Lenny led the boys and Denise coached the girls. Bear right at the toll booth (following signs to North Windham) and proceed 1.5 miles to the third traffic light. We are now one of the premier basketball organizations representing the state of Maine. How do you compete at the highest level? 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. At Light turn right. Wed let them shoot together, but wed say were not going to let you play together. P.A.C. Affordable development and competitive teams for all ages available year round! Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! From the north or the south, take I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Ave. South) Follow signs for Rte. Hes the mecca of Maine basketball, Denise said of the elder Brown. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. end .5 miles at Falmouth Middle School. I never had it easy growing up, Cam said. After the success of the Maine United girls team last year, the program was invited to join the Under Armour AAU circuits. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. Sign in or Subscribe Coach Holmes has been working with shooters for 20 years ane here are what coaches and parents say about his work. Her first game that she played in Indiana, when she went in, I broke down crying because it was so awesome. Already have a commenting profile? 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. 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure. Everyone knows the Currys, Rivers and Thompsons, but a family such as the Holmes represents how much impact the game can have on people. 77 South. Go to 5th stop light and take left onto Cool St.(House of Pancakes will be on corner). If coming from Rte 1 (Main Street, Saco) turn at VIP Auto Parts going towards Old Orchard. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. 916 likes. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. 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. Turn Left at this light. From South: Take Exit 127. 77 So. From North - Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Turn Rt onto Walton Street and continue to end of street. From the North - Take I-95 towards Gardiner, keep right at Exit 103 onto I-295. Lenny still offers his fair share of basketball advice, but more than anything he just wants to be supportive of both of his children. Bear left onto Forest Avenue. 442 were here. From Int. 109. A team with strong chemistry and loads of talent has landed them at No. I wasnt quite the post player Mackenzie is by any means, but I played all the time because I absolutely loved it.. Follow Rt. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. 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 North take same exit but turn left at follow directions above. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. 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. Traditional AAU options can be expensive for an age group that is still learning the game of basketball. Cam was awaiting his sisters college decision. 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. Summer 2023 Camps Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Programming Maine's Premier Basketball Club Commits and Alumni Continue into the rotary take second right off of the rotary. Proceed 0.4 miles (5 blocks) to Waynflete. Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Plans for Trinity Jubilee Center new location taking shape in Lewiston. BASKETBALL TICKETS. I was never the most gifted athletic kid and despite my parents both playing basketball, I was never the quickest, strongest or fastest. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. Mode two, youre competing and working hard but not giving it everything youve got. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. We call that mode three. Fontaines daughter, Hope, and Steeles daughter, Abbey, used to play against each other year after year ever since third grade. From South: I-95 Maine Turnpike to Exit 32, Biddeford. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 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. Nike (sponsored competition) only starts in ninth grade. Basically, (Under Armour) proposed to us this idea and asked if we wanted to join the sneaker circuits, Fontaine said. A former player and longtime coach, he feverishly supports Mackenzie and her teammates. Go .8 miles turn left onto Woodville Rd, go .5 miles to Falmouth Middle School. Turn right at light. 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.. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. See instructions below from North Windham. 295 take Exit 6B. 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. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. 2017. burst Continue reading . Turn left at traffic light (still Rt. From South take Exit 127 (Waterville/Oakland). 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. Continue until next traffic light, turn Right onto Route 9/208, follow 4 miles, UNE entrance is on the left. By the time Mackenzie hit eighth grade, it was clear she was going to play Division I basketball. A lot of talent that will end up playing on various stages at the next level.My socials:www.instagram.com/xrightywww.twitter.com/xrightyThumbnail credit: Sean GayleAbiola Davids - XL Thunder Girls' Head CoachPat Carson - Maine Attraction Head CoachLauren Rousseau - Director of Player DevelopmentMaine Attraction RosterSloane Ginevan - '23Anna Turgeon - '23Elise MacNair - '23Sophia Ippolito - '23Sierra Carson - '23Jessica Dow - '23Audrey Mackie - '23Brennan Doran - '24Addisen Sulikowski - '24Lizzy Gruber - '23XL Thunder Girls' National RosterKatie Bartash - '23Ella Pelletier - '25Marin Graham - '23Molly Corbett - '23Maya Gayle - '24Hayden Madore - '24Kenzie Lombardi - '24Grace Libby - '24Addisen Sulikowski - '24Maren Maxon - '25 Waterville Boy's & Girls Club (Alfond Center): From South take Exit 130 (Waterville). St. Joseph's CollegeFrom the South Take Exit 48 Portland/Westbrook off the Maine Turnpike. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. You will go through an intersection, the road changes to Cobbs Bridge Rd. Each group that plays after the initial team will continue to benefit from those before them. Steve White Gym is at the first driveway into the school. Parking Lot on the Left - Tiger gym is across the road on your right. 295 take Exit 6B. 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. Continue on Rte. All Rights Reserved. A lot of talent that will end. In 2004-2005 over 2000 young men and women from the State of Maine participated in Maine Hoops Basketball events. 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. 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. AAU Maine State Champions - 5th Grade - Gillen; 2018. The Maine Maniacs Basketball Club is one of the top basketball girls program in the State of Maine. Lenny also played the kids 1-on-1 up until the point he could no longer beat them. My dad works probably 12 hours a day. 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. Alfond Arena Ticket Office. Theyre constantly working and when youre around that so much, its hard not to take from it.. From South take Exit 133 (Fairfield/Skowhegan). 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 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. Parking lot in rear of building. Turn left onto Rt. For the past 7 years he has been the Scarborough Basketball Booster President overseeing the entire basketball program for boys and girls. Take left off ramp, proceed approx. 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. I save my yelling for the officials now.. 9 west. Go through three lights in town Winslow and proceed past football field on right and school will be 1/4 mile on left. Continue through 2 sets of traffic light. 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. 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. 202. Lenny played his high school ball at Presque Isle High, nearly as far north in the state as one can travel. 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. You will travel a short distance and come to another light, take a right at this light. (Immediately after South Portland Police Station) Turn Right at this light follow straight - you will pass South Portland Boys club on your left. (State St.) for 0.7 miles. 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. Mackenzie got started as a freshman in 2019-2020 and her brother followed and hooked on with the Indiana practice squad. Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike. TravellingSouth on Route1, take a sharp left onto Center Street. There will be several side streets as you approach town. As that love grew, both Lenny and Denise helped build the character of their children. TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Maine Football Season Ticket Brochure, 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure, Single Game Tickets (The Pit - Memorial Gymnasium), Single Game Tickets (Cross Insurance Center), UMaine Sports Hall of Fame Nomination Form, Border Battle presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Athletics Facilities Master Plan - Case Statement, Make a gift to support the Athletics Facilities Master Plan. 1 at 4th light, you will see a Dairy Queen on left, bear right onto Broadway St. Continue on this street at 5th light. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. Our younger players will be held to the same standards. 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. (N. Berwick) At the flashing light turn right (still Rt. 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. Travel approximately 1.0 mile (passing the Howard Sports complex) and the Saco Middle School will be on your left. In addition, Blue Wave Basketball teaches kids more than how to do a skill, but why they are doing a particular skill with a focus on the mastering of proper practice habits. Go .2 miles and turn left onto ME-9/Middle Rd, take almost immediate right onto Falmouth Rd. Maine Attraction, Old Orchard Beach, ME. At this light take a Left. Unlike a lot of sports, basketball was a game where Lenny didnt need anyone else to help him get better. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. Mode one is youre out there, finding yourself away from the basketball and going through the motions. 9 west. 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. The former player and coach often sits alone at the games. The sports marketing and management student is a member of the Hoosier practice squad and also handles some managerial roles for the team. - Privacy Policy. You will see the Gym on your Left, Use Side entrance. Proceed through 5 lights(approx. Login. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. 43 Hillview Avenue. It turned into an internal language for us.. Just after the High School turn right onto Ludlow St. and the gym parking lot is your first right. The Maine Firecrackers would continue to Continue reading Adele to Wake Forest Published March 7, 2021 | By Firecrackers Maine Hoops Club Philosophy Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. The passion for the sport in Maine is really deep even without the people going on to play big time collegiate basketball.. 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. Takea right onto Green Street. At the end of the first practice this year, we could not separate the kids, Steele said. 302) At the seventh traffic light, turn left onto Walton St. At the end of Walton St., the high school will be on the left. Affordable and flexible training right at your fingertips! Our Guarantee: Top Teams and Facilities in a Friendly, Competitive Environment. Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. If you have any difficulties during the registration process, please contact us at yestoyou@maine.rr.com or (207) 272-0982. I was more of a shooter, and I could play in the post if needed. In addition to his coaching duties, Briggsalso manages the day to day responsibilities of the Firecracker program. Wed play in the tournament, and we sold out the tournament venue which is a big venue of like 7,500 or 8,000 people. 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. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. 1. If it were another player, Id probably just let it go because I dont want to get in trouble or anything like that.. The love and passion for the game is why Lenny and Denise make the trip from Maine to Indiana as often as possible. The opportunities seemed to really open up after winning that Championship which allowed the program to build its brand recognition with tournament directors and college coaches. Maine Renegades Basketball, Westbrook, Maine. They grew up watching their parents coach, constantly attending practices, and seeing how much the game could do for them. Team basketball over individuality. Go left onto Rt. Westbrook College (UNE) .1 miles on your left. 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. 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. "Shooting instruction is the least developed and most difficult traininig for young players to receive" according to Holmes. 2 miles. McAuley is on the left. From North 295 Take exit 3 (Westbrook Street/Airport) Proceed toward traffic light. Stay on this road for Sponsorship. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. Deering High School will be about 1/2 mile 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. 2 miles) after House of Pancakes take right onto West River Rd. Make sure to verify age requirements for each grade. Contact Coach Holmes at lenny@smsportszone.com to set up on initial meeting and evaluation. Take right off ramp onto Route201. We strive to promote the total development of our student-athletes. For a period they overlapped as head basketball coaches at Windham High. Route 115 ends at the Rt. Go another .15 miles and turn left into parking lot . 2 miles. Academic and administrative buildings will be on your left. 8 in the Preseason AP Top 25. 355 Following. It was things like that., The main thing was just work ethic and hard work, Cam said. 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 2nd left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. The trek from Gorham, Maine to Bloomington, Indiana is not a short one. Maine Turnpike take exit 42. One of Maines largest AAU basketball club is proud to announce our assessment dates. I said no, I dont expect you to love it, and now here she is today. BBN is a place where student-athletes are given the opportunity to be successful through proper guidance and training. BBN_Maine is an organization that is committed to providing a comprehensive basketball program. Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Coach Lenny Holmes announces the opening dates of Maine's Only Shooting School dedicated solely to improving the shooting of young players. (From Maine Turnpike) Take Exit 52 - After toll follow straight until you reach Exit 15A Rt. The time is now for a change.". Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. At the light turn left onto Westbrook Street. As fate would have it, Cam finds himself acting as the big man for the Hoosier practice squad. Maine United Basketball is an elite boys basketball team made up of players across the state of Maine. From North: Maine Turnpike to exit 2 (Wells, Sanford) Turn right onto Rt. 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. See instructions below from North Windham. 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.. Take 295 North to exit 6B (Forest Ave./West on Rt. The registration fee to play in the YES AAU Basketball Program varies from season to season. - Privacy Policy. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Same directions as Windham Middle School except after turn in parking lot, Stay to the right of the Building. Follow the directions above. 9 west. Log in to join the discussion. Those furious 1-on-1 battles transformed into tenacious work ethics with maturity and age. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. 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). (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. half a mile up the road. //
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