Focus is on practice with an emphasis on drill repetition to improve individual skills and teaching girls to become well rounded players that are fundamental in all aspects of the game. As you come to the end of this exit, turn right (it is a continuation of the curve you've been on. Travel approx. Shes had some great coaches, so I tend to try to shut up now. 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Turn left at traffic light (still Rt. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. Naturally, they took a liking to the game of basketball. 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. 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. Maine Blue Wave Basketball - Blue Wave Basketball Maine Blue Wave Basketball Teaching the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Tweets. 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. Likes. If theyre not in the building watching, she knows they have their eyes on the game from a far. half a mile up the road. Our younger players will be held to the same standards. The first time he lost a friendly game of 2-on-1 to the kids, he refused to play them again. From South take Exit 127 (Waterville/Oakland). Theres still times where they just need that support system in place, he said. Denise spent seven years as an assistant coach at Gorham High and Lenny had spent time during his college years running or volunteering at camps and clinics. Follow that road until 2nd Light - There will be a Shaw's Supermarket on your Right. Their grassroots platform includes Girls UAA, UAA Boys, UA Rise and UA future, featuring high-level competition among the best youth basketball players in the country at the 17u to 10u levels. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike. 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). From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. Started by Brendan Fontaine of Auburn and Wayne Steele of Gray, Mode3 comprises girls in the 2027 high school graduation year from all across Maine. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. After just 3 practices last year, the Firecrackers shut down due to the pandemic so for Continue reading , Accompanied by her parents and brother Ari, Chelsea Graiver made a detour on her way toPhiladelphia to North Easton, MA to inform the Stonehill Coaches that she was accepting their scholarship offer and will become a Skyhawk. From South: Off of Int. At times, Mackenzie and Cam would even team together in AAU if one of their teams needed an extra body. Cam, who is two years older than Mackenzie, got the shooting touch from his mom, but had to work like his father did coming up. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. One of Maines largest AAU basketball club is proud to announce our assessment dates. Turn right at light. Theyre constantly working and when youre around that so much, its hard not to take from it.. Maine Renegades Basketball | Westbrook ME Further in the crowd you can find Denise Payette-Holmes, or put more simply, mom. Our daughters were always so competitive, and they had a neutralizing effect, so I said, I am done playing this girl, I need to team them up. We finally made contact, and then three or four months later we had our first weekend tournament together.. That inaugural Firecracker team accomplished many firsts throughout their AAU playing days which was highlighted (at that point) by the States only AAU D2 National Championship. School is 2 miles down on left. 37 talking about this. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. 295 take Exit 6B. (From Int. It was an easy decision. Maine United Basketball is an elite boys basketball team made up of players across the state of Maine. There will be several side streets as you approach town. 9 and Stevens Ave turn left onto Stevens Avenue. Go .2 miles and turn left onto ME-9/Middle Rd, take almost immediate right onto Falmouth Rd. Fontaine and Steele are pushing inclusion. Though the primary focus of instruction is geared toward preparing players to compete at a high level in high school and college, the Firecracker program is widely considered the most successful girls program in Maine and is also considered one of the elite programs in New England. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Continue through 2 sets of traffic light. The pair eventually found one another and married. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. McAuley is on the left. From South: I-95 Maine Turnpike to Exit 32, Biddeford. I never had it easy growing up, Cam said. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. Take a right onto Spring St at Mercy Hospital. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/01/09/maine-talent-soaring-to-top-levels-of-womens-college-basketball/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Daily+Headlines%3A++RSS%3AITEM%3ATITLE&utm_campaign=PPH+DH+-+SUNDAY+%28HTML%29, Camille Clement Northeastern University NCAA Division I, Gemima Motema Northeastern University NCAA Division I, Amanda Kubantu Bentley University NCAA Division II, Mollie Obar Brandeis University NCAA Division III Continue reading , Bella McLaughlin decided there isnt much to wait for after Providence offered her a full scholarship last week so she committed to them yesterday and can now focus on her Junior season on the court and in the classroom. From North - Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. Maine Turnpike take Exit 36. From North 295 Take exit 3 (Westbrook Street/Airport) Proceed toward traffic light. will be on your right. TURN RIGHT ONTO FOREST AVE. END AT 70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND ME. 302 west for 11 miles to North Windham. Go another .15 miles and turn left into parking lot . Mum to Ceri and Lizzy, K-2 Title I math teacher, proud Brit, lover of basketball, volleyball, Luke Bryan and my cat. Portland Athletic Club is right after People's Heritage Bank. 9 and Stevens Ave turn Left onto Stevens Avenue . People know who he is and if you talk about Maine basketball, hes probably the best coach to ever come out of the state of Maine.. Lenny led the boys and Denise coached the girls. The common denominator a philosophy and work ethic that prepares athletes for the college game. See instructions below from North Windham. 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For the past 7 years he has been the Scarborough Basketball Booster President overseeing the entire basketball program for boys and girls. School is on the right. Follow the directions above. Maine Basketball Club Gym - MBC | Lewiston ME 9 and Stevens Ave turn right. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our athletes. Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. In addition to his coaching duties, Briggsalso manages the day to day responsibilities of the Firecracker program. From the north or the south, take I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Ave. South) Follow signs for Rte. As a parent, the emotions take over, Denise said. How do you compete at the highest level? Follow the directions above. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Follow through 1 light, continue straight on this road. I had to work to get to the point Im at today.. Lenny built up the boys side of the program and remains still involved, while Denise constructed the girls program and has now taken a step back. From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52- Falmouth. Go across Carter Bridge and at first stop light take left. Maine Basketball Club | Full time training facility | Daily basketball training, Physical. 214 Followers. Details and dates of the program will be discussed at that time. Aug. 13After 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. All Rights Reserved. Central Maine Sports All Rights Reserved. This event is for Town/City teams and is not open to AAU or Club teams unless ALL players are from the same community. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. When I talk to my kids, I tell them one of the things throughout my sports career that I was most proud of was every team I ever played on, at some point I was given the most improved player award, Lenny said. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Membership Signup From the North. He has his eyes set on being a Graduate Assistant following graduation. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. From South Take Exit 48 off of Maine Turnpike - Go Straight through light - at next light go Right, sign will say Rt. [CDATA[ Turn Left on to Rt. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. 1/2 mile on the left. "Shooting instruction is the least developed and most difficult traininig for young players to receive" according to Holmes. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"RQx3JTYy9MvHBkvgJe66quUAPAGQGqZxSb4gq1qsuyg-1800-0"}; Below are some highlights of the Firecracker accomplishments. Just before the traffic light,turn right. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. Those furious 1-on-1 battles transformed into tenacious work ethics with maturity and age. I dont think we got through a game without either one of us quitting or one of us crying, Mackenzie said. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. They will always appreciate game days in Assembly Hall. Continue into the rotary take second right off of the rotary. 202 - Travel 3 miles and you will see Windham High School and Middle School on your left - Go by the schools .2 miles and at blinking light turn left - go another .15 miles and turn left into parking lot (10.4 miles from Toll) Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. Lenny played his high school ball at Presque Isle High, nearly as far north in the state as one can travel. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. From South: Take Maine Turnpike North to exit 44 (Rt. Turn left onto Rt. Follow this road for Sponsorship. Route 115 ends at the Rt. Our Guarantee: Top Teams and Facilities in a Friendly, Competitive Environment. Don't have a commenting profile? 2017. Blue Wave Basketball was founded in the Spring of 2011 with the goal of teaching boys and girls in the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Take the Bucknam Rd exit 10 towards Falmouth. Take a Left at first light. There is no sign out on the Maine Road, but you will come to bus turning signals. After you leave the toll booth,there will be signs giving you several options for this area.Take the marked Broadway/South Portland. Go to end of Cool St. and take a left and then a quick right onto Messalonskee Ave., H.S will be 1/8 mile on left. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. Affordable development and competitive teams for all ages available year round! Lenny and Cam are no slouches on the court, but they were workers. Read more and decide if we're the right fit for you! Route 115 ends at the Rt. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. You will receive an email to complete the registration. By the time Mackenzie hit eighth grade, it was clear she was going to play Division I basketball. BBN_Maine is an organization that is committed to providing a comprehensive basketball program. A total of 1,092 miles separates the sleepy east coast town from its lively midwestern counterpart thats home to the University of Indiana. Once kids entered the scene, Briggsturned his attention to youth programs in Scarborough where he ran the travel basketball program for 5 years. Go through the first light. Maine Attraction. Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. Coach Holmes has been using this practice for close to 20 years and has refined the process to science. 6 miles till you come to a stop light (you will be 7.1 miles from the toll) - turn right onto Rt. 9 west. Both Fontaine and Steele said that the team is very close, and the players came together quickly. 916 likes. Multiple schools called, including Indiana, the same school where Lenny used to drive his high school team to in vans for the Bobby Knight basketball camp. It should be another successful winter for the group, but regardless of tallying wins and losses, her family is happy to support. 2019by MAINE REACT BASKETBALL. On any given weekend during the winter, if the womens basketball team is playing at home, theres a good chance at least four residents from Maine are inside the fabled Assembly Hall. - Privacy Policy. 295)- North Bound - Take Exit #9 to Rt. Go left onto Rt. Turn Left onto Morrill Ave. It was things like that., The main thing was just work ethic and hard work, Cam said. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Gym is approx. 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. Maine United Basketball 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. AAU Maine State Champions - 5th Grade - Gillen; 2018. 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. 808 likes. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. Over the past 10 years, we have established ourselves as the gold standard for AAU basketball in the state of Maine. TAKE EXIT 6A (ME-100 S/FOREST AVE). See Offers. After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. 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. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. When you look at Maine basketball, all the teams that win state championships every single year or the perennial contenders, theyre just juggernauts with talent and teamwork that theyre able to produce year after year.. Coach Lenny Holmes announces the opening dates of Maine's Only Shooting School dedicated solely to improving the shooting of young players. )Proceed to STop sign.You may turn either left or right onto MacArthur Circle. That impact was perhaps bigger than the natural skill theyd passed along, and they made it a point to raise better people than they were basketball players. If not in person, then the support will always be there from a far. 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. 9. Close to 1000 athletes from across New England participate in Maine Hoops events. Parking lot is behind gym. I think just because Maine is small and we dont have a lot of huge talent come out year in and year out, they dont really realize how important basketball is to Maine, Mackenzie said. Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. 1. Maine Turnpike take Exit 36. How to Get Started? Paris/Bethel and merge onto W Gray Rd/ME-115/ME-4/US-202; continue to follow ME-4/US-202;Turn left at ME-26/Shaker Rd;Turn left at Libby Hill Rd. From South take Exit 133 (Waterville /Oakland). From Int. 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. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. The passion certainly exists and its a big part of winters in the state. The original team (class of 2014) was called the Falboro Firecrackers and was comprised of players from Falmouth and Scarborough but has grown to include players from multiple towns in the area. From the North Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. Take a left into Noble High School you cannot see the new school from the road. The Maine Firecrackers would continue to Continue reading , Adele Nadeau is a high academic student (96.3 GPA with 6 AP classes) and has been a key player for the Firecracker class of 21 since the fourth grade. At end of off ramp take right. The Maine Renegades AAU programs are designed to provide middle school/high school aged girls and boys with opportunities to learn and improve. 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure. From North: Maine Turnpike to Exit 36 - Go through Toll and proceed to Exit 2A (1 mile from toll) Bottom of Ramp Turn Right at 4th Stop Light (after turning) Bear to the right (2.0 miles from toll) Proceed through 3 Lights at 4th Light turn right onto Main St. (3.0 miles from toll) Go 6/10ths of a mile and turn Left onto Maplewood Avenue. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. The mother-daughter combination of Denise and Mackenzie had the game come to them a bit more naturally. At intersection of Rt. End of off ramp take right. I do remember when Mackenzie was little, we were at practice and she told me, Mom, dont expect me to love basketball like you do, Denise said. In 2004-2005 over 2000 young men and women from the State of Maine participated in Maine Hoops Basketball events. Turn Left on to Rt. 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. I said no, I dont expect you to love it, and now here she is today. My dad works probably 12 hours a day. Take exit 45 off of the Maine Turnpike - Go through Toll Booth and take the Scarborough - Old Orchard Exit - This will take you to Rt. I hunted Wayne down for three or four months before we made contact, Fontaine said. Sitting behind the basket or close to the Hoosier bench is Holmes older brother, Cameron. See instructions below from North Windham. High School: The High School will be on your right. 95 Take Rt 236 from Kittery, York, Eliot to Rt 9 om Berwick. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. A lot of talent that will end. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Denise recalled a time when Mackenzie was young, she didnt believe shed love the sports the way her parents did. Parking is in the back. Last year she didnt get to come home for Christmas, so its those things where your support counts more. St. School is at bottom of hill on right. The time is now for a change.". I was very athletic, so it came easy to me, but I was a worker and I loved working on my game. Continue on Rt. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. 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). 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. BBN is a place where student-athletes are given the opportunity to be successful through proper guidance and training. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. | Home | Contact Us | Site Map, Creating basketball opportunities where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus, UNE Westbrook Campus - Portland (see below), USM Sullivan Gymnasium - Portland (see below). The XL Thunder program will continue in its current teams and serve as the development program. Im just proud.. 202 and 115 (west). I think thats one thing people dont understand. Travel approximately 1.0 mile (passing the Howard Sports complex) and the Saco Middle School will be on your left. He was great with the kids!". The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. . Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. 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. I can tell you from back when I played, when we played our rivals, it was sold out with seats on the sideline. If she throws an elbow, Ill throw an elbow back. I wasnt the best at first, but I was able to work my way into those roles through, more than anything, just hard work and perseverance.. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner) turn left and go 1/8 mile. 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. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. Team basketball over individuality. He reunited with Coach Cote at the University of New England (after graduating from college) where he coached the Noreasters men for four years as an assistant coach. There are currently 13 Lumberjacks teams, including the newly minted Fort Kent squad. 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. Eastern Maine Pride AAU | Orono ME The Maine Maniacs Basketball Club is one of the top basketball girls program in the State of Maine. Go approx 5 miles and school will be on left. Also planted somewhere in the crowd is dad, Lenny Holmes. 9. Nothing good was coming from it.. From South: Take Exit 127. March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. From Int. At next light (less then 1/2 mile) turn right. Everyone knows the Currys, Rivers and Thompsons, but a family such as the Holmes represents how much impact the game can have on people. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. AAU gives some Maine basketball players exposure, but it isn't beneficial to all who participate AAU and travel basketball are seen as a quick way for athletes to gain exposure and be. 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. Camille finished her high school career with 1416 points in a Covid shortened season while shooting 46% from the field and Continue reading , March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. Its what made Mackenzie and Cam want to attend the same college. Our player development is second to none. - Privacy Policy. 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