Nothing good was coming from it.. 2 miles. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. 207-749-9492. 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. end .5 miles at Falmouth Middle School. For as far as the kids have come and for how much success theyve shared, dont expect that 1-on-1 rematch anytime soon. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. There are currently 13 Lumberjacks teams, including the newly minted Fort Kent squad. Cam was awaiting his sisters college decision. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. Pape Chevrolet,Dexter Shoe and Yankee custom will be on your right. 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. Her brother spends more time with her than anyone and he sees parallels between their original home and their new home in the Midwest. 9 for about 6 miles to traffic light. 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. 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. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. Wed let them shoot together, but wed say were not going to let you play together. Contact Coach Holmes at lenny@smsportszone.com to set up on initial meeting and evaluation. BBN_Maine is an organization that is committed to providing a comprehensive basketball program. School is 2 miles down on left. 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). (Spring Point Marina is straight ahead) turn right to next intersection where gym is to the right. Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. 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. Take the Bucknam Rd exit 10 towards Falmouth. Denise grew up in South Portland, where basketball is often the talk of town. 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. 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. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 1 until you pass a McDonalds on your right. 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. The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile. From South: I-95 Maine Turnpike to Exit 32, Biddeford. Maine Hoops also provides direct scholarship opportunities to the most needy of athletes, so athletes who truly want to participate will not be denied, due to lack of money. Our player development is second to none. Lenny still offers his fair share of basketball advice, but more than anything he just wants to be supportive of both of his children. The common denominator a philosophy and work ethic that prepares athletes for the college game. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. You grow up in this state and basketball in the wintertime is it. Fontaines daughter, Hope, and Steeles daughter, Abbey, used to play against each other year after year ever since third grade. At First light, (almost immediately after turn) Take a Left - Go Sponsorship. Teaching the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. "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. Turn right on to Bucknam Rd. Take your first Right after pulling in as the Gym Entrance is around to the back of the school. From South take Exit 127 (Waterville/Oakland). Take Exit 53 off of Maine Turnpike - Turn Left at Light proceed 1 mile to second light - turn right onto Falmouth Rd - When Road forks stay to the left - Travel down this road until stop sign - you will be 4.3 miles from toll booth - Take left onto Rt. Both Lenny and Denise served their time learning the ropes. From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. Sits back off road. From South take Exit 133 (Fairfield/Skowhegan). I was more of a natural, Denise said. Last season, the 6-foot-3 center was an Associated Press All-American Honorable Mention, a member of the NCAA All-Regional Team and first-team All-Big Ten. 302 intersection. The two of them were wild, Lenny said. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! 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. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike. Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. 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. half a mile up the road. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto Rt. 6 miles till you come to a stop light (you will be 7.1 miles from the toll) - turn right onto Rt. Take a right at the lights in Berwick (Cumberland Farms will be on your right) Travel 3 miles on Rt. From there, she spent some time playing semi-pro basketball in Ireland before returning to the states and embarking on her own coaching journey. Probably me crying more than him, or wed fake an injury or hurt one another, things like that.. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"RQx3JTYy9MvHBkvgJe66quUAPAGQGqZxSb4gq1qsuyg-1800-0"}; Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Continue on Rt. February 24-26 - Town Team Championships - Central Maine Only - Maine Hoops is hosting an official Qualifier Tournament for the 2022 New England Basketball Championship to be held in Providence/Tiverton on March 17-19. Tweets. 2 miles. 1 South. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. Then, when I took a visit out here, I fell in love.. Follow through 1 light, continue straight on this road. More importantly to me, they are role models to our younger players and they have set a high standard. Left after toll booth onto route 111. Mode three, it becomes personal. Continue on Rte. 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. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. 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. 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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. How do you compete at the highest level? 1. 295 take Exit 6B. Mackenzie Holmes is the one grabbing the headlines. Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. Maine United Basketball. Congratulations to senior Camille Clement for landing the MaxPreps Player of the Year for Maine for the 20/21 season. TAKE EXIT 6A (ME-100 S/FOREST AVE). Bear left ( 7-Eleven should be on your right ). The passion for the sport in Maine is really deep even without the people going on to play big time collegiate basketball.. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto May Street (after the light at Five Points Shopping Center). I hunted Wayne down for three or four months before we made contact, Fontaine said. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52- Falmouth. Stay inright lane until the intersection of Rt 1. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. Mackenzie got started as a freshman in 2019-2020 and her brother followed and hooked on with the Indiana practice squad. Turn Left at this light. Travel approximately 6-7 miles until you come to a big rotary. Blue Wave Basketball offers year round programs focused on strengthening fundamentals, understanding the game, and instilling confidence in young athletes. 9 and Stevens Ave turn Left onto Stevens Avenue . We are now one of the premier basketball organizations representing the state of Maine. 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. From South: Take Exit 127. From South: Take Exit 127. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. 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. Our individual, team and group development is second to none. From South: Off of Int. Maine Attraction, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Already registered? 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. 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. | 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. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. . The Complex is located at the back of the circle.Parking near Complex. Parking lot is behind gym. Many of our athletes are now playing at professional, collegiate, high school and leading their middle school and travel teams. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. The circuit is comprised of high level sessions in the Spring and Summer and culminates in the coveted UAA . See instructions below from North Windham. Take a leftat first traffic light. Steve White Gym is at the first driveway into the school. Enter your email and password to access comments. St. Joseph's CollegeFrom the South Take Exit 48 Portland/Westbrook off the Maine Turnpike. Turn left onto Rt. Theres not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine, Lenny said. Maine Attraction. Mum to Ceri and Lizzy, K-2 Title I math teacher, proud Brit, lover of basketball, volleyball, Luke Bryan and my cat. From South: Take Maine Turnpike North to exit 44 (Rt. 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure. 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.. is on your right just after Peoples Heritage Bank. Go .8 miles turn left onto Woodville Rd, go .5 miles to Falmouth Middle School. Coach Holmes has been using this practice for close to 20 years and has refined the process to science. 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. Heres why. 9) and go 1.8 miles. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. What a change in the kids shooting performance. Maine United Basketball is an elite boys basketball team made up of players across the state of Maine. Go through the first light. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. From Toll Booth take a left. 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 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. 9 west. A lot of talent that will end. From South take Exit 133 (Waterville /Oakland). Media. 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. Affordable and flexible training right at your fingertips! Rt. One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. Not regarded in the same way as some basketball hot spots, Maine has its own pool of impressive talent. From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. You will see the Gym on your Left, Use Side entrance. 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. 9. To get to the gym entrance turn right onto Brentwood St. and turn right onto Leland St. - back parking lot to the gym. Affordable development and competitive teams for all ages available year round! Already have a commenting profile? 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. 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. The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. The passion certainly exists and it's a big part of winters in the state. Westbrook College (UNE) .1 miles on your left. Same directions as Windham Middle School except after turn in parking lot, Stay to the right of the Building. From North - Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. 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. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. Go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Woodville Rd. 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. Turn right at second road and entrance to the gym is around back. 2 miles) after House of Pancakes take right onto West River Rd. Im just proud.. 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. "There's not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine," Lenny said. - Privacy Policy. 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. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. 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