The fictional character provides a lot of laughs, but Ted Lasso provides some real lessons in his leadership style and coaching philosophies. We often do video breakdowns here on the FMS blog, but this post takes “studying film” to a whole new level. One of the most positively-reviewed shows of 2020 is Ted Lasso, which…
FastDraw: It’s Like Spotify for Basketball Coaches!
See how FastDraw, the #1 play diagramming program, shares similarities to the popular music streaming service Spotify, such as creating custom playbooks and playlists. I’ll admit it – I’m a huge nerd when it comes to two things: basketball and music. Technology is a close third, and it’s actually the bridge that connects those top two together for me.…
FastTrade: The New Way to Network for Basketball Coaches
Build relationships and expand your coaching circle with FastDraw’s FastTrade feature as a networking tool. No matter what industry you work in, networking is crucial to success. The coaching business is no different. Relationships matter and those who have have a solid network are in better shape to succeed than those who don’t. But we’ve…
Coach – Player Communication
Technology plays an ever-increasing role in how coaches of all sports not only coach and teach, but also how they communicate with players. Understanding the best ways to utilize these technologies is important to be able to maximize a player’s potential and improve Coach – Player Communication. Basketball coaches everywhere have long used FastDraw Play…
Off-Season Coaching Development
You’ve Heard About Player Development – But What About Coaching Development?! Coaches dedicate their lives to helping their players improve. Player Development is common phrase in basketball, usually referring to the offseason when individual growth is a focus for athletes. However, Coach Development is just as important during this period! This day and age, things…
Nike Tournament of Champions 2017 & FastModel Sports
Basketball, technology and food: the ultimate triple threat. July recruiting is a grind, no doubt. As hundreds of coaches packed the McCormick Place convention center from July 10-12, where 60 basketball courts were installed for the Nike Tournament of Champions 2017 club event, many were looking for an escape from the craziness, even for just…
8 Major Keys to Watching March Madness
The NCAA Tournament is set and March Madness has begun. Here are 8 keys to maximizing your March Madness viewing enjoyment. 1. All devices on deck: Have your phone, tablet, computer and TV fired up for maximum tournament coverage. Decide which will be tuned to what. My personal setup: TV showing games, iPad for FastDraw…
Final Four – A Professional Development Opportunity
College students get spring break for vacation. College basketball coaches get the Final Four. However, for eight coaching staffs the men’s and women’s Final Fours really are business trips. If you have a goal of reaching the game’s pinnacle event on the bench and not at the bar down the street, you need to take…