Built by an Athletic Director, for athletic leaders

Lead more. Manage less. Build smarter systems.

I’m Chaka Johnson, an athletic administrator using practical AI and automation to solve real operational problems. ADvance AI Solutions helps other leaders do the same.

No tech background needed Real athletic department workflows
Parent Game Plan slide from the Plymouth Fall Sports Parent Meeting
Presentation design
Automated Plymouth football game-day graphic
Game-day graphics
Automated Plymouth volleyball game-day graphic
KITT, the Plymouth Wildcats AI community assistant
AI assistants
Chaka Johnson in his Plymouth Athletics polo
Built and used dailyby Chaka Johnson, working Athletic Director

Less admin work

Clearer communication

More time to lead

What you will learn

AI that works in the real world of athletics.

We make powerful tools practical. Every lesson connects to the responsibilities already on your desk.

01

Communicate with confidence

Draft parent messages, coach updates, staff memos, and public-facing content in a fraction of the time.

02

Build smarter workflows

Turn repetitive administrative tasks into clear, repeatable systems that keep your department moving.

03

Create professional content

Use AI to develop reports, presentations, graphics, summaries, and resources that are ready to share.

Signature specialties

Practical AI systems built around how leaders actually work.

Learn how to turn AI from a single-use tool into a dependable part of your daily leadership, communication, and operations.

Coach Kitt and Coach Katt, Plymouth Athletics AI assistantsReal-world example

AI Chief-of-Staff Agents

Build an AI agent that supports the work behind your leadership.

  • Organize priorities and next actions
  • Prepare drafts, briefs, and follow-up plans
  • Create repeatable, approval-based workflows
Human AI avatar used in the Plymouth Student Section Leadership training videoReal-world example

AI Avatars

Use a digital avatar to communicate, teach, and extend your presence.

  • Create consistent video messages
  • Turn scripts into professional presentations
  • Share training without rerecording every lesson
Plymouth Athletics visiting-team game-day itineraryReal-world example

Game-Day Operations

Connect the moving pieces of game day through practical AI systems.

  • Build team and staff itineraries
  • Create game-day graphics
  • Automate scheduling and recurring communication
Real-world example

The Power of Voice

Use natural voice commands to work through ideas and administrative tasks without staying tied to a keyboard.

  • Talk through priorities and decisions
  • Create drafts while staying mobile
  • Turn spoken thoughts into organized action
The AD Email Stack triage and automation systemReal-world example

The Power of Email

Turn a crowded inbox into a clear, prioritized leadership workflow.

  • Triage messages by urgency and ownership
  • Prepare clear response drafts
  • Protect time with scheduled email briefings
A futuristic team of AI agents collaborating on research, strategy, and operationsReal-world example

AI Think Tank

Use AI as a thought partner that helps deepen and organize ideas.

  • Explore and strengthen new ideas
  • Prepare for meetings and decisions
  • Capture notes, summaries, and action items
AI-assisted coach interview system with structured questions, notes, competencies, and candidate comparisonReal-world example

Coach Interview Systems

Create a more consistent and thoughtful interview process with AI.

  • Develop role-specific interview questions
  • Build rubrics and candidate breakdowns
  • Summarize evidence for better decisions
Chaka Johnson in his Plymouth Athletics polo
Working Athletic Director
practical AI builder

Why ADvance AI Solutions

Keep the human leadership. Upgrade the systems behind it.

Athletic Directors already do it all. ADvance AI Solutions helps you use AI as a practical assistant, not a replacement for your experience, judgment, or relationships.

  • Relevant from day one. Work with real emails, schedules, policies, presentations, and department challenges.
  • Learn by doing. Leave every session with a prompt, resource, or system you can use immediately.
  • Progress that fits your calendar. Start small, build confidence, and grow at a pace that works for you.

Leadership in practice

Not theory. Systems built for the work Athletic Directors actually do.

I bring the perspective of a working athletic administrator, then show how thoughtful automation can improve clarity, consistency, and follow-through.

Case study

Parent Concern Resolution System

A structured internal workflow for intake, documentation, follow-up, response, resolution, and closure.

Full case study coming soon

Case study

Game-Day Email Automation

A rules-based communication system that prepares timely game-day information while tracking status and preventing duplicates.

Full case study coming soon

Case study

Coach Onboarding System

A milestone-driven approach for keeping new coaches informed, supported, and accountable from acceptance through readiness.

Full case study coming soon

Watch ADvance AI in action

Practical ideas for leading smarter.

See how AI can help Athletic Directors strengthen communication, connect their systems, and make more room for leadership.

Leadership and AI

The Evolving Athletic Director

See how modern AI tools can support stronger leadership without replacing human judgment.

Presentation highlights

Lead More, Manage Less

Highlights on using AI to reduce administrative drag and protect time for the work that moves programs forward.

Visit the ADvance AI Solutions YouTube channel

Coaching and courses

Choose the support that fits your next step.

Every engagement starts with a complimentary discovery call.

Start here

AI Workflow Discovery Session

Free

30-minute virtual call

Find the best first step for your role, goals, and current workflow.

  • Personalized workflow assessment
  • Practical AI tool recommendations
  • A focused 3-step action plan
  • Recording and session summary
Start with a free call

Self-paced

AI Essentials Course

$99

Lifetime module access

A practical introduction to AI for athletic administration, built around real AD responsibilities.

  • Step-by-step prompt examples
  • Real athletic department scenarios
  • Downloadable AD prompt cheat sheet
  • No technology background required
Start with a free call

Personalized

1-on-1 AI Coaching

$50

Per 45 to 60-minute virtual session

Hands-on coaching centered on the exact work you need to complete.

  • Your tools, challenges, and priorities
  • Guided practice with leading AI tools
  • Workflow recommendations
  • Follow-up resource guide
Start with a free call

What athletic leaders are saying

Built with the work, and the people, in mind.

Former clients I have helped apply practical AI systems to the real work of educational athletics.

Jason Malloy, Athletic Director, Westland John Glenn High School
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure about AI at first. But after seeing what Chaka is doing, it just makes sense.

Jason Malloy

Athletic Director, Westland John Glenn High School

Nikki Norris, CMAA, Director of Athletics, East Lansing High School

Expanded her AI capacity with hands-on guidance in Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and practical email triage.

Nikki Norris, CMAA

Director of Athletics, East Lansing High School

Shaquita Coltrane, District Athletic Director, Southfield Public Schools

Built greater confidence using Claude and voice mode for practical athletic-administration work.

Shaquita Coltrane

District Athletic Director, Southfield Public Schools

Chris Bell, Athletic Director, Lake Orion High School

Strengthened presentation development by using ChatGPT and Canva to plan and polish presentation slides.

Chris Bell

Athletic Director, Lake Orion High School

Frequently asked questions

Simple answers before you get started.

Have a different question?

Email ADvance AI Solutions
Do I need any technology experience?+

No. We meet you where you are and build your confidence one practical step at a time. If you can write an email, you can learn to use AI.

Which AI tools will I learn?+

Depending on your goals, sessions may include ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, NotebookLM, Canva, and other practical tools. We focus on the tools that fit your immediate needs.

Is the training specific to athletic administration?+

Yes. The examples focus on the daily work of athletic leaders, including communication, scheduling, documentation, event planning, coach support, and department systems.

How do I know which service is right for me?+

Start with the complimentary discovery session. We will talk through your biggest time drains and recommend the most useful next step without pressure or obligation.

Your smarter workflow starts here

More time to lead. Less time buried in admin work.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute conversation and leave with a practical next step.

Book your discovery call