Est. DFW • AAU Basketball
Ball Hard. Stay Humble.
Whatever you do — do it all for the glory of God
The Squads
Where it all starts. Fundamentals, footwork, and a love for the game built early.
The Foundation View Team → 7thOne of two 7th grade squads. Sharpening skills and competing hard every weekend.
Red Squad View Team → 7thOne of two 7th grade squads. Sharpening skills and competing hard every weekend.
Black Squad View Team → 8thStepping up to tougher competition and building a game ready for high school.
The Build View Team → 9thHigh school basketball begins here. Building the habits and toughness the next level demands.
The Climb View Team → HSBuilt for the next level. Exposure, elite skill work, and preparation for college play.
The Next Level View Team →The Staff
Coach Mansell Twillie III is the heart of the Young Shooterz program. As head coach of the organization, he leads the High School Girls, 8th Grade Boys, 7th Grade Boys Black, and 5th Grade Boys squads — building players from the inside out, fundamentals on the court and character off of it. For Coach Twillie, the game is always bigger than the scoreboard.
I am Anthony Allen Hawthorne, and I have been in love with the game of basketball since I was an 8-year-old kid first picking up a ball. I played varsity basketball as a sophomore in high school and started all of my last three years. I was heavily recruited by Oklahoma and LSU, but I wanted to develop more, so I decided to play college ball at a junior college for two years. I ended up playing one year before a coaching scandal hit my freshman year. When that happened, I lost track of things and started out training kids after college. I always said that if I did not go pro, I would want to give back to the game of basketball by coaching, training, and mentoring kids on the come-up! I started training in 2012 and started coaching my own AAU team shortly after, around 2014. In August 2022, I started coaching at a private high school in Dallas by the name of The Winston High School. I am the middle school boys head coach and the varsity boys assistant coach. This school had never made the playoffs in its history before I came, and now we have been to the playoffs every year, including the Elite 8 in my second year there. I am beyond proud of all the work I have put in and the lives I’ve touched over time. In 2023–2024, I received a Coach of the Year award! I am currently still there as an assistant coach while I look to further my career in a head position somewhere, when God says it’s my turn! My passion for the game of basketball is unmatched in my opinion, and I truly enjoy coaching the younger generation!
Hello, my name is Coach Ray. I am a lifelong competitor who has developed an elite basketball IQ through years of AAU competition and extensive film study. My basketball journey took me from Shawnee Heights High School to the collegiate level at Johnson County Community College, where I played shooting guard. Known for my dynamic shooting, ball-handling ability, and high-level understanding of the game, I pride myself on reading defenses, anticipating plays, and creating high-percentage scoring opportunities for my team. On the defensive end, I built a reputation as a relentless perimeter defender, earning MVP awards throughout my career, along with multiple All-Team and All-Tournament honors. My accomplishments also include being named the 2011 USSSA Mo-Kan Midwest Free Throw Champion and helping lead my team to both the Jayhawk East Conference Championship and NJCAA Region VI Championship in 2017. Through discipline, leadership, and a commitment to excellence on both ends of the floor, I established myself as a true two-way player and leader. I’ve been with Young Shooterz for the past nine months, and it has been a blessing to be part of such an amazing coaching staff. I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for our team this season and seasons to come! I am committed to continuing my growth as both a coach and mentor.
Bio coming soon.
Bio coming soon.
More Than a Team
Huddles before tip-off. Coaches courtside. Players putting in work from the 11U squad to the high school girls. This is what the program looks like up close.
Follow the journey all season long — game days, tournament runs, and the moments in between.
For the Glory
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
Team Fees
Pay with Zelle (built into most banking apps) or Cash App. Use whichever is easiest for you.
Scan a QR code with your phone's camera, or send Zelle to the phone number below. It fills in automatically.
Example: "Jalen W — 8th Boys". This is how we match your payment to your player, so please don't skip it.
Zelle
Kasaundra Twillie
Cash App
Mansell Twillie
Payments are instant and can't be reversed, so double-check the recipient before you send. Always put your player's name and team in the memo. Questions about fee amounts? Reach out to your team's coach.
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5th Grade Boys
The Players
Game Film
The Coach
Coach Mansell Twillie III is the heart of the Young Shooterz program. As head coach of the organization, he leads the High School Girls, 8th Grade Boys, 7th Grade Boys Black, and 5th Grade Boys squads — building players from the inside out, fundamentals on the court and character off of it. For Coach Twillie, the game is always bigger than the scoreboard.
Every player needs an AAU membership to compete. Sign up, then reach out so we can get your player on the roster.
Sign Up Today7th Grade Boys · Red
The Players
Game Film
The Coach
Bio coming soon.
Every player needs an AAU membership to compete. Sign up, then reach out so we can get your player on the roster.
Sign Up Today7th Grade Boys · Black
The Players
Game Film
The Coach
Coach Mansell Twillie III is the heart of the Young Shooterz program. As head coach of the organization, he leads the High School Girls, 8th Grade Boys, 7th Grade Boys Black, and 5th Grade Boys squads — building players from the inside out, fundamentals on the court and character off of it. For Coach Twillie, the game is always bigger than the scoreboard.
Every player needs an AAU membership to compete. Sign up, then reach out so we can get your player on the roster.
Sign Up Today8th Grade Boys
The Players
Game Film
The Staff
Coach Mansell Twillie III is the heart of the Young Shooterz program. As head coach of the organization, he leads the High School Girls, 8th Grade Boys, 7th Grade Boys Black, and 5th Grade Boys squads — building players from the inside out, fundamentals on the court and character off of it. For Coach Twillie, the game is always bigger than the scoreboard.
Bio coming soon.
Every player needs an AAU membership to compete. Sign up, then reach out so we can get your player on the roster.
Sign Up Today9th Grade Boys
The Players
Game Film
The Staff
I am Anthony Allen Hawthorne, and I have been in love with the game of basketball since I was an 8-year-old kid first picking up a ball. I played varsity basketball as a sophomore in high school and started all of my last three years. I was heavily recruited by Oklahoma and LSU, but I wanted to develop more, so I decided to play college ball at a junior college for two years. I ended up playing one year before a coaching scandal hit my freshman year. When that happened, I lost track of things and started out training kids after college. I always said that if I did not go pro, I would want to give back to the game of basketball by coaching, training, and mentoring kids on the come-up! I started training in 2012 and started coaching my own AAU team shortly after, around 2014. In August 2022, I started coaching at a private high school in Dallas by the name of The Winston High School. I am the middle school boys head coach and the varsity boys assistant coach. This school had never made the playoffs in its history before I came, and now we have been to the playoffs every year, including the Elite 8 in my second year there. I am beyond proud of all the work I have put in and the lives I’ve touched over time. In 2023–2024, I received a Coach of the Year award! I am currently still there as an assistant coach while I look to further my career in a head position somewhere, when God says it’s my turn! My passion for the game of basketball is unmatched in my opinion, and I truly enjoy coaching the younger generation!
Bio coming soon.
Every player needs an AAU membership to compete. Sign up, then reach out so we can get your player on the roster.
Sign Up TodayHigh School Girls
The Players
Game Film
The Staff
Coach Mansell Twillie III is the heart of the Young Shooterz program. As head coach of the organization, he leads the High School Girls, 8th Grade Boys, 7th Grade Boys Black, and 5th Grade Boys squads — building players from the inside out, fundamentals on the court and character off of it. For Coach Twillie, the game is always bigger than the scoreboard.
Hello, my name is Coach Ray. I am a lifelong competitor who has developed an elite basketball IQ through years of AAU competition and extensive film study. My basketball journey took me from Shawnee Heights High School to the collegiate level at Johnson County Community College, where I played shooting guard. Known for my dynamic shooting, ball-handling ability, and high-level understanding of the game, I pride myself on reading defenses, anticipating plays, and creating high-percentage scoring opportunities for my team. On the defensive end, I built a reputation as a relentless perimeter defender, earning MVP awards throughout my career, along with multiple All-Team and All-Tournament honors. My accomplishments also include being named the 2011 USSSA Mo-Kan Midwest Free Throw Champion and helping lead my team to both the Jayhawk East Conference Championship and NJCAA Region VI Championship in 2017. Through discipline, leadership, and a commitment to excellence on both ends of the floor, I established myself as a true two-way player and leader. I’ve been with Young Shooterz for the past nine months, and it has been a blessing to be part of such an amazing coaching staff. I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for our team this season and seasons to come! I am committed to continuing my growth as both a coach and mentor.
Every player needs an AAU membership to compete. Sign up, then reach out so we can get your player on the roster.
Sign Up Today