Our 4 v 4 league allows individual players more touches on the ball and clinic style practice puts an emphasis on basketball . Central Maine Sports Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. Also planted somewhere in the crowd is dad, Lenny Holmes. You will receive an email to complete the registration. He was great with the kids!". Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. Nokomis High School's Cooper Flagg takes the ball to the hoop during the Maine Class A boys basketball championship game at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday, March 5, 2022. 202 and 115 (west). "Everyone is focused on drill and ball handling work, it's almost like shooting the basketball has become secondary despite it's OBVIOUS importance to the game. Pape Chevrolet ,Dexter Shoe Yankee Custom will be on your right.Just before the traffic light,turn right. One of Maines largest AAU basketball club is proud to announce our assessment dates. Gym is approx. Turn Rt onto Walton Street and continue to end of street. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. After two years of playing AAU basketball under the Maine United brand, an area AAU program featuring girls from the graduating class of 2027 is changing its name to Mode3 and will be the. Mode one is youre out there, finding yourself away from the basketball and going through the motions. Academic and administrative buildings will be on your left. Maine Attraction. Go another .15 miles and turn left into parking lot . 1 until you pass a McDonalds on your right. Close to 1000 athletes from across New England participate in Maine Hoops events. Take a leftat first traffic light. 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. Years ago, it likely never seemed conceivable that Mackenzie and Cam would battle with each other in practice preparing to face the likes of Michigan and Ohio State. Take a left into Noble High School you cannot see the new school from the road. 355 Following. St. Joseph's CollegeFrom the South Take Exit 48 Portland/Westbrook off the Maine Turnpike. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. At Light turn right. The two of them were wild, Lenny said. Follow us on Social Media . Maine REACT Basketball Club was established in 2018 by a group of collegiate women's basketball coaches with a goal of improving the overall quality of girls basketball in the state of Maine. 1/2 mile Take a right onto Wescott St. Memorial M.S. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of life's lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. The class of 2021 missed out on their Junior season due to Covid-19 precautions causing them to cancel the all import Junior year game circuit. How to Get Started? Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. Turn Left at this light. Expectations are for players to be unselfish, humble, hard working, enthusiastic, respectful to both officials and opponents, and team oriented. I had to work to get to the point Im at today.. 2.2 miles from toll booth. Theyre constantly working and when youre around that so much, its hard not to take from it.. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner), the Middle School will be on your left (Loranger Middle School). Congratulations to senior Camille Clement for landing the MaxPreps Player of the Year for Maine for the 20/21 season. Saco, ME 04072. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our club members. Probably me crying more than him, or wed fake an injury or hurt one another, things like that.. 295)- North Bound - Take Exit #9 to Rt. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. Traditional AAU options can be expensive for an age group that is still learning the game of basketball. It was things like that., The main thing was just work ethic and hard work, Cam said. The passion for the sport in Maine is really deep even without the people going on to play big time collegiate basketball.. Home | Maine Basketball Club Home of Maine's largest and fastest growing basketball training center! Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. Our player development is second to none. 9. At First light, (almost immediately after turn) Take a Left - Go Sponsorship. Cam was awaiting his sisters college decision. They will always appreciate game days in Assembly Hall. There will be several side streets as you approach town. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu Seat Maps, Pricing, Guidance Basketball Ice Hockey Football COVID-19 Guidance All-Access VIDEO Black Bear Insider ESPN+ AmericaEast TV FloSports Maine All-Access Maine Athletics on YouTube LISTEN Black Bear Voices - Podcast Coaches Show Live Game Audio APP The way people look at basketball and the way they appreciate good basketball, especially good team basketball, not individual 1-on-1 play, thats what all the great Indiana teams of the past were all about. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. From Int. Learn more. AAU State . (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. The Maine Lumberjacks is a Bangor-based competitive basketball league formed in 2015 to bring student athletes with a love for the game together to play some serious basketball. Just after the High School turn right onto Ludlow St. and the gym parking lot is your first right. - Privacy Policy. 808 likes. A lot of talent that will end. Lenny and Cam are no slouches on the court, but they were workers. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. (N. Berwick) At the flashing light turn right (still Rt. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. I have worked at over 50 Basketball Camps around the country and closely with shooting instructors through my Shot Loc Basketball training tools business and I consider Coach Holmes Maine's foremost authority on shooting instruction" - Coach Tony Staffiere, Parent Comment after a recent clinic: "Thank you so much for having Mr. Holmes come to the clinc. TravellingSouth on Route1, take a sharp left onto Center Street. 43 Hillview Avenue. Thats fine though as Mackenzie can focus on her pursuit of an NCAA title and undoubtedly Lenny, Denise, and thousands of others from Gorham and beyond will be watching. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 295 take Exit 6B. If theyre not in the building watching, she knows they have their eyes on the game from a far. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp and follow directions above. He has multiple jobs where he works with Maine Hoops and works with the school system. Traveling North/South on ME Turnpike: Take exit 63 for US-202/ME-115/ME-4 toward ME-26/Gray/New Gloucester; Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Gray-Yarmouth/Poland Spring/Norway-So. Take a right at the lights in Berwick (Cumberland Farms will be on your right) Travel 3 miles on Rt. From North: Maine Turnpike to exit 2 (Wells, Sanford) Turn right onto Rt. Already have a commenting profile? The best directions to Cape Elizabeth Schools can be found at www.cape.k12.me.us/directions.html There is a nice map there as well. 9 and Stevens Ave turn right. There are currently 13 Lumberjacks teams, including the newly minted Fort Kent squad. (Immediately after South Portland Police Station) Turn Right at this light follow straight - you will pass South Portland Boys club on your left. Mackenzie Holmes continues to amaze on and off the court at Indiana University. Their infamous 1-on-1 battles included Lenny officiating and they went as far as to swap out a girls basketball and boys basketball for each possession. Holmes led the Hoosiers in points (17.8 per game), rebounds (7.6), and blocks (3.0 per game, which also led the Big Ten) as Indiana finished 21-6 record and the Elite Eight, where it fell to eventual champion Arizona. 9) and follow for about 1/2 mile. Basically, (Under Armour) proposed to us this idea and asked if we wanted to join the sneaker circuits, Fontaine said. 6 miles till you come to a stop light (you will be 7.1 miles from the toll) - turn right onto Rt. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. One of the biggest influences in Denises life has been Bob Brown, who coached for 50 years, won 600 games and is a member of the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. Deering High School will be about 1/2 mile on your right. 9. Gardiner, ME Joined September 2015. Follow through 1 light, continue straight on this road. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. 295 take Exit 6B. 9) and go 1.8 miles. The name Mode3 comes from an internal team phrase that means playing as hard as you can. Stay inright lane until the intersection of Rt 1. . 9 west. Mode three, it becomes personal. 302 (2nd exit or half way through the rotary.) The Maine Firecrackers would continue to Continue reading Adele to Wake Forest Published March 7, 2021 | By Firecrackers The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. I can tell you from back when I played, when we played our rivals, it was sold out with seats on the sideline. Use the form below to reset your password. Tiger gym is down the hill at the other end of the school (park in the lot on the right and walk between the buildings to enter Tiger gym). The mother-daughter combination of Denise and Mackenzie had the game come to them a bit more naturally. The Complex is Located at the back of the circle. At the first traffic light turn left on to Bedford Street. The Maine Renegades AAU programs are designed to provide middle school/high school aged girls and boys with opportunities to learn and improve. Follow Rt. His love for the sport developed because his competitive drive forced him to always want to get better. 25 Business - travel .8 miles after turn - road will bear left stay straight under green sign that says Windham - follow that road (hilly road) approx. Its been over two years since Mackenzie and Cam last tried it and according to Cam, hes more than content to keep his undefeated record intact, even if he does admit his sister could beat him now. Commenting on the long and amazing journey over the prior eight years, Briggs said The wins and championships were very special, but seeing young women go from pigtails and braces to highly recruited student athletes who are leaders in the classroom, on the court, and in their communities has been the most rewarding., Briggs continued, Olivia Smith (Dartmouth) and Allie Clement (Marist) will play Division I, Nina Davenport (Bates), Sam Frost (Salve Regina), Olivia Shaw (UNE) and Brianne Maloney (St. Joes) will thrive in Division 3. Maine REACT Basketball Club was established in 2018 by a group ofcollegiate women's basketball coaches with a goal of improving the overall quality of girls basketball in the state of Maine. From South take Exit 133 (Waterville /Oakland). There are 3 Phases to Shooting Instruction: Identification Phase: Coach Holmes extensive use of video analysis is the key to identifying and instructing on shot form. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. Left after toll booth onto route 111. down on the Left) - Greely High School is on the Right - 5.6 miles from Toll Booth. Fontaine and Steele say that Mode3s purpose is not to make money and that they will put any money they do make back into the program to help players play. I was very athletic, so it came easy to me, but I was a worker and I loved working on my game. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. Parking lot is behind gym. The Waynflete Gym is loacted at 360 Spring St. behind Thomas House. Travel .2 mi, turn right onto Leighton Rd. Her first game that she played in Indiana, when she went in, I broke down crying because it was so awesome. We encourage healthy competition, sportsmanship and teamwork in an environment that is enjoyable, fair and diverse. TURN RIGHT ONTO FOREST AVE. END AT 70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND ME. From North take same exit but turn left at follow directions above. This is the first time that I know of that two families, which turned into 10, said whats best for our kid may not be just in this one program, Fontaine said. All Rights Reserved. Follow this road (Sponsorship. After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. Nothing good was coming from it.. Mackenzie and Cam now share an apartment together in Indiana and spend nearly all day with one another, but they werent always as close as they are now. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of life's lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. I think thats one thing people dont understand. St. School is at bottom of hill on right. With a primary emphasis on developing players, we also strive to mentor & offer exposure to players seeking the opportunity to play at the next level. See instructions below from North Windham. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. . Those original kids and parents plowed a lot of ground and in many ways are the foundation from which our program will continue to grow in the future.. See instructions below from North Windham. The Maine Firecrackers were founded in 2007 by Don Briggs and Brian Clement with a mutual vision to teach values and life lessons to young women in the Greater Portland area through the game of basketball. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. The registration fee to play in the YES AAU Basketball Program varies from season to season. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. From Toll Booth take a left. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. You cannot see the school from the road, but you will see bus turning signals. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. Continue until next traffic light, turn Right onto Route 9/208, follow 4 miles, UNE entrance is on the left. We are now one of the premier basketball organizations representing the state of Maine. After the first Firecracker team graduated, Briggshas coached two different 14U teams the last 2 years winning back to back AAU D2 National Championships (2014 and 2015). See Forming an Team Information to do so. He might be caught giving an earful to a referee, but at the end of the day hes a proud dad first and a passionate fan second. Just before the traffic light,turn right. From the North Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. In addition to his coaching duties, Briggsalso manages the day to day responsibilities of the Firecracker program. Once off the ramp, onto Portland High School: From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52 - Falmouth. AAU Basketball program that is determined to provide an opportunity for young players to continue their ability to play the. Proceed 0.4 miles (5 blocks) to Waynflete. Go .5 mi turn right onto Falmouth Rd. That means he spends most practices battling in the post with his younger sister and their competitive drive has not faded in the least. Hes the mecca of Maine basketball, Denise said of the elder Brown. | Home | Contact Us | Site Map, Creating basketball opportunities where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus, own Team Championships Information Just Opened, Spring Schedule Just Released - Click Here, MaineHoops-FrequentlyAskedQuestions2015.pdf, EasternMaineHoopsRegistrationForm2016.pdf, MaineHoops-FrequentlyAskedQuestions2016.pdf, TournamentRegistrationForm2016withMACBangorArea.pdf, Consistent and Constant Feedback during Correction Phase. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. Despite the lack of notoriety, shes now writing a new chapter and setting an example of people coming out of Maine to achieve basketball success at a high level. )Proceed to STOP sign.You may turn either left or right onto MacArthur Circle. At the third light the road ends and you must turn. The common denominator a philosophy and work ethic that prepares athletes for the college game. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner) turn left and go 1/8 mile. Turn right off ramp, proceed through 2 sets of light, go past shopping center, McDonalds and other Eateries, at third set of lights (next to church) take right onto Eustis Parkway, continue till end and turn left onto North St. about 1 mile turn right onto West. From South: Off of Int. 302 intersection. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. At the light turn left onto Westbrook Street. Continue into the rotary take second right off of the rotary. 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. Trying to get through those long stretches where out of the whole stretch of a year she can basically come home seven to eight weeks and thats it then the rest of the year shes out there. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. 1. As a parent, the emotions take over, Denise said. Travel 3/10 of a mile, Eastgate will be on your left. In fact, when the two were young, their parents did all they could to keep them from playing each other 1-on-1. Follow that road until 2nd Light - There will be a Shaw's Supermarket on your Right. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 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