Here’s how FastScout fueled a Sweet 16 run for the Oral Roberts men’s basketball program in the 2021 Men’s NCAA Tournament, plus Graduate Assistant Coach Dave Nedbalek shares his favorite features. During March Madness every edge matters, no matter how small. That’s why we built a company around helping coaches prepare their teams for success,…
12 Basic Practice Drills For Youth Basketball Teams
Simple, fun and effective drills for youth basketball teams and players to develop shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding and defending skills. We may not give youth basketball coaches (or youth coaches of any sport, for that matter) enough credit. It takes patience, positivity and plenty of energy to instruct young athletes. Did we mention patience? Coaching…
Top 12 Sets of the WNBA Finals: Chicago Sky & Phoenix Mercury
Here are the 12 best play designs from the WNBA Finals between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury. Click a diagram to add to your FastDraw library! It was an exciting 2021 WNBA Playoffs that ended with an exceptional WNBA Finals. The Chicago Sky captured the franchise’s first ever championship, as a sixth seed nonetheless.…
NBAXsOs Season Preview: Play Designs From Projected Top 10 Teams (+ Sleepers)
We used FiveThirtyEight’s 2021-22 NBA season projections to share the best play designs from the top 10 teams plus some sleepers. NBAXsOs The data nerds over at FiveThirtyEight have released their annual NBA season predictions based on the firm’s statistical models. The chart predicts each team’s record, along with forecasting the chances of making the…
20 Basic Plays For Youth Basketball Teams
We put together 20 basic plays for youth basketball teams that are simple for coaches to teach and easy for players to execute. Download to your FastDraw library today! Coaching youth basketball can be extremely enjoyable, and it can be a true test of one’s patience. To all those coaching at the youth level, we…
[NEW SEASON SPECIAL] Free FastDraw Season Starter Pack Playbook
New subscribers take advantage of a discount plus a free Season Starter Pack complete with plays & drills to build your library in key areas. We’re pretty hyped for the 2021-22 season, and hope you are as well. To celebrate, we’ve put together two offers in one for those new to our FastModel Family. New…
Radius Athletics: FMS x InterviewU Podcast Series – Episode 4
Takeaways from episode 4 of the InterviewU x FMS podcast series featuring the consultant to coaches, Randy Sherman of Radius Athletics. Full Series Recaps: Episode 1 – Erica Williamson | Episode 2 – Timothy Hipps | Episode 3 – Aaron Shuck We’re thrilled to announce a partnership between FMS and the InterviewU Podcast hosted by…
Extreme Makeover: Basketball Coaching Edition
Extreme Makeover: Basketball Coaching Edition – Some question to consider when it’s time to give your coaching style a makeover. I am a sucker for before and after pictures. We have all seen the weight loss versions when someone who loses a significant amount of weight posts a picture of their old, overweight self next to the…
Aaron Schuck: FMS x InterviewU Podcast Series – Episode 3
Takeaways from episode 3 of our serving coaches series with InterviewU featuring FMS contributor Aaron Schuck on style, motivation and more. Full Series Recaps: Episode 1 – Erica Williamson | Episode 2 – Timothy Hipps | Episode 4 – Radius Athletics We’re thrilled to announce a partnership between FMS and the InterviewU Podcast hosted by…
2021 WNBA Playoffs: Preview + Top Plays & Video Clips
Welcome to the 2021 WNBA Playoffs! Will the 1-seed Connecticut Sun take the title, or will it be an upset-minded contender? Plus, #WNBAXsOs! by TeamFastModel Contributor Todd Zasadil The road to the 2021 WNBA Playoffs has been a winding one, so to speak. Due to the Olympic break in July/August, it has truly been a…