This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. He had the honor of playing for Maine Hall of Fame Coaches Ron Cote at Biddeford High School and Coach Len McPhee at the University of Maine at Farmington. Though Lenny and Denise divorced when their kids were young, both were still heavily involved with raising the children. From Toll Booth take a left. Turn right at light. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. Nothing good was coming from it.. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu. 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. He had the pleasure of taking our first group over many mountains to gain the necessary respect to run an elite program out of Maine. Parking lot in rear of building. Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Plans for Trinity Jubilee Center new location taking shape in Lewiston. Leading Fordham University and the A10 Conference in scoring (22.1 ppg) has also placed Anna DeWolfe in the top 20 in NCAA Division 1 scoring to date and leading her team to an 11-3 record. half a mile up the road. From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. TravellingSouth on Route1, take a sharp left onto Center Street. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. A lot of talent that will end. 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. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. 9 west. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". Each group that plays after the initial team will continue to benefit from those before them. From South: Take Exit 127. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. All Rights Reserved. Go approx 5 miles and school will be on left. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. St. School is at bottom of hill on right. From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. Black Bear North Basketball 0 - $0.00 BBN_Maine (BBN) One of Maine's largest AAU basketball club is proud to announce our assessment dates. Mode three, it becomes personal. From South: Take Exit 127. Basically, (Under Armour) proposed to us this idea and asked if we wanted to join the sneaker circuits, Fontaine said. Games: All Games are regulation High School games with Board Officials. Mode3 will use trainers like Maines Ben Teer and Massachusetts Bash Hudson to help the team get better, as well as other area trainers. 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. P.A.C. What a change in the kids shooting performance. Were talking about big gyms of 3,000. St. Joseph's CollegeFrom the South Take Exit 48 Portland/Westbrook off the Maine Turnpike. See instructions below from North Windham. The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile. It was things like that., The main thing was just work ethic and hard work, Cam said. Follow the directions above. Since the programs inception in 2004, the club has grown to one of the largest in the state of Maine and the New England area. From the North Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. Maine Turnpike take Exit 36. Details and dates of the program will be discussed at that time. - Privacy Policy. Denise recalled a time when Mackenzie was young, she didnt believe shed love the sports the way her parents did. Both Fontaine and Steele said that the team is very close, and the players came together quickly. is on your right just after Peoples Heritage Bank. After the success of the Maine United girls team last year, the program was invited to join the Under Armour AAU circuits. The trek from Gorham, Maine to Bloomington, Indiana is not a short one. Follow us on Social Media . You will travel a short distance and come to another light, take a right at this light. "Shooting instruction is the least developed and most difficult traininig for young players to receive" according to Holmes. One of Maines largest AAU basketball club is proud to announce our assessment dates. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. Follow Rt. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. Left after toll booth onto route 111. A team with strong chemistry and loads of talent has landed them at No. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. Last year, they finally joined up with Maine United. 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. He is the only instructor in the State who relies so heavily on this vital process. Turn Left onto Morrill Ave. Cam was not bound to play at that level and spent his first year of college at Bryant University in Rhode Island, where he was a practice player for the Bulldogs. Don't have a commenting profile? Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. 6.5 miles from toll booth. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. 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. Parking Lot on the Left - Tiger gym is across the road on your right. The new Noble High School will be on your left. 295, Portland). This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Everyone knows the Currys, Rivers and Thompsons, but a family such as the Holmes represents how much impact the game can have on people. Pape Chevrolet ,Dexter Shoe Yankee Custom will be on your right.Just before the traffic light,turn right. That means he spends most practices battling in the post with his younger sister and their competitive drive has not faded in the least. Congratulations to senior Camille Clement for landing the MaxPreps Player of the Year for Maine for the 20/21 season. Proceed past shopping center and McDonalds and at next light take right onto Eustis Parkway. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. He has multiple jobs where he works with Maine Hoops and works with the school system. It was an easy decision. Pape Chevrolet,Dexter Shoe and Yankee custom will be on your right. 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. Thunder 4 v 4 is a fun way for kids to try a new sport or sharpen their skills for next-level basketball play. New School will be on your right off of Rt. Once kids entered the scene, Briggsturned his attention to youth programs in Scarborough where he ran the travel basketball program for 5 years. From South: Off of Int. Many of our athletes are now playing at professional, collegiate, high school and leading their middle school and travel teams. Middle School: Passing High School on your right, the Middle School is straight ahead on your left. From Interstate 295 take exit 6B, and follow Forest Ave. At the 7th light, bear right and continue on Forest Ave. You will pass a McDonalds on your left -a Subway on your right - stay straight on Forest Ave. Riverton Community Center will be approximately two miles on your left, across the street from the Big Apple gas station. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. 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. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Tweets & replies. A lot of talent that will end. As that love grew, both Lenny and Denise helped build the character of their children. AAU Maine State Champions - 5th Grade - Gillen; 2018. Uniform must be purchased separately. See instructions below from North Windham. Andrea Gruber . Take Exit 32 from theMaine Turnpike. Use the form below to reset your password. There are a lot of famous families when it comes to basketball. Stay inright lane until the intersection of Rt 1. 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. 9. . 329 likes. At the first traffic light turn left on to Bedford Street. How do you compete at the highest level? Take a left into Noble High School you cannot see the new school from the road. 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.. The time is now for a change.". 37 talking about this. Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. The team is slated to play at a weekend tournament at Emmanuel College in Boston in September, then will hold practices throughout the fall and winter to gear up for the Under Armour circuits that start in March. The first time he lost a friendly game of 2-on-1 to the kids, he refused to play them again. Saco, ME 04072. There will be several side streets as you approach town. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. 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. Takea right onto Green Street. From North: Maine Turnpike to exit 2 (Wells, Sanford) Turn right onto Rt. The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. Already have a commenting profile? The pair eventually found one another and married. YMCA - PORTLAND (70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND MAINE), 95 NORTH MERGE ONTO I-295 VIA EXIT 44. 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. 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. Playing with other strong players is like being at the circus. 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. Affordable development and competitive teams for all ages available year round! Below are some highlights of the Firecracker accomplishments. 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. Her first game that she played in Indiana, when she went in, I broke down crying because it was so awesome. Take left off ramp, proceed approx. 9 and Stevens Ave turn Left onto Stevens Avenue . In addition, he will be following his daughter Ashley as she continues her playing career at St. Anselm College in Manchester NH and enjoying the outdoors hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, etc., with his son Josh. 2 miles to bottom of the hill, keep straight through light (keep Mobil Gas Station on left) schools will be 1/2 mile on right. See Forming an Team Information to do so. Playing soccer on a lot of different teams has taught me how to get along with different people. Mum to Ceri and Lizzy, K-2 Title I math teacher, proud Brit, lover of basketball, volleyball, Luke Bryan and my cat. 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. 1 at 4th light, you will see a Dairy Queen on left, bear right onto Broadway St. continue to your second Light, bear right at this light (Amato's will now be on your left) South Portland High School will be on your left about 1/2 mile up the road. 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. Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. From North: Take Maine Turnpike south to exit 53 (Portland North) Turn right at end of exit onto Auburn St. Take right at DunkinDonuts intersection straight to next intersection. From South take Exit 133 (Waterville /Oakland). At intersection of Rt. Hes the mecca of Maine basketball, Denise said of the elder Brown. Turn Rt onto Walton Street and continue to end of street. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. 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. Catch this short video on how she positively rewarded a young man with autism after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination. 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. Turn right on to Bucknam Rd. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. 2019by MAINE REACT BASKETBALL. Expectations are for players to be unselfish, humble, hard working, enthusiastic, respectful to both officials and opponents, and team oriented. 77 So. Take exit 45 off of the Maine Turnpike. Last spring, the Maniacs fielded 10 teams, representing over 35 different communities throughout the state of Maine. Learn more. A former player and longtime coach, he feverishly supports Mackenzie and her teammates. Waterville Boy's & Girls Club (Alfond Center): From South take Exit 130 (Waterville). Last year she didnt get to come home for Christmas, so its those things where your support counts more. From North or South Exit 7. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 9 and Stevens Ave turn right. Traditional AAU options can be expensive for an age group that is still learning the game of basketball. Turn left at traffic light (still Rt. Same directions as Windham Middle School except after turn in parking lot, Stay to the right of the Building. Its a long way from Gorham, Maine and the feeling of gameday is one the family may never get used to, but they wouldnt want it any other way. Our individual, team and group development is second to none. Make sure to verify age requirements for each grade. Maine United Basketball. For as far as the kids have come and for how much success theyve shared, dont expect that 1-on-1 rematch anytime soon. (From Int. 77 South. End of off ramp take right. 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.. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. - Privacy Policy. BASKETBALL SKILL DEVELOPMENT ABOUT US VIEW SERVICES AAU REGISTRATION " iDream Basketball is committed to impacting the lives of our youth, their families, and their communities." OUR SERVICES 1 1-ON-1 TRAINING 4 COLLEGE PLACEMENT 2 GROUP TRAINING 5 AAU 3 CAMPS & CLIINICS 6 MISSIONARY WORK Probably me crying more than him, or wed fake an injury or hurt one another, things like that.. I wasnt quite the post player Mackenzie is by any means, but I played all the time because I absolutely loved it.. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. Contact us. I thought itd be something Id get used to after a year or so, but now even three years later, I dont think its something Ill ever be able to get used to. From North: Same directions as above, except take left off ramp. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our athletes. 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. (From Maine Turnpike) Take Exit 52 - After toll follow straight until you reach Exit 15A Rt. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. Basketball is in the Holmes family DNA and its a major part of Maine, too. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. 202. I think they definitely drilled all that stuff and what I can control because they knew I couldnt control the minutes I get, how many shots I see, or whether we win or lose, but I can always control my effort, attitude, and how hard I work. In addition to his coaching duties, Briggsalso manages the day to day responsibilities of the Firecracker program. 100 North stay on this road for 4 miles.You will see a Blue Sign directing you to Eastgate. All Rights Reserved. 1. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 9 for about 6 miles to traffic light. Fontaines daughter, Hope, and Steeles daughter, Abbey, used to play against each other year after year ever since third grade. 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. At first light take a left. We strive to promote the total development of our student-athletes. 6 miles till you come to a stop light (you will be 7.1 miles from the toll) - turn right onto Rt. 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. Currently we have 14 players that have been offered athletic scholarships. Maine Attraction, Old Orchard Beach, ME. TURN RIGHT ONTO FOREST AVE. END AT 70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND ME. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. //]]> 1 mile down Route 202 at first blinking light take a right. BBN_Maine is an organization that is committed to providing a comprehensive basketball program. At First light, (almost immediately after turn) Take a Left - Go Sponsorship. My eyes water, its pretty incredible. Go left onto Rt. 3-4 miles) through a blinking light and another light. Take a leftat first traffic light. At the light turn left onto Westbrook Street. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. Turn Left on to Rt. burst Continue reading . 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