3X3 Unites

Our aim is to empower the next generation, supporting their development and helping them succeed in life.

From the streets to the world’s top stages, we’re building a global legacy by empowering youth, inspiring communities, and connecting people through the transformative power of 3x3. A foundation based in Amsterdam with the mission to promote the growth of 3x3 basketball in the Netherlands, while using the sport as a powerful tool to help young people develop essential life skills. Through our prog

rams, we engage youth and create opportunities for personal growth, teaching values like teamwork, leadership, and resilience both on and off the court.

15/04/2026

LEADERS OF UNITES NO. 132 -

From neighborhood games to local leader!

For Marc van der Oordt, the court has always been more than just a place to play—it’s where community is built. 
Growing up in Heerhugowaard, Marc was the kid knocking on doors to start a football match. But as life changed and his family moved across town, he realized that sports were his “social glue.”

After a brief hiatus during his studies—which he calls the “biggest mistake of his life”—Marc found his way back to the game, trading the football pitch for the 3x3 court. 
What started as shooting hoops with friends during school breaks quickly exploded into something bigger. “We went from 1-on-1 games to driving carloads of players to Haarlem every week,” Marc remembers.

It was through the 3X3 Leader Course that Marc’s perspective shifted from player to mentor. He realized that 3x3 basketball isn’t just about the score; it’s about ownership. Without a coach or a referee, you learn to:
* Take responsibility for your actions.
* Resolve conflicts with honesty.
* Lead by example as a role model.

While Marc carries his family close—symbolized by the signet ring from his father and a bracelet from his sister—his eyes are fixed on the future of Heerhugowaard.

Today, he’s a Local Coordinator, running clinics and organizing the 3x3 Rabo Street League.

Marc’s journey proves that when you invest in the game, the game invests back in you. From a local kid playing on a grass field to a community leader shaping the next generation, Marc is living proof that life lessons are best learned on the court.

“In 3x3, you have to organize things among yourselves. If you make a mistake, you admit it. That’s taking responsibility—on and off the court.”

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09/04/2026

From the streets to the pro stage.
3 cities. Top 3x3 teams. One pathway. One final spot at the 3x3 World Tour and Women Series

Vlissingen 23rd of May Haarlem 31st of May Arnhem Finals 5th & 6th of June

This is where the level goes up. Where the game gets serious. Where the next step becomes real.

Save the date. See you there and check out for more information about the World Tour and Women Series.

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03/04/2026

Registrations for the RABO 3X3 Street League are open!

Build your team, step on the court in your city, and run it up over three weekends. From your local court to the finals at the 3X3 Festival at the NDSM-werf. This is where your journey starts from the streets to the top.

Free to join. Boys and girls. Open for all ages. No excuses.

Think you can take down last year’s champs?

Sign up now and claim your spot. Link in bio. ⤴️

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01/04/2026

The 3x3 outdoor season is here. From today on we are back outside! On the court near you. With over 70 activations per week across 24+ cities.

Whether it is your first time playing or you have been on the court for years, everyone is welcome. Join pick-up games, work on your skills, or take part in the 3X3 Leader Course. Everything is free. It is all about playing, connecting, and growing.

Lace your hoop shoes, call your friends and come to the court near you. Check our 3x3 in de buurt platform on our website to find your next hoop session!

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18/03/2026

LEADERS OF UNITES NO. 131 - Jorn Loots  Long before Jorn Loots was a coach on the court, he was a boy in the woods with a pocket knife. In the quiet of Utrecht’s forests, he carved swords and chisels—finding a sense of control and focus amidst the heavy silence of a family divided.

But sometimes, the wood isn’t enough to hold the weight of everything you’re carrying. For Jorn, the pent-up anger of his childhood finally found its release not in a workshop, but on a basketball court. The first time he picked up a ball in gym class, everything shifted. The sweat, the energy, and the “fight” of the game became his safe place. It wasn’t just a sport; it was freedom.

Even when a torn cruciate ligament threatened to take that freedom away, Jorn refused to stay on the sidelines. He pivoted. He traded his jersey for a whistle, discovering that his true strength wasn’t just in his jump shot, but in his ability to lift others up.

“The mini-saxophone symbolizes who I am as a person. I like to help other people, and it’s a tangible reminder of that.”

Today, Jorn carries a small, silver saxophone—a gift from a stranger he once helped—as a reminder of his North Star. Whether he’s organizing glow-in-the-dark tournaments with 3X3 Unites or dreaming of his future as a primary school teacher, his mission remains the same: to be the guide he once needed.

From carving wood to molding the next generation, Jorn’s story is a reminder that our past doesn’t define us—it prepares us to lead.

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14/03/2026

The outdoor season and 3X3 Street League are coming fast, and we’re making sure our leaders are ready to own the moment.

We’ve teamed up with to bring two essential workshops to the 3X3 Unites Academy:
• Time Management: Master your schedule and beat the clock.
• Project Management: Turn your vision into reality, organized better than ever.

Preparation is the key to leadership. So hit the link in bio and sign up for free ⤴️

Only 1 week to go!

10/03/2026

The energy at our 3x3 kick-off tournament was the perfect way to launch our new local project in Leiden!
It’s about more than just 3x3, it’s about building something lasting right there in the city.

A massive shoutout to the players who left it all on the court, our local leaders for making it happen, and every partner who stepped up to help us plant these roots in Leiden.

This is just the beginning of what we’re building together.

See you at the next one!

08/03/2026

They say 3x3 is more than just a game—it’s a movement. But today, we celebrate the heartbeat of that movement: the women.

On this International Women’s Day, we are looking at the leaders who pave the way, the employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and every single woman who has stepped onto the court or into our community to say, “I belong here.”

At 3X3 Unites, we don’t just talk about empowerment; we live it through every cross-over, every assist, and every leader we help develop. To our mentors, our players, and our partners: you are the proof that when we support women, the court has no limits.

You are the grit, the grace, and the future. Keep taking your shot. Keep empowering. Keep uniting.
Happy International Women’s Day! ♥️💪

P.S. Shoutout to our first generation of girls-only leader course for making this awesome video!

04/03/2026

LEADERS OF UNITES NO. 130 - Jaier Ooft
What happens when you walk away from the only path you’ve ever known? 
For 16-year-old Jaier Ooft, the answer was finding his true calling. Growing up as a talented football player, he played mostly to make his older brother proud. But by age 14, the passion had faded. After watching a basketball movie with a friend, he knew he had to pivot. 
His family was hesitant. “Aren’t you too old to start over?” But Jaier was relentless. He traded his cleats for a basketball, spending every day on the court. He didn’t just learn a new sport; he found his voice. Once terrified of public speaking, the 3X3 Unites Leader Course transformed him from a quiet teen into a confident community leader who now organizes local youth events. 
Through it all, his strength comes from a deeply personal place. Tucked right next to his morning toothbrush sits a small crucifix belonging to his late grandmother. It’s the first thing he sees when he wakes up, and the last before bed—a daily reminder of the faith and love that keep him moving forward. 
Today, Jaier has one mission: To inspire the next generation to chase their dreams even

Read Jaier’s whole story via link in bio and story.

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27/02/2026

From the courts in Groningen to the Paper Dome in Amsterdam, our 3X3 Leaders are leveling up!

Two weeks ago, over 20 Leaders dove headfirst into the world of Event Production.

Our Leaders learned:
- The “puzzle” of assembling a professional 3X3 court.
- Why teamwork is the only way to pitch a massive event tent.
- The professional skills needed to run a world-class tournament.

As one of our Leaders, put it: “If you don’t try it, you won’t learn it.”

Whether it’s learning the theory or getting hands-on with the gear, these young leaders are building more than events—they’re building their futures.

Next stop? Advanced training in March to master permits and team leadership. We’re getting ready for a massive summer at Street League, Pro Cups, and 3X3 Festival!

Read more about it at the link in our bio.

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