Last Sunday we asked a simple question on Twitter, and the coaching community turned up to debate forcing Middle vs Baseline on defense. As people tend to do at the start of a new year, we have been reflecting lately. We feel fortunate to have such a passionate base of coaches that are more than…
Playbank Recap: The Most Downloaded Drills of 2020
The most popular offensive, defensive, transition, conditioning and player development drills and SSG’s on the Playbank last year. Ok, so you know about the Playbank. Good. There isn’t much more to say about it than what we wrote in the Top Plays of 2020 blog post, which if you didn’t check out yet, definitely do…
Playbank Recap: The Most Downloaded Diagrams of 2020
It’s been a quite a year, but that didn’t stop basketball coaches from utilizing our one-of-a-kind resource, the Playbank. It’s no secret: The FastModel Sports Playbank is an incredibly valuable resource for coaches of all levels. We’re on the verge of surpassing 9,000 total diagrams for coaches to browse! Some more stats from this year:…
December To Get Better: Virtual Coaching Clinic – Winter 2020
We partnered with Coaches Clinic for a virtual clinic for basketball coaches this December 27-29. We have a special software discount, too! Let’s start with a positive: 2020 is almost over. We know many high school seasons are on a hiatus until 2021, so with that in mind, what better to do this final month…
FIBA Partners With FMS to Innovate Global Basketball Through Software
“We look forward to growing the game of basketball together with FastModel.” Bart Prinssen, Head of Equipment & Venue Centre at FIBA FIBA’s Equipment & Venue Centre launches new program and welcomes FastModel Sports as exclusive endorsed partner in the software category. MIES (Switzerland) – FIBA’s Equipment & Venue Centre has announced that FastModel Sports…
Plays of the Week: Post Up Sets = Big Benefits
For when you really need a bucket, these post up plays are designed to get easy looks from close range — but the benefits don’t end there. Hot take alert: The post up is not dead! It might not be the “sexy” thing to do in this era of long range three-balls, but pounding the…
Employee Spotlight – Hayden Fehr
In this FastModel X’s and O’s feature, we’re excited to introduce Hayden Fehr, a member of our Client Services team & a DII/DIII Account Manager. A resident midwesterner, Hayden brings his love for the Packers, the game of basketball, and all things SNKRS to FastModel! Here’s his story: What’s your name? [H] Hayden Fehr What’s…
FastDraw + FastScout: An Unbeatable Combination for Basketball Coaches
What the latest upgrades to our game-changing products really mean for basketball coaches, players and programs. “The only constant in life is change.” Heraclitus, Greek philosopher Over the years, we have worked hard to put thought and care into our products, incorporating feedback directly from our users: basketball coaches just like you. Our company was…
Top Plays of the 2020 NBA Playoffs
Simple sets from the Lakers, Clippers, Jazz and Heat you can add to your FastDraw playbook. No matter what level you coach, hopefully you were following the NBA playoffs closely, as there is always something to learn from the highest level of basketball. Team FastModel was tuned into the NBA Playoffs and sketching sets in…
Employee Spotlight – Katie Dillon
In this X’s and O’s feature, we are excited to introduce Katie Dillon, our Office Manager. The one who keeps our office going and keeps our staff informed. Katie is a crucial member of our team. Here is her story: What’s your name? [K] Katie Dillon What’s your hometown? [K] Des Plaines, IL…