Coach Freeman

Derrick Freeman is the Founder and President of Triple Threat Athletes. He comes equipped with a winning mentality, and understands the time, effort and detail needed to provide elite training for elite athletes. Derrick has been recognized for propelling performance to unprecedented levels through hands-on leadership, aggressive training and development initiatives.  In his 3-year tenure as the Assistant Coach of 3-time National Champions Boys' Varsity Basketball at a top boarding school in FL, his team compiled an overall record of 91-3, finished number 1 in 3 major polls for 3 consecutive years, and graduated 4 'McDonald's All-America' players. This led to him being named the Girls' Varsity Head Coach mid-season, demonstrating his adaptability and team-player demeanor. In his 2-year tenure as Head Coach of the Girls' Varsity Basketball team of a top boarding school in FL, Derrick compiled a 30-15 record over two seasons, ensuring the school's first two NCAA Division 1 signees (University of Oklahoma and University of Central Florida). Derrick has also been the Director of a basketball camp.

As a Liberian native/naturalized American citizen, he has a strong ability to relate to foreign athletes and help them acclimate to the American culture.

As a licensed CPA, he brings several years of corporate experience to the training program, helping to mentor athletes from the professional perspective and assisting with the transition from college to the professional world.

Corporate Sponsorship:
2016 Hustle Award for the Monteverde Academy Invitational Tournament
 
Coaching:
MVA Girls High School Basketball (Head Coach)
Impact International Basketball Tournament (Assistant Coach, held in Dubai)
MVA Boys High School Basketball (Assistant Coach): #1 nationally ranked bball team (2013-2015), Dick's National High School Champion (2014/2015), 2013 ESPN Rise National Invitational Champion
 
Athletes Trained:
Ben Simmons (2016 #1 NBA draft)
D'Angelo Russell (2015 #2 NBA draft)
Dakari Johnson (Second Round 2015 NBA draft)
Devin Williams (NBL Player- Melbourne United )
Justin Bibbs (Virginia Tech/Team USA Basketball Team)
Silvio De Sousa (#6 in ESPN Top 60 HS School Rankings)
Bruno Fernando (University of Maryland '20)
Kasey Hill (University of Florida '17)
Chris Egi (Harvard University '18)
Jordan Caroline (University of Nevada '18)
Marquez Ietcher-Ellis (Rice University '19)
Kouat  Knoi (TCU '20)
Gileysa Penzo (University of Oklahoma '18)
Fifi Ndour University of Central Florida '18)
 
Camps:
Carl Town Holiday Camp (Guest Instructor, Dec. 2015)
East Coast Conditioning Holiday Camp
Pete Marston Basketball Bootcamps
Kevin Boyle Summer Camp (NJ + MVA, Camp Director)
Old Bridge Travel Basketball Association (Guest Instructor for ages 8 to 12)
Eric Woroniecki Basketball Camp (camp instructor for boys + girls 7 to 15)
 
Media Feature(s):
Backcourt Violation (podcast/available iTunes + bbox radio) 

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Training Philosophy

We use a 3-prong training approach:

• Athletics (Skills, Drills, Speed and Agility)
  
• Academics (connecting the dots between school-acquired knowledge and the skills necessary to excel in sports; critical thinking, assessing risk, angles and spatial judgment)
• Character (developing athletes' EQ, ability to be coached, importance of teamwork, leading by example, and practicing active listening skills)
  

Our Mission

Triple Threat Athletes is committed to providing elite training for elite athletes. Our Basketball Life Training helps athletes to discover, utilize, and maintain tools that will enhance their on-court and off-court character.

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