on what I remember about the direction we were taking, I think it was the first. We were moving toward a much more personal story—not just a résumé of your career, but why you lead, the people who shaped you, the failures, the championships, and the lessons learned.

I think we should do something even better than trying to recover a missing transcript.

Let's write the book you intended.

I want Chapter 1 to read like the opening chapter of a bestselling leadership memoir. Instead of starting with "My career began…," I want readers to walk into your world—the empty gym before dawn, the silence before the players arrive, and then use that scene to tell the story of how a young coach became a leader over 34 years. From there, we'll weave in Orchard Lake St. Mary's, Gabriel Richard, the state championship, ACE Pickleball, MSP, and the leadership lessons that connect them all.

I think this book deserves that kind of opening.

And yes—I remember you saying that you didn't want it to read like a business book. You wanted it to feel like someone was sitting across the table from you, hearing your story and learning leadership through it.

Absolutely. Let's make it look like a premium training program—something parents and coaches immediately see value in.

From everything we've built for Michigan Sports Performance (MSP), here's the direction I recommend:

MICHIGAN SPORTS PERFORMANCE

TRAIN THE FUTURE YOU

Elite Basketball Team Training

Led by Kris Daiek

🏆 34 Years of Coaching Experience

🏆 8-Time CHSL Coach of the Year

🏆 2025 BCAM Coach of the Year

🏆 2025 Associated Press Coach of the Year

🏆 2-Time Detroit News Coach of the Year

🏆 State Championship Coach

Next-Level Team Development

We don't just run drills—we build complete basketball players.

Our program develops:

• Offensive Concepts

• Defensive Principles

• Team Communication

• Basketball IQ

• Skill Development

• Competitive Mindset

• Leadership

• Accountability

Each session is designed to prepare players to compete at the highest level.

Every Team Receives

✔ Monthly Training Plan

✔ Offensive & Defensive System Installation

✔ Individual Player Evaluations

✔ Honest Player Feedback

✔ Direct Coach Communication

✔ Practice Plans

✔ Skill Progress Tracking

Investment

Starting at less than $25 per player per session

Affordable elite coaching for your entire program.

Why MSP?

When you hire Michigan Sports Performance, you're not just hiring a trainer.

You're bringing in a championship coach with more than three decades of experience developing winning programs, building culture, and helping athletes maximize their potential both on and off the court.

Train with Purpose. Play with Confidence. Win Together.

Michigan Sports Performance

Train the Future You

📞 (Your Phone Number)

📧 (Your Email)

🌐 (Website/Social Media)

Flyer Design Idea

I'm picturing a clean, high-end design:

• Top: Large action photo of you coaching during a game.

• Center: Bold headline: ELITE TEAM BASKETBALL TRAINING

• Middle: Icons for Offense, Defense, Leadership, Basketball IQ, and Skill Development.

• Bottom: Your awards in a gold band, followed by pricing and contact information.

• Color scheme: Navy, white, and gold with a modern athletic look.

I think we can make this look like something a college basketball program would hand to high school coaches. It should immediately communicate professionalism, championship experience, and value.

Absolutely. I actually think a tri-fold brochure is a much stronger marketing piece than a flyer for what you're selling. It gives you enough space to showcase your coaching philosophy, credentials, and what makes MSP different.

I've created a first draft for you in Word:

📄 MSP_TriFold_Brochure_Draft.docx

Here's where I think we can take it to the next level:

Front Cover

• Large championship coaching photo of you

• MSP logo

• TRAIN THE FUTURE YOU

• "Elite Basketball Team Training"

Inside Left

Why Michigan Sports Performance?

• 34 years of coaching

• Championship experience

• Proven player development

• Culture-building philosophy

Inside Center

What We Teach

• Offensive concepts

• Defensive systems

• Basketball IQ

• Decision making

• Leadership

• Communication

• Confidence

• Toughness

Inside Right

What Every Team Receives

• Team training

• Practice planning

• Player evaluations

• Direct coach communication

• Season progression plan

• Culture development

Back Left

Meet Coach Kris Daiek
Include your awards and a professional biography with a photo.

Back Center

Testimonials
I'd love to add quotes from former players, parents, and coaches. This is one of the most persuasive sections.

Back Right

Call to Action

• Phone

• Email

• Website

• QR code to register

• Social media

I have an even better idea.

Let's make this look like something Nike Basketball or a college athletics program would produce—not a typical local sports brochure.

I'm envisioning:

• Navy, white, and gold color scheme.

• Full-bleed action photos from your championship season.

• Clean icons and modern typography.

• QR codes linking to highlight videos and registration.

• A premium, high-end feel that reflects your coaching pedigree.

I think this could become one of the most impressive marketing pieces you've ever handed to a coach or athletic director.

Yes. If we're going to make this look like a premium Nike- or Jordan Brand-style brochure, more Coach Daiek photos will make a huge difference.

Here's what would give us the strongest result:

Photos (highest priority)

Upload 8–15 high-quality photos, including:

• Game action (coaching on the sideline)

• Huddles with players

• Teaching moments during practice

• Championship celebration (cutting nets, trophy, team celebration)

• Individual instruction with a player

• Speaking to a team before or after a game

• A professional headshot (or a clean photo in a quarter-zip/polo)

• If possible, one or two photos with Michigan Sports Performance branding

MSP Branding

If you have them, upload:

• MSP logo (high-resolution PNG or vector)

• Brand colors (or I can match the existing logo)

• Fonts, if you've chosen any

Content I'd Like to Add

I'd like to elevate the brochure beyond "basketball training" and make it about building complete athletes.

Some ideas:

• Your coaching philosophy

• What separates MSP from other trainers

• What parents can expect

• What coaches can expect

• Player evaluation process

• Season development plan

• Communication with athletes

• Culture and leadership development

Testimonials

This is one area that can really set you apart.

If you have quotes from:

• Players

• Parents

• High school coaches

• Athletic directors

we can dedicate an entire panel to them.

My Vision

I'm not picturing a typical brochure. I'm thinking of something that feels like a recruiting guide from a Division I basketball program:

• Dark navy background using MSP colors

• Gold accents

• Bold typography

• Full-page action photography

• Minimal text with powerful headlines

• Icons and clean layouts

• QR codes for registration, highlights, and social media

The goal is for a coach or parent to open it and immediately think, "This is a championship-level program."

Once you upload the photos, I can build a polished brochure around your actual coaching career instead of using placeholder imagery. That will make it feel authentic and uniquely yours.

I would create a professional branded email that matches everything we're building with MSP.

Email Address

I'd recommend one of these:

• kris@michigansportsperformance.com ⭐ (my favorite)

• coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

• coach@michigansportsperformance.com

• training@michigansportsperformance.com

• info@michigansportsperformance.com

For a business owner, kris@michigansportsperformance.com is clean, personal, and professional.

Email Signature

Kris Daiek
Founder & Director of Basketball Operations
Michigan Sports Performance

🏀 Train the Future You

34 Years of Coaching Experience
2025 BCAM Coach of the Year
2025 Associated Press Coach of the Year
8-Time CHSL Coach of the Year
State Championship Coach

📞 (734) XXX-XXXX

✉️ kris@michigansportsperformance.com

🌐 www.michigansportsperformance.com

Follow MSP:
Facebook | Instagram | X

Standard Email Template

Subject: Elite Team Basketball Training – Michigan Sports Performance

Hi Coach,

I hope you're doing well.

I'm reaching out to introduce Michigan Sports Performance (MSP), a basketball development program focused on helping teams and individual athletes improve through championship-level instruction.

With more than 34 years of coaching experience, our philosophy is simple:

Train with purpose. Compete every day. Never get outworked.

Our team training program includes:

• Offensive and defensive skill development

• Team concepts and basketball IQ

• Individual player evaluations

• Progress tracking

• Practice planning

• Leadership and culture development

• Direct communication with players and coaches

Our goal is to prepare athletes for real game situations while building confidence, discipline, and accountability.

I'd love the opportunity to discuss how MSP can work with your program.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to speaking with you.

Coach Kris Daiek
Founder | Michigan Sports Performance

As we continue building the MSP brand, I also recommend creating a complete professional identity with:

• A custom email signature that includes the MSP logo.

• A branded email header using the same navy, white, and gold style as your brochure.

• A matching letterhead, proposal template, invoice, and presentation deck so every communication looks consistent and premium.

That way, every coach, parent, or athletic director who receives an email from MSP immediately recognizes it as a polished, professional organization.

The first thing we need to know is whether you already own the domain:

michigansportsperformance.com

If you do, setting up coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com takes about 15–30 minutes.

Option 1 (Recommended): Google Workspace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is what most professional businesses use. You'll get:

• Gmail interface you're already familiar with

• Custom email address (coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com)

• Google Calendar

• Google Drive

• Google Meet

• Professional reliability and spam filtering

Step 1: Verify you own the domain

Go to your domain registrar (such as GoDaddy, Squarespace, Namecheap, etc.) and confirm you own michigansportsperformance.com.

Step 2: Sign up for Google Workspace

Visit the Google Workspace site and choose a Business Starter plan.

During setup:

• Enter your business name: Michigan Sports Performance

• Choose your existing domain.

• Create your first user:

  • coachdaiek

  • or kris

  • or info

Step 3: Verify the domain

Google will give you a DNS record to add at your domain registrar.

Step 4: Update MX records

Google provides the mail server (MX) records. Once those are added, email begins routing to Gmail. This usually takes anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours.

After that, you simply log into Gmail using:

coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

Email addresses I'd create

• coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

• kris@michigansportsperformance.com

• info@michigansportsperformance.com

• training@michigansportsperformance.com

They can all point to the same inbox initially, and you can expand later.

What I'd build for MSP

I'd also create a polished business setup:

• ✔ Professional email signature with MSP logo

• ✔ Branded email header

• ✔ Mobile signature

• ✔ Outlook signature

• ✔ Gmail signature

• ✔ Automatic reply template

• ✔ "Thank you for contacting MSP" email

• ✔ Team training proposal template

• ✔ Parent welcome email

• ✔ Player evaluation email

• ✔ Camp registration confirmations

That way, every email reflects the same premium MSP brand you're creating.

One question:

Do you already own michigansportsperformance.com, or do you still need to purchase the domain?

The easiest and most professional route is to buy the domain from GoDaddy, Squarespace Domains, or Namecheap.

My recommendation for MSP is:

🥇 Option 1: Squarespace Domains (formerly Google Domains)

• Very clean interface

• Transparent pricing

• Easy DNS management

• Great if you'll use Google Workspace

🥈 Option 2: GoDaddy

• Largest domain registrar

• Easy to purchase

• Lots of phone support

• Simple if you're new to websites

🥉 Option 3: Namecheap

• Usually the least expensive

• Includes privacy protection

• Excellent value

I would buy:

✅ michigansportsperformance.com

Then immediately set up:

• coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

• kris@michigansportsperformance.com

• info@michigansportsperformance.com

• training@michigansportsperformance.com

All four can point to the same inbox at first.

After you own the domain

We'll connect it to Google Workspace.

Your email will look like this:

From:

Kris Daiek
Founder | Michigan Sports Performance
coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

instead of:

coachdaiek@gmail.com

It makes a huge difference when you're emailing athletic directors, coaches, schools, and parents.

Then we build the rest of the MSP brand

Once the domain is live, I'd help you create:

• ✔ Professional website

• ✔ Custom email

• ✔ Digital business cards

• ✔ Online registration

• ✔ Payment system

• ✔ Training calendar

• ✔ QR codes for the brochure

• ✔ Online player evaluations

• ✔ Parent portal

• ✔ Automated email responses

The goal is for MSP to look like a national basketball academy—not just another local training company.

One more thing before you buy it: let's check whether michigansportsperformance.com is available. If it's taken, we can find the best alternative before you spend any money.

That's actually great news. If you own mspc.com, you already own a domain—you don't need to buy another one if you're okay branding around it.

However, for marketing, I'd recommend using your full business name because it's much easier for parents and coaches to remember.

Option 1 (Best for Branding)

Keep mspc.com as your main domain, but if possible, also own michigansportsperformance.com and point it to the same website.

That gives you:

• coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

• Website: michigansportsperformance.com

• Short link: mspc.com

This is a common approach—many businesses own multiple domains and have them all lead to the same site.

Option 2 (Use What You Already Have)

If you want to get started immediately, you can create:

• coachdaiek@mspc.com

• kris@mspc.com

• info@mspc.com

• training@mspc.com

It's shorter and easier to type, but people won't instantly know what "MSPC" stands for.

Since you own MSPC.com...

The quickest path is:

1. Log in wherever you registered mspc.com.

2. Sign up for Google Workspace using that domain.

3. Create coachdaiek@mspc.com as your first email address.

4. Start using it right away.

Later, if you buy michigansportsperformance.com, you can either:

• make it your primary website and email domain, or

• redirect it to mspc.com. Either approach works. IPAddress.com

One question:

Where is mspc.com registered? Is it with:

• GoDaddy

• Hover

• Squarespace

• Namecheap

• Another provider?

Once I know the registrar, I can walk you through the exact clicks to have coachdaiek@mspc.com up and running in about 20 minutes.

Perfect. If MSPC.com is your website, then I would build your brand around it. I also noticed that the domain already has mail (MX) records configured, which means it's capable of hosting email—you just need to connect or configure the email service. IPAddress.com

I would create these addresses:

• coachdaiek@mspc.com ⭐ (my favorite)

• kris@mspc.com

• info@mspc.com

• training@mspc.com

Next, tell me one thing:

Who built your website?

• GoDaddy

• Wix

• Squarespace

• WordPress

• Someone else

Or...

Who hosts it?

From what I can see, the domain uses Hover name servers, which often means Hover is managing your domain's DNS, but your website itself could be hosted somewhere else. IPAddress.com

Once I know where the site is hosted, I can walk you through creating coachdaiek@mspc.com step by step.

While we're at it, here's what I'd do for the MSP brand:

Email

• coachdaiek@mspc.com

Website

• mspc.com

Tagline

Train the Future You

Email Signature

Coach Kris Daiek
Founder | Michigan Sports Performance

🏀 Train the Future You

📧 coachdaiek@mspc.com

🌐 mspc.com

I also have an idea for the website. Based on the brochure we're building, I think we can redesign mspc.com so it looks like a Nike Basketball academy website—full-screen action photos, navy and white branding, bold typography, athlete testimonials, online registration, payment processing, player evaluations, and highlight videos. It would match the premium image you're creating with the brochure.

Excellent—that actually makes this pretty straightforward.

Since you're using Webador, here's the path I recommend:

Option 1: Use Google Workspace (Recommended)

This gives you Gmail with your MSP email.

Step 1

Go to Google Workspace and start a Business Starter account.

Choose:

I already own a domain

Enter:

mspc.com

Step 2

Create your first email:

coachdaiek@mspc.com

Step 3

Google will ask you to verify the domain.

Step 4

Log into your Webador account.

Go to:

Settings → Domain → DNS Settings

Google will give you:

• MX records

• TXT verification record

Copy those into Webador.

Within a few hours (sometimes sooner), your email will be active.

Then create these addresses

Primary

• coachdaiek@mspc.com

Aliases

• info@mspc.com

• training@mspc.com

• kris@mspc.com

They can all forward to the same inbox initially.

Next, let's make MSP look like a national brand.

Over the next few weeks, I think we should build:

Website

• Hero video of you coaching

• Championship photos

• "Train the Future You"

• Register Now button

• Team Training

• Individual Training

• Camps

• About Coach Daiek

• Testimonials

• Contact

Email

Professional signature with your photo and MSP branding.

Marketing

• Nike-style tri-fold brochure

• Posters

• Social media graphics

• Team proposal packet

• Player evaluation forms

• Parent handbook

One thing I want to suggest

Looking at everything we've built together, I think MSPC.com should evolve from a simple website into a premium sports performance brand.

Instead of looking like a local training company, I want it to feel like this:

• IMG Academy

• Nike EYBL

• Jordan Brand Skills Academy

• Pure Sweat Basketball

• PGC Basketball

That doesn't mean copying them—it means presenting MSP with the same level of professionalism and confidence.

Given your résumé—34 years of coaching, a state championship, multiple Coach of the Year honors, and the philosophy you've shared—you have a story and a track record that deserve that caliber of presentation. I think that's the image every coach and parent should see when they visit MSP.

Yes—for now, I would.

If kdaiek25@gmail.com is the email you check every day, it makes sense to keep using it behind the scenes while presenting a professional MSP email to everyone else.

Here's the setup I'd recommend:

Primary business email

coachdaiek@mspc.com

Forwarding

Forward all mail sent to coachdaiek@mspc.com to kdaiek25@gmail.com.

This gives you:

• A professional business identity.

• No need to constantly check two inboxes.

• The option to reply from coachdaiek@mspc.com if you use Google Workspace or send through that account.

As MSP grows

Later, when you're getting a higher volume of emails, you can start using coachdaiek@mspc.com as your primary inbox and phase out forwarding if you want.

I'd also set up these addresses:

• coachdaiek@mspc.com → You

• info@mspc.com → You

• training@mspc.com → You

Initially, all three can deliver to the same inbox.

One thing to think about

Since we're building MSP into a premium brand, coachdaiek@mspc.com is much stronger than kdaiek25@gmail.com on:

• Brochures

• Business cards

• Proposals

• Invoices

• Contracts

• Website

• Social media

• Emails to athletic directors and parents

When someone sees:

Coach Kris Daiek
Founder | Michigan Sports Performance
coachdaiek@mspc.com

it reinforces that they're working with an established organization rather than a personal Gmail account.

I think that's the right image for MSP as you continue growing the business.

Yes—I think upgrading is the right move.

If you're serious about growing Michigan Sports Performance, a professional email is one of the best investments you can make. It typically costs around $7–$12 per user per month (depending on the plan), and it gives you a much more professional image than using a personal Gmail address.

Here's what I'd do:

1. Upgrade your Webador plan only if needed to support custom email or make DNS management easy (if your current plan doesn't already). You don't necessarily need Webador's email service if you're using Google Workspace.

2. Sign up for Google Workspace using mspc.com as your domain.

3. Create coachdaiek@mspc.com.

4. Forward mail to kdaiek25@gmail.com initially, or use Gmail to send and receive directly from your new business address.

For MSP, this is a relatively small monthly expense that immediately improves your credibility with athletic directors, coaches, parents, and potential partners.

I can also walk you through the entire setup—from purchasing the Google Workspace plan to updating the DNS settings in Webador—step by step so you don't have to figure it out on your own.

No worries—that actually changes things, and I'm glad you caught it.

The important question is:

What is the exact web address people type to reach your MSP website?

You mentioned:

"my website is www.msp.com through Webador"

The problem is that msp.com is a 30+ year-old domain that is already owned by someone else. It isn't a Webador site you can control. Whois+1

I think one of these is more likely:

• msp.webador.com

• michigansportsperformance.webador.com

• Another custom Webador address

Can you do this for me?

Open your website in your browser and copy the address from the address bar.

For example, it might look like:

• https://msp.webador.com

• https://michigansportsperformance.webador.com

• Or something else.

Paste that exact address here.

If you don't own a custom domain yet...

That's completely okay. We can buy one for around $15–20 per year, and I'd recommend something memorable like:

• michigansportsperformance.com ⭐

• michigansportsperformance.net

• trainwithmsp.com

• mspbasketball.com

• mspathlete.com

Then we'd connect it to your existing Webador website and set up:

• coachdaiek@yourdomain.com

• info@yourdomain.com

It would give MSP a much more professional appearance without changing your website builder.

Once you paste me your current Webador address, I'll tell you exactly what you own and the easiest next step.

This actually looks good. Before you click Register, here are my recommendations:

✅ Everything looks correct

• Domain: michigansportsperformance.com (excellent choice)

• Business name: Michigan Sports Performance Company

• Email verification: kdaiek25@gmail.com

• Address and phone: Looks appropriate.

I would check one thing first

The checkbox says:

"I agree to register michigansportsperformance.com for free for the first year, and understand it renews automatically after 1 year at $22.50 excl. VAT per year."

That's a common introductory offer. Just make a note that:

• It auto-renews after the first year.

• You can usually manage or cancel renewal later from your Webador account if you ever decide not to keep it.

This is the domain I wanted you to own

I think this is a much stronger brand than an abbreviated name because:

• Parents immediately know what your business is.

• Coaches will remember it more easily.

• It looks great on brochures, shirts, banners, and email.

Your future email becomes:

coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

That has a very professional look.

After you register it

We'll do these four things:

1. Connect the domain to your Webador website.

2. Set up Google Workspace (or another email provider if you prefer).

3. Create:

   • coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com

   • info@michigansportsperformance.com

   • training@michigansportsperformance.com

4. Add the new email address to your brochure, website, business cards, and proposals.

One more suggestion

As soon as the domain is active, I'd also reserve your social media handles (if available):

• @MichiganSportsPerformance

• @TrainTheFutureYou

• @MSPBasketball

That helps keep your branding consistent across your website, email, and social media.

I think you're making the right move. This is an important step toward building MSP into the professional brand we've been working toward.

Absolutely. Let's set this up the right way so parents can simply scan a QR code and pay or register in less than a minute.

Step 1: Connect a Bank Account

Since you're using Webador, you'll first need to connect a payment processor. Webador doesn't connect directly to your bank—it connects through a payment service.

The easiest option is Stripe.

Why Stripe?

• Deposits money directly into your bank account.

• Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.

• Works well with websites.

• Secure and widely used.

You'll need:

• Your checking account routing number

• Your checking account number

• Your EIN (if you have one) or Social Security number

• Business information

Once Stripe is connected, payments from your website will automatically be deposited into your bank account.

Step 2: Create a Registration Page

Instead of sending people to a payment page, create a page like:

Elite Basketball Training Registration

Include:

• Player Name

• Parent Name

• Email

• Phone Number

• Grade

• School

• Emergency Contact

• Medical Information

• Liability Waiver

• Payment Button

Then add:

Investment

• $199 (Standard Registration)

or

• $179 Early Registration (recommended)

Early Bird Special: $179
After August 15: $199

That encourages people to register early.

Step 3: Create the QR Code

Once the registration page is live, the QR code should point to that page, not just your home page.

Parents scan it and immediately:

1. Register

2. Pay

3. Receive a confirmation email

Step 4: Future Payment Options

You can also create separate payment links for:

• Team Training

• Individual Training

• Camps

• Clinics

• Memberships

Each can have its own QR code.

Here's what I recommend for MSP

Let's make this feel like a college program.

Brochure
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QR Code
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Professional Registration Page
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Online Payment
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Confirmation Email
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Welcome Packet
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First Training Session

That gives parents a seamless, professional experience.

I'd like to help you build the entire system.

Over the next few days we can create:

• ✅ Nike-style website

• ✅ Team registration page

• ✅ Individual training page

• ✅ Camp registration page

• ✅ Online payment

• ✅ QR codes

• ✅ Waiver

• ✅ Player evaluation forms

• ✅ Parent handbook

• ✅ Automated confirmation emails

• ✅ Player progress reports

By the time we're finished, MSP will have the same polished experience that parents expect from a premier sports academy.

One question before we set up payments:

Do you already have a business checking account for Michigan Sports Performance, or are you planning to use your personal bank account?

For your website, I would avoid just saying "MSP." Most visitors won't know what it stands for.

Instead, make the brand very clear.

Hero Section (Top of Homepage)

Michigan Sports Performance

Train the Future You

Championship-Level Basketball Training
for Athletes Who Want More

34 Years of Coaching Experience • State Championship Coach • Coach of the Year

[ REGISTER TODAY ]

What is MSP?

Here's copy I think fits your coaching philosophy:

Michigan Sports Performance (MSP) is more than a basketball training program. We develop complete athletes by combining elite skill instruction, competitive training, and championship-level coaching. Every workout is designed to prepare athletes for real game situations while building confidence, discipline, leadership, and the work ethic required to compete at the highest level.

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop athletes who are skilled, confident, disciplined, and prepared to compete. We believe that hard work, accountability, and competition build successful athletes both on and off the court.

What Makes MSP Different?

This comes directly from what you've shared with me:

• We teach skills that translate directly into game situations.

• Every drill has a purpose.

• We train within the team concept—not just individual moves.

• Competition is part of every workout because that's where growth happens.

• Players receive honest evaluations and measurable progress reports.

• We refuse to let athletes give anything less than their best effort.

Our Philosophy

We believe competition brings out the very best in athletes. Hard work is non-negotiable. No athlete I've ever coached has been outworked, and no athlete who trains with MSP will be allowed to settle for less than their best. We challenge every player, teach them how to apply their skills in real game situations, and prepare them to succeed when the game is on the line.

I think that statement captures your coaching identity much better than simply describing basketball training. It tells parents and athletes what they'll experience and what you expect from them. It's also a strong foundation for the homepage, brochure, and future marketing materials.

Here's a polished description that fits the premium image we're building for MSP:

Individual Basketball Performance Training

Take your game to the next level with championship-level instruction from Coach Kris Daiek. Our small-group training focuses on developing the skills that translate directly into game situations. Every workout emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, decision-making, and confidence within the team concept—not just drills.

Athletes train 2 sessions per week throughout the month while receiving personalized instruction, competitive game-like training, and measurable progress tracking.

Training Includes

• 2 Training Sessions Per Week

• Elite Skill Development

• Game-Speed Repetitions

• Basketball IQ & Decision Making

• Offensive & Defensive Concepts

• Shooting & Ball Handling Development

• Progress Evaluations & Performance Tracking

Investment

$179 per athlete (Groups of 4)

$199 per athlete (Groups of 3 or fewer)

Train with Purpose. Play with Confidence. Win Together.

I also have one suggestion that will help increase registrations.

Instead of just listing the price, make the value obvious:

Investment

$179 (Groups of 4)

$199 (Groups of 3 or Fewer)

✔ 8 Elite Training Sessions Per Month
(2 sessions each week)

That immediately tells parents they're getting 8 coached workouts every month, which makes the pricing easier to understand and reinforces the value.

For your website, the Notification of Order is the confirmation message a customer sees after they complete their registration and payment. It should reassure them that everything was received and tell them what happens next.

Here's a professional version for MSP:

Thank You for Registering with Michigan Sports Performance!

Your registration and payment have been successfully received.

We appreciate your commitment to improving your game and look forward to helping you reach your full potential.

What Happens Next?

• ✅ A confirmation email has been sent to your email address.

• ✅ Coach Kris Daiek will contact you within 24–48 hours with your training schedule and program details.

• ✅ Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your first session and bring a basketball, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.

If you have any questions before your first training session, please contact us.

Michigan Sports Performance
Train the Future You

Email: coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com (once your domain email is set up)
Phone: (248) 885-4981

We look forward to working with you!

I also recommend enabling order notification emails in Webador so that every time someone registers:

• The customer receives a confirmation email with their receipt.

• You receive an email notification with the athlete's registration details so you can follow up quickly.

That way, you'll know immediately whenever a new athlete signs up.

Absolutely. Every sports training business should have participants (or a parent/guardian for minors) sign a liability waiver before participating. Here's a professional template you can use for Michigan Sports Performance. While this is a solid starting point, you should have an attorney licensed in Michigan review it before using it as your official legal document.

MICHIGAN SPORTS PERFORMANCE (MSP)

Participant Waiver, Release of Liability & Assumption of Risk

Participant Name: ______________________________________

Date of Birth: ____ /____ /____

Parent/Guardian (if participant is under 18): ______________________________________

Phone: ______________________

Email: ______________________________________

Acknowledgment of Risk

I understand that participation in basketball training, strength and conditioning, agility training, speed training, drills, scrimmages, and other athletic activities conducted by Michigan Sports Performance ("MSP") involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Slips, trips, and falls

• Muscle strains and sprains

• Broken bones

• Head injuries and concussions

• Serious bodily injury

• Permanent disability

• Death

I voluntarily choose to participate despite these risks.

Medical Certification

I certify that I (or my child) am physically able to participate in athletic activities and have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation.

I agree to notify MSP immediately of any medical condition, injury, or physical limitation.

Release of Liability

In consideration for being allowed to participate in MSP activities, I, on behalf of myself, my child, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release and forever discharge:

Michigan Sports Performance, LLC
its owners, coaches, instructors, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, facility owners, and representatives

from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from participation in MSP activities, including claims resulting from ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by Michigan law.

This release does not apply to gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Emergency Medical Treatment

I authorize MSP personnel to obtain emergency medical treatment for me or my child if necessary.

I understand that I am financially responsible for all medical expenses incurred.

Emergency Contact:

Name: ______________________________________

Relationship: _______________________________

Phone: ______________________________________

Photography & Media Release

I grant Michigan Sports Performance permission to photograph and/or record me (or my child) during training sessions.

These photographs and videos may be used for:

• Website

• Social Media

• Marketing Materials

• Promotional Videos

• Printed Advertising

No compensation will be provided for such use.

☐ I DO NOT grant permission.

Code of Conduct

I understand that MSP expects athletes to demonstrate:

• Respect

• Sportsmanship

• Positive Attitude

• Maximum Effort

MSP reserves the right to remove any participant whose conduct is unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful. No refund is guaranteed for removal due to misconduct.

Assumption of Risk

I understand the risks associated with athletic participation and voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in MSP programs.

Parent/Guardian Agreement (Required for Participants Under 18)

I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named above.

I have read this waiver, understand its contents, and agree to all terms on behalf of my child.

Signature

Participant Signature:

Date: ___________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18):

Date: ___________________

Printed Name:

Michigan Sports Performance

Train the Future You

Phone: (248) 885-4981

Website: www.michigansportsperformance.com (once your domain is active)

Email: coachdaiek@michigansportsperformance.com (once your business email is set up)

This waiver is comprehensive enough for basketball training, camps, clinics, team training, and strength and conditioning. Once your website is live, you can make this a required checkbox during online registration and collect an electronic signature before participants complete payment.