About Lyndsey

Lyndsey (Medders) Fennelly is an impassioned student, teacher, and basketball skill trainer whose vision is to inspire people to be their BEST, both on and off the court. She is a leader who happens to coach basketball and is one of the most sought after skill development teachers in the country, directing the 2016 & 2017 Georges Niang Basketball Camps.

Lyndsey’s coaching career began when she was 13-years-old and assisted her youth coaches in the various sports camps. During her four years as Iowa State, Lyndsey served as a coach with the All-Iowa-Attack AAU basketball program, where she coached teams in tournaments, led practices, directed summer camps, and organized tournaments.

She earned All-American honors at Iowa State University and led the NCAA in assists during the 2006 – 2007 season. Lyndsey was named as one of the top five point guards in the United States (by ESPN) and was selected by the Indiana Fever in the second round of the WNBA draft.

She has had numerous opportunities to continue her playing career at the pro level, but her love of teaching led her to become a full-time course director with PGC Basketball from 2007 – 2011. Since training athletes beginning in 2007, Lyndsey has worked with over 31,000 athletes across North America.

Lyndsey graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. She has completed numerous leadership-training courses, including Dale Carnegie’s “Effective Communication and Human Relations.” Lyndsey has served as the color commentator for Mediacom Connections, a cable television company that broadcasts Iowa State’s women’s basketball team’s home games.

She is re-united with the All Iowa Attack program as the lead Skill Trainer and runs the All Iowa Attack camps while serving as the color analyst for the Iowa State women's basketball road games. She continues to provide leadership counsel, training, and speaking opportunities to organizations, teams, and programs often at CampusCycle, her beat-driven spin studio.

Lyndsey currently resides in Ames, Iowa with her husband, Billy Fennelly, an Assistant Coach for the Iowa State University women’s basketball program. They are passionately involved in a variety of charities and community outreach events throughout the year.

Lyndsey & Billy's greatest teamwork was becoming parents in May of 2014 to a happy, healthy, gym-loving boy, Will. And in October of 2017 became parents again to a beautiful baby girl, Callie.

Testimonial

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"Intelligent and always learning, Lyndsey is one of those people that is truly passionate about her craft. For her, it's not work, but a labor of love. People like that are infectious and can't help but make you better."

--Brenda Frese, University of Maryland Head Women’s Basketball Coach

“Lyndsey is a passionate student of the game who passes on everything she learns to players she trains. Thousands of athletes have benefit from her inspiration, her dedication, and her knowledge of the game. Even more importantly though, Lyndsey helps each player that she works with develop as a leader and as a person.”

--Mano Watsa, President of PGC Basketball

“Having watched Lyndsey grow from a college athlete at her first Point Guard College session to then becoming a terrific director of PGC summer sessions, I've seen first-hand just how much she has to offer young student-athletes. She's a dedicated and passionate teacher of hoops and life lessons, and any players trying to make the most out of their basketball experience would be smart to pay attention and to soak up all she has to offer.”

--Dena Evans, Owner of PGC Basketball

“I have always been impressed with Lyndsey’s basketball IQ and her passion. I was first impressed when I saw her play point guard at the highest level in college. I have been able to watch Lyndsey transition from a fantastic collegiate point guard to an excellent teacher of our game. I have watched her work with and speak to young players of all abilities. She is infusing her passion and IQ with the players she works with today.”

--Bonnie Henrickson, University of Kansas Head Women’s Basketball Coach

“Lots of people play competitive sports but rare is the individual who truly competes in every phase of the game. Lyndsey Fennelly is a competitor. She has a passion for basketball, but perhaps even more importantly, she has a passion for excellence. And that drive for doing right and being right exudes from her.”

--Sherri Coale, University of Oklahoma Head Women’s Basketball Coach

“I have watched Lyndsey work out a wide range of ages and talent levels. There is no one better! She reaches, challenges and motivates High School, Collegiate and Professional Basketball Players. She breaks the game down and connects with each of her students and everyone improves.”

--Brian Agler, WNBA Los Angeles Sparks Head Coach

“Lyndsey has the unique ability to teach the game of basketball but also the game of life. Her passion for young people and helping them achieve in all areas of their lives has made her one of the best in her area of expertise. I have seen firsthand the impact she has made and it is dramatic.”

--Bill Fennelly, Iowa State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach