STAFF


Lyndsey (Medders) Fennelly

Lyndsey Fennelly is a giver; a passionate advocate for the next generation and creates meaningful interactions with each experience. She aspires to a life well lived and building the human spirit each day.

 Lyndsey (Medders) Fennelly was an All-American point guard at Iowa State (2007) who was drafted in the WNBA (Indiana Fever). She has since trained 40,000 athletes across North America in private, clinic, and camp settings. Regarded as one of the top skill trainers, she uses her experience in mental health, leadership training, business building, and basketball skill development to create unparalleled experiences. She owns Overtime Training Facility, a youth sports complex in West Ames. Visit www.lyndseyspeaks.com to learn more about her speaking options or connect with her on social media. Lyndsey is married to current Iowa State assistant Coach Billy Fennelly and the two have 2 children, Will & Callie.

 

Tom Braun

Tom Braun is a winner, a competitor, and a leader. His coaching and teaching experience are vast and his ability to connect with young people is unparalleled. Mr B adds significant value to the team as a lifelong student, masterful coach, and spirited teacher.

Mr. Tom Braun (Mr. B) is a native New Yorker and a 37-year teaching/coaching veteran in K-12 Iowa Schools and is currently serving as a Student Supervisor with the Iowa State University Educator Preparation Services Program in Ames. He has taught/coached/supervised in a variety of classroom settings at all grade levels, various subjects and on multiple courts and fields, including cross country, football and track, but HOOPS was always his first passion. The opportunities spent with Lyndsey sharing the court for the past 13 years together have primed his well for this new opportunity as he enjoys his "retirement" WITH KIDS! He is present to serve, develop and design for them and in them the character, communication, promise and skills basketball has offered him. Mr. B and his wife reside in Jefferson and have one son, who played basketball at Simpson College, and is now earning his Master's Degree in Sports Psychology, Human Performance and Kinesiology at SIUE in Illinois.
Tom Braun is a teacher. He loves working with young people and helping them see the greatest version of themselves. 

 

Blake Sandquist

Blake is a coach, a lifelong student of the game, and a passionate influencer who will use his college coaching background to elevate the games, minds, and lives of players he works with.

Blake Sandquist is in his third season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), where he has achieved an impressive record of 63-15. His tenure includes leading the team to a 2024 ICCAC Championship and securing a 5th-place finish at the National Tournament.

Before joining DMACC, Sandquist served as the Associate Head Coach at William Penn University, amassing a remarkable 295-74 record. During his 11 seasons, William Penn qualified for the NAIA National Tournament 10 times, including three Final Four appearances. Under his guidance, 17 players earned All-American honors, and 22 went on to professional basketball careers.

In addition to his coaching achievements, Sandquist has been training athletes across the Midwest for over 15 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration and Business Management (2011) and a master’s degree in Business Leadership (2013), both from William Penn University.

Sandquist and his wife, Kayla, have three children, Grayson, Hudson, and Briar.



 

Addy Brown, Arianna Jackson, Kelsey Joens

Great role models who are good at hoops!
Email elite360training@gmail.com to book your 1:1 lessons with any of our trainers.

 

Brady Fuller

Brady Fuller is an executive assistant, dreamer, organizer, with an attention to detail and a passion to give business owners the gift of time.

Brady is a small-town Iowa native with a heart for small business, helping to move businesses forward and grow in the ever-changing digital world. She started her career as a paralegal, assisting trial attorneys in business litigation. That experience and attention to detail helped pivot her career path to what she enjoys most -  assisting business owners with their passion. She spends much of her time assisting with email marketing, social media platforms and market consulting.

Brady is excited to work with Elite 360 to share the variety of opportunities it offers today’s youth. As a basketball mom, she understands the value of these programs and what they provide the kids  - not only the technical skills, but also advice on being a good teammate and having respect both on and off the court.

Brady stays active with running and cycling, is on-the-go with her son’s basketball leagues and enjoys spending time with friends and family.  She has her own assistant business, Virtually Brady, and resides in West Des Moines with her husband Scott and son Bryce.