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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). (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. 295 take Exit 6B. 77 South. The former player and coach often sits alone at the games. Each group that plays after the initial team will continue to benefit from those before them. 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. Indiana is obviously known for being a basketball state and basketball crazy, but I think Maine is almost a microcosm of Indiana, Cam said. Once kids entered the scene, Briggsturned his attention to youth programs in Scarborough where he ran the travel basketball program for 5 years. Those furious 1-on-1 battles transformed into tenacious work ethics with maturity and age. Follow us on Social Media . 9. Parking lot is behind gym. 295)- North Bound - Take Exit #9 to Rt. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. - Privacy Policy. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu. I think thats one thing people dont understand. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile. 202. Bear right at the toll booth (following signs to North Windham) and proceed 1.5 miles to the third traffic light. Proceed through 5 lights(approx. Sits back off road. From South: Off of Int. 1 South. Follow Rt. You will receive an email to complete the registration. One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. Tweets & replies. What a change in the kids shooting performance. 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. Gym entrance is around to the back of the building. His basketball journey took him to the University of Maine Machias, where he played college ball and after he finished playing, he immediately got into coaching. Don Briggs Co-Founder of Maine Firecrackers. Proudly created with Wix.com, SIGN UP FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS, INFO AND UPDATES!, IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED AT THE NEXT LEVEL, YOU MUST, GREAT FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO READ &. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. Turn Left on to Rt. Andrea Gruber . 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. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. We encourage healthy competition, sportsmanship and teamwork in an environment that is enjoyable, fair and diverse. Likes. Maine Renegades Basketball, Westbrook, Maine. Nike (sponsored competition) only starts in ninth grade. He is the only instructor in the State who relies so heavily on this vital process. 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. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. Continue on Rte. He was great with the kids!". Sitting behind the basket or close to the Hoosier bench is Holmes older brother, Cameron. Parish Hall is 311 Green Street, at the corner of South Street and Green. A total of 1,092 miles separates the sleepy east coast town from its lively midwestern counterpart thats home to the University of Indiana. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 302 intersection. Turn Left on to Rt. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. TAKE EXIT 6A (ME-100 S/FOREST AVE). 9 for about 6 miles to traffic light. There is no sign out on the Maine Road, but you will come to bus turning signals. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. From there, she spent some time playing semi-pro basketball in Ireland before returning to the states and embarking on her own coaching journey. Coach Holmes has been working with shooters for 20 years ane here are what coaches and parents say about his work. Basically, (Under Armour) proposed to us this idea and asked if we wanted to join the sneaker circuits, Fontaine said. New School will be on your right off of Rt. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Heres why. 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. Mode one is youre out there, finding yourself away from the basketball and going through the motions. 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.. 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. 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. 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. In 2004-2005 over 2000 young men and women from the State of Maine participated in Maine Hoops Basketball events. Log in to join the discussion. Just after the High School turn right onto Ludlow St. and the gym parking lot is your first right. Lenny still offers his fair share of basketball advice, but more than anything he just wants to be supportive of both of his children. I was very athletic, so it came easy to me, but I was a worker and I loved working on my game. The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. Make sure to verify age requirements for each grade. In fact, when the two were young, their parents did all they could to keep them from playing each other 1-on-1. As that love grew, both Lenny and Denise helped build the character of their children. End of ramp take right. 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. Fontaines daughter, Hope, and Steeles daughter, Abbey, used to play against each other year after year ever since third grade. Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. Mode three, it becomes personal. Home | Maine Basketball Club Home of Maine's largest and fastest growing basketball training center! Close to 1000 athletes from across New England participate in Maine Hoops events. 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. From the north or the south, take I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Ave. South) Follow signs for Rte. AAU Maine State Champions - 5th Grade - Gillen; 2018. 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. After the success of the Maine United girls team last year, the program was invited to join the Under Armour AAU circuits. )Proceed to STOP sign.You may turn either left or right onto MacArthur Circle. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Playing soccer on a lot of different teams has taught me how to get along with different people. 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. Saco, ME 04072. 214 Followers. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. Turn Rt onto Walton Street and continue to end of street. Take your first Right after pulling in as the Gym Entrance is around to the back of the school. Not regarded in the same way as some basketball hot spots, Maine has its own pool of impressive talent. Membership Signup 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.. From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52- Falmouth. At intersection of Rt. I was more of a natural, Denise said. (Spring Point Marina is straight ahead) turn right to next intersection where gym is to the right. Left after toll booth onto route 111. Academic and administrative buildings will be on your left. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Though Lenny and Denise divorced when their kids were young, both were still heavily involved with raising the children. Now, getting set for her junior season to tip, Mackenzie is a preseason All-American and Cam assumes managerial duties with the team in addition to being a practice player. Deering High School will be about 1/2 mile on your right. Naturally, they took a liking to the game of basketball. 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. 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. 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.. I hunted Wayne down for three or four months before we made contact, Fontaine said. The new Noble High School will be on your left. Our individual, team and group development is second to none. 302 west for 11 miles to North Windham. Follow this road (Sponsorship. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. 111. 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. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp and follow directions above. Interested in learningmore about what we have to offer? 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. The two of them were wild, Lenny said. Continue through 2 sets of traffic light. Affordable and flexible training right at your fingertips! The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. The pair eventually found one another and married. Follow this road for Sponsorship. Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. is on your left. 9 and Stevens Ave turn right. Go .2 miles and turn left onto ME-9/Middle Rd, take almost immediate right onto Falmouth Rd. Its what made Mackenzie and Cam want to attend the same college. I learned how to dedicate everything to my team no matter if I was on the field or cheering from the bench and I work to inspire other people to bring their fire. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. 207-749-9492. 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. Our player development is second to none. Take a Left at first light. You will go through an intersection, the road changes to Cobbs Bridge Rd. The passion certainly exists and its a big part of winters in the state. Maine Renegades Basketball | Westbrook ME Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. Theres not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine, Lenny said. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. You cannot see the school from the road, but you will see bus turning signals. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. At times, Mackenzie and Cam would even team together in AAU if one of their teams needed an extra body. 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. Take left off ramp, proceed approx. At first light take a left, next light take a left. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. BBN_Maine is an organization that is committed to providing a comprehensive basketball program. From North - Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. From North 295 Take exit 3 (Westbrook Street/Airport) Proceed toward traffic light. 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.. 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. They grew up watching their parents coach, constantly attending practices, and seeing how much the game could do for them. Mackenzie Holmes continues to amaze on and off the court at Indiana University. Contact Coach Holmes at lenny@smsportszone.com to set up on initial meeting and evaluation. Just before the traffic light,turn right. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 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Travel .2 mi, turn right onto Leighton Rd. A lot of talent that will end. It was things like that., The main thing was just work ethic and hard work, Cam said. Login. Our Guarantee: Top Teams and Facilities in a Friendly, Competitive Environment. Go across Carter Bridge and at first stop light take left. 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. AAU Basketball program that is determined to provide an opportunity for young players to continue their ability to play the. Feedback/Correction Phase - With the assistance of the Noah Shooting system, the most advanced shooting training system on the maket, and personal feedback - Coach Holmes is able to provide the consistent followup that is so important to success. It carried on, but the kids matured with age. Learn more. 9 and Stevens Ave turn left onto Stevens Avenue. Read more and decide if we're the right fit for you! Maine Turnpike take Exit 36. Parking is in the back. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner) turn left and go 1/8 mile. I can tell you from back when I played, when we played our rivals, it was sold out with seats on the sideline. 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. March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. At the third light the road ends and you must turn. Last year, they finally joined up with Maine United. //