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I’m a Coach

Programs, breakdowns, and continuing education for coaches who actually have to make this work in the gym.

I’m a Parent

Straight answers on training and recovery, so you know what your kid actually needs and who to trust.

I’m an Athlete

Programs you can start today. Do the work and you get stronger, faster, and harder to guard all season.

Welcome to Your Last Stop
for Basketball Performance

Welcome to Your Last Stop for Basketball Performance

Elite-level training made simple

I REFUSE to make training sound overly complicated or complex. I'm going to take my science-backed and time-tested training systems, and give them all to you in a way that's simple and easy to understand.

Tested and proven with real athletes, not textbooks

You'll know that everything I talk about really works, because I've used it for decades in my gym with real hoopers just like you.

Systems and frameworks to help YOU get great results

R7 is how I organize every program I write. Seven blocks, in the same order, every session: Release, Reset, Readiness, Reactive, Resistance, Resiliency, and Recovery.

Become more durable and stay on the court longer

I'm a big believer that building a stronger, faster, more durable body can take your game to another level.

A COMPLETE training resource, all in one place

I'm going to teach you everything I can, and meet you wherever you're at.

The what, when, why, and how of athletic development

Why I choose certain exercises. How I progress from month-to-month. If the standard program gives people the fish, this teaches them how to fish!

Built for people who actually do the work.

IFAST Basketball exists for athletes, parents and coaches who want to get it right.

Every program, breakdown, and recommendation I make is built on proven science, and translated into something you can use today, in your gym, with what you’ve got.

How to get started

1

Tell Us Who You Are

Coach, parent, or athlete. Tell me who you are and I’ll point you to the exact solutions that will help.

2

Get Started For FREE

Join my email list and the free IFAST Basketball Community. Bring your questions and I’ll see how I can help!

3

Find The Program That Fits

Programs, breakdowns, and videos matched to your role and your goals. Science-backed, practical and ready to use.

4

Put In The Work!

Use what you’ve learned in your gym, with your team, or with your kid. Build faster, stronger, more durable athletes.

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Get The Free R7 Training Template

R7 is how I organize every program I write. Seven blocks, in the same order, every session: Release, Reset, Readiness, Reactive, Resistance, Resiliency, and Recovery.

This template is a blank version of that system. Drop your email and it’s yours.

Choose How You Train With Me.

Join the free community or follow one of Mike’s programs.

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Programs

Follow My Programs

Step-by-step training for the off-season and the season, built by Mike for athletes and the coaches who train them.

  • Off-Season Athlete Edition
  • Off-Season Coaching Edition
  • In-Season Program Design

His tailored approach not only has helped me gain noticeable speed and weight, but also added over 4 inches to my vertical leap. With his guidance, I’ve become more explosive, agile, and versatile on the court.

Glenn Robinson III
8 years in the NBA

I’ve seen huge strides in my body, speed, and overall movement year over year since I started working with Mike in 2018. With the detailed exercises at IFAST, I can move so much better through my hips, create more separation coming off of pindowns and DHO’s, and have improved guarding in space and handling closeouts at the professional level.

Dakota Mathias
Professional

Mike Robertson is a leader in the sports performance and physical preparation industry. Mike’s expertise as a coach lies in his ability to blend evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of individual athlete needs, ensuring optimal performance and injury prevention.

Adam Loiacono
Coach

I have watched my son grow through Mike Robertson’s basketball training program. Mike’s focus isn’t on chasing weight room metrics, but rather it’s on building athleticism that translates directly to on court performance.

Zach Bishton
Parent

I felt like my body has made drastic changes over the years we’ve worked together. I would highly recommend athletes to come to you in the off seasons, so they can realize how much of just lifting weights isn’t that important, but also working on functional movements, changes of directions, loading the hips, and pushing off each foot.

Kelan Martin
Professional

From the second I joined IFAST, and before we’d even met, Mike took the time to watch my film and understand how I moved. His effort and attention to detail are unmatched.

Emily Kiser
Athlete

While getting stronger, faster, and better at basketball are all things I have seen in my son since starting to work with Mike, his improvements go far beyond that. My son is learning what it means to be disciplined, consistent, and meticulous when it comes to training.

Amy Hoover
Parent

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All of my products are guaranteed by a 30-day, no questions asked, 100% money-back guarantee. That means if you don’t like a product for any reason, you can return it for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked
Questions

Do I need a full gym for this to work?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

Yes, a decently outfitted gym is ideal.

How much time per week?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

You should be able to finish all workouts in 60-75 minutes max.

My kid is 10. Is he/she too young?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

The current IFAST Basketball Off-Season workout is geared towards 8th-9th graders and older.

However, we will be creating workouts in the future for younger athletes who just want to get started on the right track!

Is this gender-specific?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

Nope! Both boys and girls have been through this program with great success.

Will lifting make me slower/bulkier?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

Absolutely not!

Sure if you consistently lift too heavy, for too long, or make it a goal to get really huge, you’re not going to be as fast or explosive.

BUT if you’re doing the right things (like an IFAST Basketball Program) rest assured you’re going to be faster and more explosive as a result!

Can I run this during the season?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

The only time I would run this during the season is if you’re not getting minutes.

What if I’m recovering or coming back from an injury?2026-10-21T12:37:37-04:00

While all of my workouts are created to be safe and effective, always check with a medical professional (doc, physical therapist, etc.) before getting back into formal training.

What’s the difference between athlete and coach version?2026-10-21T12:37:38-04:00

The athlete version is simply the program. Plug it in and do the work!

The coaches version is for either hoops or S&C coaches who want to learn the WHY behind the program.

Basically if you just want a workout, buy the athlete-version. If you want to learn the methods behind the program, buy the coaches version.

I’m a basketball coach not a strength coach, can I still run this?2026-10-21T12:37:38-04:00

Yes absolutely!

The coaches version will still give you full access to the program, and help you understand why the program is constructed the way it is.

So you’ll not only know how to execute and run it, but WHY it works as well!

Can I ask you questions?2026-10-21T12:37:38-04:00

Due to the amount of emails, texts and DM’s I get, it’s hard for me to answer every single question.

However, the best place to ask questions is in the IFAST Basketball Community. You can do that by following this link (yes, it’s free to join).

Do you do one-on-one or remote coaching also?2026-10-21T12:37:38-04:00

If you’re in the Fishers/Indianapolis area, I do have VERY LIMITED spots available for training/coaching.

However if you’re not local, I absolutely offer distance and remote coaching.

Please send an email to mike@ifastbasketball.com to discuss in more depth.

Stop Guessing. Level up.

Parent, athlete or coach: the work starts here. Pick your path, get access, and start building faster, stronger, more durable athletes today.

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1000s
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Mike Robertson, IFAST Basketball

Mike Robertson

Strength Coach to Pro Hoopers.
Educator to Coaches Everywhere.

Strength Coach to Pro Hoopers.
Educator to Coaches Everywhere.

Mike Robertson has spent 26 years coaching basketball athletes from high school gyms to the NBA.

He’s co-owner of IFAST, host of 500+ episodes of the Physical Prep Podcast, and has been featured in ESPN, Men’s Health, and Men’s Fitness.

IFAST Basketball is where he distills it all into training that coaches and parents can actually apply.

Deep Dive Into Our Content

Science-backed training breakdowns, no PhD required. Free articles and videos for coaches and parents who actually have to use this stuff in the gym.

  • An IFAST athlete jumping during a vertical power drill

    The Missing 75%: The 4 Pillars Every Basketball Player Needs to Develop

    Training is only one of four pillars. Nutrition, recovery and mindset are the other 75%.

  • An IFAST athlete squatting while Mike Robertson coaches

    The IFAST Basketball Approach to Program Design (R7)

    R7 is how Mike organizes every program he writes: seven blocks, in the same order, every session.

  • Mike Robertson coaching an athlete

    Off-Season vs. In-Season Training

    What changes between the off-season and the season, and the three goals Mike programs around in each.

Learn From The Best

I’ve recorded 500+ episodes of the Physical Preparation Podcast. Start with these conversations with NBA strength coaches, researchers and speed experts.

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Erik Huddleston

Sport-specificity, adaptability and co-working with athletes in the NBA.

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Eric Schmitt

Program design and agile periodization in the NBA.

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Adam Loiacono, guest on Mike Robertson's podcast

Adam Loiacono

Rebuilding, rehabilitating and reconditioning the athletic knee.

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Lee Taft, guest on Mike Robertson's podcast

Lee Taft

Braking, directional steps, and building elite basketball speed.

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Joel Smith, guest on Mike Robertson's podcast

Joel Smith

The keys to unlocking an elite vertical jump.

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Dr. Keith Baar

Building bulletproof tendons.

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