Loudoun Triple Threat

LTT “Dynamite” Wins Division 1 Virginia AAU State Championship

The 4^th grade girls Loudoun Triple Threat (LTT) Dynamite went 5-0 at the 2011 AAU Virginia District Tournament.   The tournament was held at the Boo Williams SportsPlex in Hampton, VA on March 25 – 27, 2011.  Their success is attributed to the overall team effort in imposing a tenacious defense, holding opponents to an impressive average of less than 15 points per game.  Also, all 10 girls on the roster contributed offensively by executing scoring opportunities.  It was an exciting weekend of basketball for the Dynamite’s debut AAU tournament event.

Shown from left to right, back row:  Coach Janine Wilden, Assistant Coach Mike Wilden (not shown, Assistant Coach PJ Maher).

Front row:  Katie Maher, Ashley Rubino, Elisabeth Coffman, Gabi Ganley, Sammi Wilden, Lilian Vargo, Annie Ellis, Julie Brisbane, Samiksha Kale, Madison Jordan.

Janine Wilden

Janine played high school ball at Annandale High where her team won the Virginia AAA State Championship.  She also played for the Virginia Vogues AAU organization throughout high school.  In college, Janine played for St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH, where her team won the NCAA Division II Northest-10 Championship.  Since college, Janine’s basketball focus has been on sharing her love of the game through coaching.  She returned to Annandale High School and coached the Freshmen girls team for two years and assisted with the Varsity team.  After having children of her own, she has enjoyed coaching youth through rec leagues and is now in her second year with Loudon Triple Threat.  The foundation of Janine’s coaching philosophy toward athletes is on development among two dimensions:  (1) teaching the skills needed to be good at their sport and to have fun playing; and (2) developing the positive character traits that playing competitively on a team fosters.

Mike Wilden

Mike played high school basketball at Sachem High School in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.  In college, Mike played for St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH were he led his team to NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Championships and a Northeast Region Championship.  Mike continues to play in various men’s leagues.  For the past 8 years, Mike has shared his knowledge of the game by coaching several youth teams.  He currently assists in coaching 2 Loudoun Triple Threat teams.  Mike has been with the LTT organization for 4 years.