About Us

At Triple Threat Lacrosse (TTL), we believe lacrosse is more than a game–it’s a vehicle for building confident leaders and resilient young women.

Our Story

At Triple Threat Lacrosse (TTL), we believe the game is a training ground for life.

Founded by Halley Griggs and Ciara Thurlow, TTL was born from a shared passion to create something different in an often competitive sports landscape — a place where athletes come together to grow, push themselves, and play with purpose.

Our mission is to develop the complete athlete through intentional programming that combines elite lacrosse instruction with leadership development, character building, and mental and wellness education. Here, athletes are encouraged to set goals, embrace challenges, and discover their edge — building confidence, resilience, and belief both on and off the field.

Our coaches demand effort, celebrate progress, and mentor each player as both an athlete and a person, creating an environment that is supportive, motivating, and personal.

What sets TTL apart is what lasts beyond the field. Many of our alumni return as coaches and mentors, continuing our "come back, give back" tradition rooted in leadership, gratitude, and community — passing forward the lessons that shaped them.

Built on hard work, joy, and sisterhood.

Our coaching is personal. Our culture is positive. Our community is supportive and inspiring. Our athletes love TTL because it feels like home — the music is loud, the energy is high, and every player is empowered to step outside her comfort zone, chase her goals, and lead with confidence.

Our Programs

Founders

Ciara Thurlow and Halley Quillinan Griggs are the co-founders of Triple Threat Lacrosse. The duo launched Triple Threat Lacrosse in Fall 2018.

TTL Co-Founder

Halley Griggs

Halley Quillinan Griggs, Syracuse's first four-time lacrosse All-American and former ILWomen Director, co-founded Triple Threat Lacrosse.

Halley Quillinan Griggs is a co-founder of Triple Threat Lacrosse and a former standout at Syracuse University, where she made program history as the first four-time All-American in Syracuse women’s lacrosse history and just the second Syracuse female athlete to earn All-American honors in all four years of her collegiate career. At the conclusion of her playing career, she was third on the all-time goals list (209), third in points (254) and second in caused turnovers (96) and draw controls (166). Throughout her college journey, Halley also competed as a midfielder with the U.S. Women’s National Team, and in the years following her graduation, she was inducted into the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame (Adirondack Chapter) and later recognized as only the second player in program history to receive the Syracuse University LetterWinner of Distinction.

Following her playing career, Halley worked in lacrosse media with Inside Lacrosse and ESPN before transitioning into coaching. She previously coached at Greens Farms Academy (2019–2021) and later joined the staff at Greenwich Academy (2022–2024), where she helped lead the program to a national top-10 ranking in 2023 and a top-25 finish. Halley is excited to be rejoining the Greens Farms Academy coaching staff for the 2026 season alongside Thurlow.

Halley resides in Rowayton with her husband, Brian, and their two daughters, Dempsey and Charlotte.

TTL Co-Founder

Ciara Thurlow

Ciara Thurlow, co-founder of Triple Threat Lacrosse and Villanova lacrosse alum, is a championship-winning Connecticut coach entering her 25th season.

Ciara Thurlow is a co-founder of Triple Threat Lacrosse and is entering her 25th season coaching girls’ lacrosse in Connecticut. She began her coaching career at Wilton High School (2002–2010), where she led the Warriors to a 141–30–3 record, earning two State Championships and four FCIAC Championships. Ciara was inducted into the Wilton High School Hall of Fame and was named the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Outstanding Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2010.

Ciara is currently entering her eighth season as Head Coach at Greens Farms Academy, where she has helped guide the program to its first-ever FAA Championship in 2022, a second championship in 2023, and FAA finalist finishes in 2019, 2021, and 2025. Beyond the high school level, Ciara serves on the Darien Youth Lacrosse Board (DYLAX), where she is entering her 15th year and currently serves as Vice President of the Girls Program. She is also entering her 15th season as Head Coach of Darien’s top U14 team, where her teams have captured 13 of 15 CONNY Championships.

A former collegiate player at Villanova University (1989–1993), Ciara served as team captain her senior year and set the program record for most ground balls in a single season (73). In 2013, she was honored by the YWCA as a Woman of Distinction, recognizing her leadership, community involvement, and positive impact. Ciara resides in Darien with her husband Mike, their three sons — Patrick, Ryan, and Christopher — and their family dog, Ranger.