Our Story
RIS3 Athletic Academy was built from lived experience, passion, and purpose.
Growing up, we understood firsthand what it felt like to love sports while lacking access to many of the opportunities, resources, exposure outlets, and development programs available to others. Travel costs, tournament fees, training expenses, and financial barriers often made high-level opportunities difficult to reach. But we also experienced the life-changing impact sports can have.
Through basketball and athletics, we were able to earn college opportunities, pursue higher education, compete at the collegiate and professional levels, and develop skills that translated far beyond the game: leadership, discipline, confidence, accountability, work ethic, and perseverance. That experience became the foundation behind RIS3.
RIS3 stands for Love, Faith, and Integrity — the values that continue to shape everything we do as an organization, mentors, coaches, and leaders within our community.
We created RIS3 Athletic Academy to provide athletes and families with access to high-level development, mentorship, exposure opportunities, and a supportive environment where athletes can grow both on and off the court. What started through basketball development has expanded into year-round athletic performance training, camps, clinics, strength and conditioning programs, leadership development, and community outreach for athletes across multiple sports.
At RIS3, we are committed to creating an environment that challenges athletes to grow in confidence, leadership, discipline, accountability, and performance, both on and off the court. We believe sports can open doors, create opportunities, and change lives when the right environment and mentorship are present.
Our mission is to help serious and overlooked athletes gain access to the tools, development, confidence, and opportunities needed to pursue success both in sports and in life.
The RIS3 Athletic Center (RAC) is simply the next step in that vision: creating a home where athletes can train, grow, lead, and pursue their goals in an elite environment built on community, development, and opportunity.
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Meet Our Coaches
Our team is made up of former collegiate and professional athletes, mentors, and development coaches who understand what it takes to grow, compete, and lead at the next level. Through skill development, athletic performance training, and mentorship, RIS3 is committed to helping athletes maximize their potential both on and off the court.
Dom Hunter
CEO & Basketball Player Development
Dom Hunter is a nationally respected basketball player development coach, leadership mentor, and culture-builder with a passion for helping student-athletes succeed on and
off the court. A former professional basketball player and NCAA athlete, he brings more than 10 years of experience in elite basketball training, player development, team culture, and athlete mentorship.
As Founder and CEO of RIS3 Athletic Academy, Dom has trained hundreds of basketball athletes across Washington and nationwide, including NCAA Division I and Division II players. His experience includes leading Ellensburg High School Girls Basketball to a perfect 26–0 season and a Washington 2A State Championship, along with leadership roles in nationally recognized high school basketball
programs and professional playing experience in Spain and Armenia.
Now serving as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Tumwater High School, Dom specializes in basketball skill development, shooting mechanics, basketball IQ training, leadership development, strength and conditioning, and college recruiting mentorship, with access to more than 100 college coaches across NCAA Division I, Division II, NAIA, and junior college basketball programs. Through RIS3 Athletic Academy, he helps athletes improve confidence, game performance, athletic development, and next-level preparation through high-level basketball training, camps, clinics, and mentorship programs across Washington State.
Brittany Robinson
Head Soccer Player Development
Brittany Robinson serves as the Head Soccer Player Development Trainer for RIS3 Athletic Academy, bringing over two decades of playing experience and a passion for helping young athletes reach their full potential.
Brittany began playing soccer at the age of eight and quickly developed a love for the game that continues today. During her youth career, she competed at a high level with FC Crush, where she helped her team capture two Washington State Championships. She later advanced to play for Washington Premier ECNL, one of the nation's top competitive youth soccer platforms, for two seasons.
Following her successful youth career, Brittany continued her playing journey at Central Washington University, where she competed at the collegiate level and further developed her understanding of the game. After college, she played professionally with the Kitsap Pumas, gaining valuable experience in a highly competitive environment.
Today, Brittany is passionate about developing the next generation of athletes. She focuses on building strong technical foundations, improving game intelligence, and helping players develop the confidence, discipline, and work ethic necessary to succeed both on and off the field. Her goal is to create a positive and challenging training environment where athletes can grow, compete, and achieve their individual goals.
Whether working with beginners or advanced players, Brittany is committed to helping every athlete maximize their potential and develop a lifelong love for the game.
Ethan Dillon
Basketball Player Development
Coach Ethan Dillon brings a passion for athlete development, education, and mentorship to RIS3 Athletic Academy. A former collegiate basketball player at South Puget Sound Community College and current Head Girls Basketball Coach at Kittitas High School, Ethan has dedicated his career to helping athletes grow both on and off the court.
With experience coaching high school and AAU basketball, Ethan specializes in skill development, player confidence, basketball IQ, and building a positive, competitive culture. His coaching philosophy emphasizes hard work, accountability, leadership, and continuous growth while helping athletes develop the tools needed to reach their individual goals.
Ethan holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health from Central Washington University and is committed to creating meaningful development opportunities for athletes of all ages and skill levels.