Triple Threat Hoops

Shooting instruction done by Triple Threat Hoops is for boys and girls grades four and above who are serious about improving their game. The state-of-the-art program comes from Coach Bailey's years of experience working with the high school basketball players he coached who were chosen All-League, All-District, All-State, State Player of the Year, and Parade All-American. These players later went on to play at the collegiate level. Allen Iverson, Tony Rutland, Corey Stewart, and Chevy Troutman have played professionally.

Allen Iverson has been an eight-time NBA All-Star, a four-time NBA Scoring Leader, a two-time MVP of the NBA All-Star Game, and the MVP of the NBA in 2001. Tony Rutland was MVP of the Austria League in 2000. Tony has played with two NBA MVP's - Allen Iverson at Bethel High School and Tim Duncan at Wake Forest University. Corey Stewart played his college basketball at the University of Virginia and North Carolina-Wilmington before playing professional basketball in South America. Chevy Troutman is currently playing professionally in France following a stellar collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh where he shot 62% from the floor.

Coach Bailey has partnered with Mel Curtis and has worked with more than 100 players in central Pennsylvania at the Moshannon Valley YMCA. Workouts consisted of three components:

Skill Development

Shooting instruction done by Triple Threat Hoops, Incorporated, uses a state-of-the-art program with advanced technology to:

1) refine and analytically breakdown the following proper shooting mechanics with slow motion and frame by frame

   * proper footwork

   * balanced base

   * proper hand positioning on the ball

   * power and timing during fully extended release

   * consistent follow-through

2) improve shooting rhythm and range

   * shoot quickly

   * shoot accurately

3) improve technique

   * mid-range jumpers off the pass, mid-range jumpers off the cut, mid-range jumpers off the dribble

   * three-pointers off the pass, three-pointers off the cut, three-pointers off the dribble

   * foul shooting

Each player's shooting results are recorded and can be used for:

1) individual rankings

2) shooting leagues

3) shooting workouts can be taped and added to a player's library

Ball-handling and explosive open floor dribble moves are taught in conjunction with the shooting program to give each player the edge necessary to be an offensive threat for his or her team. Constant drilling have made the former players associated with Triple Threat Hoops the game changing performers they became for their teams whether it be in high school, college, or pro basketball.

Player Performance

1) core and stability training

2) speed training

   * form running

   * stride

3) plyometric training

   * develop first step quickness

   * linear and lateral foot speed

   * change of direction

   * power

   * resistance training

   * over-speed training

4) functional training

   * functional flexibility routine and dynamic warm-up

   * balance

   * abdominal exercises

   * sport and position specific exercises

Triple Threat Hoops will also conduct basketball combines utilizing the following tests:

1) one-step vertical jump

2) 20 meter dash

3) overhead power ball throw

4) agility cone test

5) endurance jump

Triple Threat Mental Training Techniques

1) self-talk

2) relaxation

3) visualization

4) concentration

5) goal setting

Triple Threat Advanced Technology

1) shooting is taped and downloaded into player libraries using for:

   * a visual baseline of current shooting mechanics

   * a virtual shooting workout for two campers at different locations to compete

   * an additional way for college recruiters to evaluate a prospective recruit

2) study clips of great shooters are viewed in a classroom setting

3) study clips of Allen Iverson's open floor moves

Coach Bailey is very proud of the young men and young women who have worked so hard at improving their game to have the edge in game competition. Here are outstanding high school performances by Triple Threat alumni:

   * Dan Lewis, Penns Valley High School, scored 39 points in a district play-off game

   * Andrew Kerr, State College High School, scored 40 points against a state-ranked team at Bucknell University.

   * Eli Hanna set a Central Mountain High School single game scoring record with 41points in a regular season game

PENNSYLVANIA
Central Pennsylvania at the Moshannon Valley YMCA

Location & Directions: Route 322 East by-pass by the Philipsburg-Osceola High School football field (18 miles east of Clearfield, 24 miles west of State College, and 36 miles north of Altoona)

Contact - Mel Curtis (814-342-0889)
Email ymca73@verizon.net

Contact - Michael Bailey (570-327-8584)
Email triplethreathoops@yahoo.com
Triple Threat Hoops, Inc.
1606 Heather Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701.