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At Porter we know not every sports facility is the same. Some are bigger, some are smaller, some will be used for a multitude of sports, some just a few. That’s why we want to always offer op

The R&D department at Porter Athletic is continually trying to improve upon the top-quality products we put out every day. Sometimes improvements come from an engineer’s own idea. Others come from

Whether you're hosting conference championships or setting up extra shooting stations, Porter has a portable backstops that will fit your facility. Not sure which one is right for you? In this video o

We often talk about owning the court, but what exactly do we mean by that and why do we think it should be important to your facility? If we break it down into it’s simplest form “Own the Court” simpl

Coaches have a lot of things to focus on and wearing out their own body is not on the list. Athletes are the ones who need to make sure their bodies are ready for the game. The coach needs to be able

Still unsure which volleyball system is right for your facility? Watch our volleyball specialist, Shelby, as she goes over each of the products that we offer.   

Are you ready for volleyball season? Use this comprehensive checklist to make sure you have all the equipment you need. Download Volleyball Equipment Checklist

HIGH SCHOOL/NFHS Overall court dimensions: 60’ long by 30’ wide COLLEGIATE/NCAA Overall court dimensions: 18m long by 9m wide Always consider appropriate clearance requirements surrounding the entir

The Factory D1 is an athletic training facility in Indianapolis where, beginner to professional, you can improve your game. The 33,500 square foot facility includes three full sized basketball and vol

Coach Typer, PE teacher and Coach at Unity High School in Tolono, IL, experienced the speed of the Rapid Lift winch firsthand. Here's what he had to say,   “When our main gym was constructed th

HIGH SCHOOL/NFHSOverall court dimensions: 84’ long by 50’ wideCenter circle outside radius 6’Center of goal to outside 3 point line: 19’9”Face of bank to outside free throw line: 15’Free throw line ou

Basketball goals attached to overhead structures are standard in almost every high school gym and rec center.  These structures are designed with a number of safety features and should only be in