🔥 Welcome to Goonies-Magic 14U — Let’s Get to Work

Who We Are

We are Goonies-Magic, a 14U program built from the powerful collaboration between the Michigan Goonies and Motown Magic.

This message comes directly from the Owner of Motown Magic—and understand this clearly:

Motown Magic is not just another basketball program.We are a proven, battle-tested, high-level organization built to deliver a private, elite basketball experience for athletes in Macomb County.

We’ve competed across state lines—including Indiana.We run with the best on the Adidas Jr. 3SSB Circuit and Prep Hoops.

And now… we’re expanding.

🚀 Our Vision: Exposure → Opportunity → Expansion

What started as a group of committed dads chasing the best experience for our sons has turned into something powerful:

• 200+ wins in 4 years

• Recognized as one of the top 14U programs in Macomb County

• A growing platform creating real exposure and real opportunities

This partnership with the Michigan Goonies allows us to do one thing:

👉 Give more athletes a shot—without lowering the standard.

⚠️ Welcome to the Team — You Earned This

Let’s be clear:

You didn’t join this team…You made it.

You showed enough to earn a spot in a highly competitive environment.

But understand this:

• This is NOT beginner level

• This is NOT recreational basketball

• This is NOT for entitlement

  
  

👉 This is where players are developed, pushed, and tested

We will bring the best out of every player—but the standard stays high.

📅 Season Details (Starts THIS Weekend)

• Season: April 11, 2026 – June 15, 2026

• Practices:

  • Mondays: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Fridays: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (late nights — be ready)

• Games: Weekends only

• Format: 2-day tournaments (primarily at Legacy Sportsplex)

  
  

Both teams will practice together.

Why?

👉 Iron sharpens iron.

👉 Competition builds toughness.

👉 Growth happens when you're pushed.

📍 Game Day: Legacy Sportsplex (Brighton, MI)

Legacy is a high-energy, multi-sport complex—basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball all happening at once.

⚠️ Stay focused:

• We play in the Gymnasium — NOT the Dome

• Courts can change — stay locked into communication

🧭 Travel & Logistics

• Approx. 1 hour drive (~55 miles)

• Expect construction delays (I-696W / I-96W)

• Plan ahead. Be early. No excuses.

🎒 What to Bring

• Uniforms & basketball shoes

• Water & snacks

• Focus & discipline

  
  

Additional notes:

• Concessions available

• Free parking (can be tight)

• Spectator fee: ~$7–$10

• Bleachers available

📲 Communication = GameChanger

This is MANDATORY:

👉 Download and stay active on GameChanger

• Game updates

• Court assignments

• Schedule changes

• Live scoring

We may ask a parent to help keep score—refs will assist.

🧠 Game Day Structure

• Team stretch: ~7 minutes before games

• Post-game meeting: ~5 minutes

• Tournament format:

  • Saturday = Seeding

  • Sunday = Bracket Play (Semi-finals + Championship)

📸 Media & Player Exposure

This Friday:

• Player photos

• Media content creation

• Social media + website features

👉 We are building visibility.

👉 Exposure matters.

👉 Carry yourself accordingly.

🛑 Culture & Expectations (Read This Twice)

This is a competitive program with national exposure.

Playing time is earned — not given.

We value:

• Defense

• Effort

• Communication

• Coachability

We do NOT tolerate:

• Bad attitudes

• Disrespect

• Laziness

At 14 years old…

👉 You are not little kids anymore.

👉 You are young men.

Respect is required. Period.

⏳ The 24-Hour Rule

Parents:

Do NOT approach coaches immediately after games.

Win or lose—we are all processing.

👉 Wait 24 hours before discussing:

• Playing time

• Decisions

• Concerns

This is about respect, clarity, and professionalism.

🏀 Official Roster

• Arion Kennedy

• Ashten Couto

• Grant McLelland

• James Evans

• Kamar Laster-Walker

• Mason Hedges

• Miles Sand

• Otis McReynolds

• Quin Hiatt

💯 Final Message

We are excited about this team.

But make no mistake…

👉 This is about development, discipline, and exposure

👉 This is about competing at a high level

👉 This is about building something bigger than basketball

Season starts this weekend.

Let’s lock in.

Let’s compete.

Let’s represent.

Welcome to Goonie-Magic.