Meet our Professionals

Discover the dedicated team at Michigan Sports Performance, committed to fostering your athletic potential. We're more than trainers; we're mentors shaping well-rounded athletes in Detroit, Michigan, and beyond. Learn how our expertise and passion can elevate your performance. We're glad you're here to explore the MSP difference.

The Michigan Sports Performance - Professionals

At Michigan Sports Performance (MSP), we believe in the power of hard work and dedication. Our professional training goes beyond physical conditioning, focusing on character development and mental toughness. Discover how we set a higher standard for athletic training in the Detroit area.

Coach Kris Daiek, Founder/Owner

Coach Daiek brings over 34 years of coaching, leadership, and athlete development experience to Michigan Sports Performance. A lifelong educator and coach, Coach Daiek has built a career defined by championship-level success, program transformation, and a deep commitment to developing the whole athlete — mind, body, and character.

Throughout his career, Coach Daiek has served as an athletic administrator, coach, and program builder at some of Michigan’s most respected private schools, earning:

🏆 Multiple Championships 

  • 2025 Basketball (as head coach)

  • 2018, 2024 Baseball (Administrator)

  • 2013 Bowling (Administrator)

  • 2006 Basketball MHSAA Final Four (Asst. Coach)

  • 2006 Baseball State Championship (Asst. Coach)

  • 2024 Orchard Lake St. Mary's College Hall of Fame (Men's Basketball)

  • 2002 NSCAA Final Four (Head Coach)

  • 2024/2025 Final Four

  • 300+ Coaching Wins (200 High School and 100 College)

🏅 Numerous Coach of the Year Awards

  • 2025 BCAM Coach of the Year
  • 2024-2025 Detroit News Coach of the Year
  • 2025 Associated Press Coach of the Year
  • 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 CHSL Coach of the Year
  • 2024 BCAM Regional Coach of the Year
  •  300+ Coaching Wins

📈 Proven Program Builder

Coach Daiek has rebuilt, redesigned, and elevated athletic departments and training programs, consistently increasing participation, improving performance, and creating environments where athletes thrive.

👥 Leader of People

Coach Daiek has hired, trained, and mentored hundreds of coaches and staff members, building strong, positive team cultures that athletes trust and parents value.

Coach Brendan Johnson, Asst. Director of Basketball Training

Coach Brendan Johnson

Coach Brendan Johnson brings more than 10 years of experience coaching boys’ basketball at both the high school and middle school levels. His knowledge of the game, commitment to player development, and ability to build strong relationships with athletes have earned him a respected reputation throughout the basketball community.

In 2025, Coach Johnson served as the lead assistant coach for a state championship team. He has also been a longtime assistant coach at Warren De La Salle and Gabriel Richard Catholic, helping those programs earn four Catholic High School League championships and make two Final Four appearances.

Throughout his coaching career, Coach Johnson has helped develop hundreds of athletes, including many who continued their basketball careers at the next level. He currently works at Huron Middle School, where he serves as an Assistant Principal and Dean of Students while continuing to coach and mentor young athletes.

Coach Johnson’s experience, leadership, and passion for teaching the game make him a valuable part of the Michigan Sports Performance coaching team.

Amanda Sammons 

Director Of Volleyball

Amanda Sammons – Trenton Varsity Volleyball Coach / Founder of Thrive Volleyball Club. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Amanda Sammons has built a legacy of excellence, leadership, and player development in the world of volleyball. 

She believes in developing the whole athlete—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Her coaching philosophy centers on building strong fundamentals, fostering resilience, and encouraging teamwork and leadership both on and off the court.

 
Coach Sammons empowers players to push their limits, embrace the process, and grow into confident, capable individuals.


In 2010, Coach Sammons took the helm of the Grosse Ile Red Devils volleyball program, where she spent 10 seasons transforming the team into a powerhouse in the Downriver area. Under her leadership, the team achieved:

  • 2 Huron League title

  • 4 District championships

  •  Multiple tournament championships

  • 2025 Regional Championship

  • 3-time MIVCA Regional Coach of the Year honors.


In 2024, Coach Sammons began a new chapter as the Varsity Head Coach at Trenton High School, bringing her experience, energy, and winning tradition to a new generation of Trojan athletes.

Coach Sammons is passionate about the game, dedicated to mentoring young players, and driven by a belief in hard work, teamwork, and continuous growth.

The Perfect MSP Athlete

The perfect athlete for MSP isn’t defined by age, talent level, or experience, but by mindset. They want to get better, are coachable, willing to work harder, and value character. Discover if you fit the MSP mold and how we can help you excel.

Stop Guessing, Start Progressing

If you train at MSP, you’ll leave with a competitive edge over every athlete who treats hard work like an optional skill.

Not everyone is accepted into this program — and not everyone will make it.

Athletes who do not meet the standard can be removed from the program at any time.
Because this training is not for everyone.

But for the athletes who ARE ready?