8–10 Week Rollout

THE DETROIT PILOT

A compressed launch plan built around one constraint: coach workflow never exceeds a two-tap video upload. Everything else — inference, reporting, billing — happens automatically behind the academy's brand.

1–3
Weeks 1–3

Core Engine

  • Build and benchmark the TensorRT pose pipeline on standard smartphone footage.
  • Standardize metrics: release quickness, shot trajectory and defensive plant.
4–5
Weeks 4–5

Portal & Billing

  • Multi-tenant academy dashboard setup.
  • Stripe Connect split-fee payout configuration.
  • Automated PDF/SMS Pro Scouting Card template generator.
6–7
Weeks 6–7

Field Pilots

  • Partner with 2–3 Metro Detroit facilities — Canton, Franklin Athletic Club, local AAU circuits.
  • Ingest practice film and test end-to-end turnaround times.
8–10
Weeks 8–10

Commercial Launch

  • Public rollout across Southeast Michigan youth club networks.
  • Maintain sub-15 minute processing SLA on all standard drill uploads.
Probability of success in Detroit
7.5/10
  • Strong club and AAU density, with an existing willingness to pay premium player fees.
  • Key success factor is keeping coach workflow limited to a simple two-tap video upload.