Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. 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.. 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. Travel approximately 6-7 miles until you come to a big rotary. I save my yelling for the officials now.. 2017. One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. Sign in or Subscribe There will be more photos and fun things to come soon! | 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). Travel 3/10 of a mile, Eastgate will be on your left. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. Playing soccer on a lot of different teams has taught me how to get along with different people. From North 295 Take exit 3 (Westbrook Street/Airport) Proceed toward traffic light. 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. They couldnt use Maine United as a team name anymore due to its connection with Nike, so Mode3 was created. 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 first team from Maine playing on the Under Armour basketball circuits, UA Future and UA Rise.. 6 miles till you come to a stop light (you will be 7.1 miles from the toll) - turn right onto Rt. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. Create one. You will travel a short distance and come to another light, take a right at this light. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. 9 and Stevens Ave turn Left onto Stevens Avenue . Repetition Phase - Through the use of the "Shot Gun" once players have reached the point of being on their "own" the Gun will provide them the opportunity to put up the number of shots required to obtain the muscle memory needed to make permanent the improvment. My parents are two extremely hard working people. They also started the AAU program Maine Hoops out of their home, and it still operates today as one of the biggest programs in the state. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. From South: Take Exit 130. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. At intersection of Rt. As a result Continue reading , The class of 2021 finished up their Firecracker careers in style this past weekend with a hard fought win against Mid Penn Motion, 50-41. As fate would have it, Cam finds himself acting as the big man for the Hoosier practice squad. There are currently 13 Lumberjacks teams, including the newly minted Fort Kent squad. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. Turn Left on to Rt. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. If coming from Rte 1 (Main Street, Saco) turn at VIP Auto Parts going towards Old Orchard. The passion certainly exists and its a big part of winters in the state. 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. Just a few years ago you were watching your dad coach your sister in middle school basketball and high school basketball with like 20 people in the gym, Cam said. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Mode two, youre competing and working hard but not giving it everything youve got. Make sure to verify age requirements for each grade. Go through the first light. 808 likes. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. - Privacy Policy. Lenny led the boys and Denise coached the girls. 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. 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. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. 1 until you pass a McDonalds on your right. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. 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. Providence Continue reading , This years class of 2021 finished with anything but a normal finality. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. At the first traffic light turn left on to Bedford Street. 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. From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. )Proceed to STOP sign.You may turn either left or right onto MacArthur Circle. The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. Tweets. 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. Go across Carter Bridge and at first stop light take left. Email: mainehoops@gmail.com. Under Armour has middle school circuits. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. 77 So. AAU State . Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. Follow Rt. Take Exit 32 from theMaine Turnpike. Unlike a lot of sports, basketball was a game where Lenny didnt need anyone else to help him get better. 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. 9. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. 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. I was never the most gifted athletic kid and despite my parents both playing basketball, I was never the quickest, strongest or fastest. After the success of the Maine United girls team last year, the program was invited to join the Under Armour AAU circuits. See Offers. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. From North take same exit but turn left and follow 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. Stay inright lane until the intersection of Rt 1. 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. Rt. We call that mode three. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu. 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.. Maine Basketball Club Gym - MBC | Lewiston ME 3-4 miles) through a blinking light and another light. For a period they overlapped as head basketball coaches at Windham High. See instructions below from North Windham. Bear right at the toll booth (following signs to North Windham) and proceed 1.5 miles to the third traffic light. 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.. - Privacy Policy. Use the form below to reset your password. You will go through an intersection, the road changes to Cobbs Bridge Rd. 202. The registration fee to play in the YES AAU Basketball Program varies from season to season. The duo also wants to bring in more and more people into the Mode3 family. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Don Briggs Co-Founder of Maine Firecrackers. 9 - Travel 1.1 miles you will go straight through a light (for Middle School turn R at the light on Tuttle Rd and 1/4 mi. (Immediately after South Portland Police Station) Turn Right at this light follow straight - you will pass South Portland Boys club on your left. The pair eventually found one another and married. 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. For the past 7 years he has been the Scarborough Basketball Booster President overseeing the entire basketball program for boys and girls. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The two of them were wild, Lenny said. "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. 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. end .5 miles at Falmouth Middle School. Go approx 5 miles and school will be on left. From South take Exit 127 (Waterville/Oakland). 2 miles. 9. Last spring, the Maniacs fielded 10 teams, representing over 35 different communities throughout the state of Maine. Maine Renegades Basketball | Westbrook ME Coach Holmes has been using this practice for close to 20 years and has refined the process to science. Maine United Basketball is an elite boys basketball team made up of players across the state of Maine. March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. 95 Take Rt 236 from Kittery, York, Eliot to Rt 9 om Berwick. The Complex is Located at the back of the circle. 1 at 4th light, you will see a Dairy Queen on left, bear right onto Broadway St. Continue on this street at 5th light. 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 See instructions below from North Windham. half a mile up the road. School is 2 miles down on left. 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. Theres not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine, Lenny said. Basketball is what keeps them connected and opened the door to make the leap from a quiet town just outside Portland to one of the most regarded college basketball programs in the NCAA. Mackenzie talks with her father on the phone before each game and her mom always texts her a quote on each game day as a source of motivation. As you come to the end of this exit, turn right (it is a continuation of the curve you've been on. Go .8 miles turn left onto Woodville Rd, go .5 miles to Falmouth Middle School. Stay on this road for Sponsorship. Maine Renegades Basketball, Westbrook, 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). 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. Before the players were on the same team, they were split up between a few different AAU teams in the state. We were blessed to have that offer to ride with Maine United and follow their protocol, and clearly we had success because Under Armour reached out to us to join.. Parking Lot on the Left - Tiger gym is across the road on your right. Im just proud.. Home | Maine Basketball Club Home of Maine's largest and fastest growing basketball training center! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52- Falmouth. Her first game that she played in Indiana, when she went in, I broke down crying because it was so awesome. Our younger players will be held to the same standards. (From Maine Turnpike) Take Exit 52 - After toll follow straight until you reach Exit 15A Rt. Both Lenny and Denise served their time learning the ropes. Those furious 1-on-1 battles transformed into tenacious work ethics with maturity and age. Summer 2023 Camps Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Programming Maine's Premier Basketball Club Commits and Alumni Her brother spends more time with her than anyone and he sees parallels between their original home and their new home in the Midwest. Go to 5th stop light and take left onto Cool St.(House of Pancakes will be on corner). How to Get Started? Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Steve White Gym is at the first driveway into the school. Catch this short video on how she positively rewarded a young man with autism after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination. To get to the gym entrance turn right onto Brentwood St. and turn right onto Leland St. - back parking lot to the gym. Our individual, team and group development is second to none. Below are some highlights of the Firecracker accomplishments. Follow this road (Sponsorship. 1/2 mile on the left. 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. Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. The common denominator a philosophy and work ethic that prepares athletes for the college game. 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. 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. School is on the right. Indiana is obviously known for being a basketball state and basketball crazy, but I think Maine is almost a microcosm of Indiana, Cam said. 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. Route 115 ends at the Rt. Maine Basketball Club | Full time training facility | Daily basketball training, Physical. Naturally, they took a liking to the game of basketball. Take a leftat first traffic light. 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. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. Nothing good was coming from it.. End of ramp take right. 355 Following. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. 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. 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). 295 take Exit 6B. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. Continue on Rte. Once kids entered the scene, Briggsturned his attention to youth programs in Scarborough where he ran the travel basketball program for 5 years. It was the intangibles for sure, Mackenzie said. Follow the directions above. A total of 1,092 miles separates the sleepy east coast town from its lively midwestern counterpart thats home to the University of Indiana. Continue on Rt. 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. Take a Left at first light. There are no statistics available for this player. burst Continue reading . 202 and 115 (west). BBN is a place where student-athletes are given the opportunity to be successful through proper guidance and training. 2 miles) after House of Pancakes take right onto West River Rd. 1/2 mile Take a right onto Wescott St. Memorial M.S. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. Shes had some great coaches, so I tend to try to shut up now. Don't have a commenting profile? At first light take a left. 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 North: Same directions as above, except take left off ramp. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Membership Signup 100 North stay on this road for 4 miles.You will see a Blue Sign directing you to Eastgate. Mackenzie Holmes continues to amaze on and off the court at Indiana University. Proceed past shopping center and McDonalds and at next light take right onto Eustis Parkway. 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. 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. Close to 1000 athletes from across New England participate in Maine Hoops events. Brown used to work with Mackenzie as a middle schooler because of his connection with Denise. Turn Left onto Morrill Ave. 6.5 miles from toll booth. 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. 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