Porter Advice Column

  1. March 31, 2022

    The "Own the Court" Advantage

    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” simply starts…
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  2. April 20, 2021

    Volleyball Equipment Checklist

    Are you ready for volleyball season? Use this comprehensive checklist to make sure you have all the equipment you need.
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  3. March 16, 2021

    Volleyball Court Dimensions

    HIGH SCHOOL/NFHS Overall court dimensions: 60’ long by 30’ wide COLLEGIATE/NCAA Overall court dimensions: 18m long by 9m…
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  4. February 02, 2021

    NFHS/NCAA Basketball Court Dimensions

    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…
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  5. November 24, 2020

    14 Point Inspection for Overhead Gym Equipment

    Overhead gym equipment is a significant investment for any facility.  Maintaining equipment for safety and trouble-free operation should be a top priority for all facilities. Porter recommends facility…
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