Triple Threat Youth Organization, Las Vegas Nevada

Triple Threat Youth Organization is a registered non-profit organization participating under the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) of the U.S. TTYO is a partnership of former professional athletes, youth developers and dedicated parents committed to the overall well-being of the student athletes.

Basketball is a sport that needs no introduction, yes you learn to shoot, dribble and pass, but the skills evolved from this sport that can be applied to life. It is a sport that teaches discipline, builds character, leadership and enhances social skills. Local basketball fans have a long history and deep tradition in Southern Nevada, from the UNLV Runnin' Rebels to the Semi Professional teams and the NBA Summer Leagues. Las Vegans are among the most loyal in sports.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of TTYO is to provide quality leadership and services in helping teach, develop, and expose youth and potential college basketball players to different ways of learning. This will create a positive change which gives a better understanding or sportsmanship, unity, preparation and goal setting in their lives. By instilling confidence through new creative drills that are challenging, each player can obtain the proper learning tool to succeed in sports and life.

SHOOTING
“Shooting is 60% physical and 40% mental but correct form is essential”
Larry Bird - NBA 3-time finals champ

DEFENSE
“Great offense wins games but defense wins championships.”
Phil Jackson - NBA 9-time finals champ

DRIBBLING
“You may never reach your full basketball potential if you don’t master the art of dribbling”
Isaiah Thomas - NBA 2-time finals champ