Happy Thanksgiving, Magic Family! As I looked back on the tone of this past week—and what our upcoming schedule is about to demand from us—I kept coming back to the story of David and Goliath, and to Psalms 23: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” That scripture hit me differently this time. It gave me our theme for the season: “Ye Thou We Walk.” This year is going to test us. It’s going to challenge us. But it’s also going to s

Yesterday, the Motown Magic hit the court at the Hoops Finest Turkey Classic at Bradford Academy in Southfield, Michigan—and the boys delivered an incredible day of basketball. We opened the event with strong wins over the Detroit Bulldogs (45–19) and SC Elite 2031 (62–29), showcasing toughness, teamwork, and continued growth. In the championship game, we battled hard but came up short against a talented Kobe Elite squad, falling 30–47. Even in the loss, the boys showed resil

Hey everyone, Coach T here from Motown Magic! We want to give a huge thank you  to all of you who supported our Thanksgiving Bucket of Cheer Raffle . Your generosity helps us cover tournament costs for the upcoming season, and it truly means a lot to our boys and our program. The idea was simple: each kid would personally thank everyone who bought a ticket. …But let’s just say we might need a second  Bucket of Cheer to fund some media training for these guys. 😂 For the drawi

Dear Parents and Families, We’re excited to kick off our Lions Thanksgiving Basket of Cheer Fundraiser  — a fun and rewarding way to support our boys and help cover upcoming tournament expenses. Fundraising Goal: $3,000 total  (approximately $300 per family ) Each family is responsible for selling 10 raffle tickets at $30 each.  This effort not only helps reduce team costs but also builds pride and teamwork within our program. The Prize – Lions Thanksgiving Basket of Cheer ($

Our standard of toughness defines who we are. Understanding what’s expected—and living up to that standard—helps every player recognize what it takes to compete at the highest level. These toughness principles directly affect the flow of the game and can shift momentum in our favor. We call this “playing the game within the game.” ⚠️  Important:  Not understanding or meeting these expectations will directly impact playing time. Scenarios & Expectations 1.       No Starters Me

This past weekend, our boys hit the road to compete in the 9th/10th grade JV bracket at the FAAST Fall Shootout —and they showed out! We...

We’re officially gearing up for our first tournament of the season  this week! The boys will be tipping things off at Whitmore Lake in...

The boys are back in the gym, and this week we turned up the heat on one of the most critical parts of the game: shooting under pressure....

The Motown Magic is BACK—and this time, we’re coming for everything. After a summer of grinding at Flight Camp , our squad has been...

Today, I’m definitely licking my wounds a bit—but I want to make sure we all keep things in perspective. This past weekend was never...

We had a well-earned break last week with Greg Grant’s Spring Break pause, but we wrapped up our Midwest Athletic AAU session with a...

Another week is in the books, and I’m calling this past stretch in our Magic Universe The Week of Meaningful Losses. Experiencing tight...

Happy Friday, Motown Family! Running a little late on this update—it's been a crazy week filled with travel just got in from New York...

Week 1 of league play is officially in the books, and what a start it was! We had a fantastic practice on Friday, and that momentum...

As a member of Motown Magic , I commit to upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal integrity—both on and...

Philosophy: Team over individuals. We win together! Commitment & Attendance Be Punctual:  Arrive on time, fully geared up, and ready to...

What a way to start the season! Our kickoff week in the Magic Universe was a resounding success, culminating in winning the FAAST Break...

Now that the Lion-less Super Bowl is behind us, let’s check in with our universe! This week in the Magic Universe, we focused on the...

This week in the Magic Universe, we had the pleasure of bonding as a team during a fun outing at 5 Star Lanes Bowling Alley on Dequindre...

This week was all about getting back into rhythm with the Motown Magic Family! We kicked things off with internal scouting reports,...