3Di Athletics

What 3Di Athletics does

3Di Athletics is a private basketball training organization founded in 2013 by co-founders Omar Abbasi and Abdirashid Ahmed, operating from Silver Spring, Maryland with regional hubs in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area and Dallas, Texas. The company delivers a multi-format training portfolio for youth athletes ages 5-17 and adults 18+, including multi-week skills clinics, 1-day and 2-day mini camps, AAU competitive teams, private training sessions, and signature camps featuring NBA legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Programming is differentiated by a three-pillar curriculum combining basketball skill development, character building, and community engagement, branded around "Deen, Determination, Discipline, Identity."

The business runs on an asset-light, community-anchored go-to-market model. Pricing is transactional and per-unit, ranging from $20-$30 per skills clinic session and $30-$95 for mini camps up to $125-$175 for the signature Abdul-Rauf camp, with sibling and early-bird discounts available. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer enrollment (website, email, phone, third-party registration platforms leagueapps.com and coachiq.io) with a venue-based partnership motion in which masjids, community centers, and schools provide gym space while 3Di supplies coaching staff, curriculum, equipment, and event management. Marketing is predominantly organic, driven by word-of-mouth referrals, social media (6,000+ followers), and a 500+ member email newsletter, with no disclosed paid acquisition spend.

3Di is a bootstrapped, founder-owned company with 1-10 employees, no external funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue. Since 2013 it has trained 500+ athletes, placed 10+ in collegiate basketball, and expanded from the DMV into Texas (Dallas launched 2023, Frisco clinic launched Winter 2024) and North Carolina. The company reports no patents, no proprietary technology platform, and no AI/ML capabilities, positioning it as a service-driven lifestyle business rather than a technology-enabled venture.

Name

3Di Athletics

Legal name

3Di Athletics

Website

https://3diathletics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3Di Athletics is a private basketball training organization founded in 2013 that delivers camps, clinics, AAU teams, and private coaching for youth (5-17) and adults (18+) in the DMV and Dallas/Fort Worth markets through community partnerships and signature camps featuring NBA legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Basketball Training & Youth Sports Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Goalkeeper/Pitching/Position-Specialty Training Programs (MPAKAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Performance Personal Training (HSADAAAF)

Keywords

• Basketball training services
• Youth basketball development
• AAU basketball teams
• Community basketball programs
• Basketball camps and clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Basketball Training Programs: Revenue generated from youth and adult basketball training programs including camps, clinics, private training sessions, and AAU team participation fees. Programs are priced per session, per participant, or as full program packages.
2. Organizational Partnership Programs: Revenue from providing turnkey basketball programming services to masjids, community centers, schools, and other organizations. 3Di handles coaching, logistics, and curriculum while partner organizations provide venue space.
3. AAU Team Registration: Revenue from AAU basketball team participation, including tournament fees and team training programs. AAU teams have been operating in Maryland and expanding to Dallas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3Di Athletics is a basketball training and development organization that delivers in-person coaching programs for youth (ages 5–17) and adults (18+) across the DMV area, Dallas (TX), and North Carolina. Its portfolio encompasses multi-week skills clinics, single- and multi-day mini camps, signature camps featuring NBA legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, AAU competitive teams, private training sessions, and turnkey "Bring 3Di To You" mobile programming delivered at partner venues such as masjids, community centers, and schools. The company centers its offering on a three-pillar framework combining basketball skill development, character building (Deen, Determination, Discipline, Identity), and community engagement.

Product overview

3Di Athletics is a professional basketball training organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for youth (ages 5-17) and adults (18+). The portfolio includes mobile community programs that bring training to masjids, community centers, and organizations (Bring 3Di To You), AAU competitive teams, private training sessions (individual and group), and various camp formats including Skills Clinics (4-6 weeks), 1-Day Mini Camps, and 2-Day Mini Camps. Special programming includes signature camps featuring NBA legends like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. The company operates training centers in the DMV area (Maryland) and Dallas, TX, with a three-pillar development system focusing on basketball skills, character development, and community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Basketball Programs Comprehensive basketball training programs for athletes ages 5–17 covering skill development, discipline, and character building through a structured curriculum (Deen, Determination, Discipline, Identity). Offered across the DMV area and Dallas, TX.
• Adult Basketball Programs Basketball training programs for adults ages 18 and up, focused on skill sharpening, competitive play, and community building through the sport.
• AAU Basketball Teams Competitive Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball teams competing in regional and national tournaments, providing year-round development and high-level competition for serious youth athletes. 3Di's AAU program won the Jr. 76 AAU Tournament in Philadelphia in Summer 2023.
• Community Programs (Bring 3Di To You) Mobile basketball programming that brings professional coaching to masjids, community centers, schools, and youth organizations. 3Di handles coaching staff, custom program design, equipment, and full event management; the host organization provides the venue. Engaged via a six-step partnership process from consultation to execution.
• Skills Clinics 4–6 week focused technical development programs (1.5–2 hours per session, weekend or weeknight) covering fundamentals including shooting, dribbling, defense, and gameplay. Pricing options: $20–$30 per session or $100–$150 for the full clinic; minimum 6, maximum 15 participants; age groups 8–11 and 12–15.
• 1-Day Mini Camp Single-day intensive basketball training camp (2–3 hours of instruction) featuring high-intensity drills, competitive scenarios, and character development activities. Pricing $30–$45 per participant; minimum 9, maximum 30 participants; age groups 9–12 and 13–17.
• 2-Day Mini Camp Two-day intensive basketball training camp (4 hours per day, Saturday and Sunday) focused on basketball IQ, skill development, and sustained discipline required for elevated performance. Pricing $95 per participant; minimum 9, maximum 30; age groups 9–12 and 13–17.
• Boys Basketball Camp with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Special basketball skills camp featuring former NBA legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Offers high-level skill development, mentorship, and inspiration for youth athletes ages 7–17. Includes a camp t-shirt; $125 early bird pricing (until May 22nd) rising to $175 thereafter; upcoming edition June 6, 2026 at Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, MD.
• Private Training Individual and group private training sessions offering personalized coaching and focused skill development for athletes seeking intensive attention. Enrollment via direct contact (email/phone) or through the external CoachIQ platform.
• Player Sponsorships (Sponsor Athletes / Impact Opportunities) Sponsorship opportunities supporting young athletes facing financial obstacles to access elite coaching and competitive experiences. Funded uses include player scholarships, facility rentals, equipment upgrades, travel opportunities, and community events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 athletes trained since 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mahmoud Abdul-RaufcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Former NBA legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf collaborates with 3Di Athletics to host exclusive basketball camps. Hosted first camp in Summer 2023 launching the Dallas location, and returned for 2nd annual Dallas Summer Camp in Summer 2024. Provides special guest instruction, mentorship, and brand credibility. Upcoming camp scheduled for June 6, 2026 in Rockville, MD.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PGC Basketball (Point Guard College): Nationwide basketball skills camp and clinician operator running multi-day camps and coach-training programs; most directly comparable to 3Di's basketball-camps-and-clinics spine, premium pricing, and coach-pedigree-led value proposition.
• The Skills Factory: Basketball training facility operator running skills clinics, AAU teams, and camps in a multi-location model; closely mirrors 3Di's combination of facility-based training, AAU teams, and skills-development clinics.
• Breakthrough Basketball: Operates basketball camps, clinics, and coach-education content with an emphasis on skill fundamentals and curriculum — closely matches 3Di's structured-skill-development and camp-as-primary-channel model.
• The Grind Session: Invite-only grassroots basketball tournament and showcase circuit tied to team-based programming — parallels 3Di's competitive-tournament positioning and AAU team strategy.
• 5-Star Basketball: Combines elite basketball camps with nationally recognized AAU-style tournaments; the camp-plus-tournament format parallels 3Di's AAU/camp portfolio, including high-profile athlete-instructor events.
• NBC Basketball Camps: Long-running basketball-specific camp network offering multi-day and session-based training programs across North America — overlaps directly with 3Di's camps, skills clinics, and skill-development curriculum.
• Hoop Group: East Coast basketball training, camp, and showcase operator running regional events and skill clinics — comparable to 3Di's DMV-anchored regional hub-and-clinic delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• NBA Academy: NBA-operated elite basketball development centers serving top-tier prospects globally; competes for serious youth athletes and provides benchmarking on elite-tier programming, while operating at much larger scale and reach.
• IMG Academy: Large multi-sport performance academy with a basketball track; competes in the same elite youth-development space but at materially larger scale and broader sport breadth than 3Di's basketball-only focus.

Emerging players

• Athletes in Action (basketball division): Faith-affiliated sports ministry delivering basketball camps and clinics with values-based curriculum — the closest peer to 3Di's community-faith-rooted positioning and triple-pillar (skills/character/community) framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/3di_athletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/3DiAthletics
• Xx.com/3diathletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3di-athletics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about 3Di Athletics