At times, Mackenzie and Cam would even team together in AAU if one of their teams needed an extra body. Follow the directions above. Each group that plays after the initial team will continue to benefit from those before them. They couldnt use Maine United as a team name anymore due to its connection with Nike, so Mode3 was created. 111. Naturally, they took a liking to the game of basketball. 1/2 mile Take a right onto Wescott St. Memorial M.S. 2 miles. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. At end of off ramp take right. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Go over RR overpass and take next right onto Maplewood Avenue. I kind of felt at home because originally I wasnt really anticipating leaving New England for college just because Im really close with my family and I wanted them to have the chance to be able to watch me play, Mackenzie said. 1. Parish Hall is 311 Green Street, at the corner of South Street and Green. 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. Travel 3/10 of a mile, Eastgate will be on your left. I hunted Wayne down for three or four months before we made contact, Fontaine said. 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. 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. 214 Followers. From South: I-95 Maine Turnpike to Exit 32, Biddeford. At next light (less then 1/2 mile) turn right. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. 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. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. Go through the first light. 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.. 1 until you pass a McDonalds on your right. Travel short distance go past school and fields, take a right onto Franklin St. Follow through 1 light, continue straight on this road. 8 in the Preseason AP Top 25. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. He has multiple jobs where he works with Maine Hoops and works with the school system. Maine Attraction, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Her brother spends more time with her than anyone and he sees parallels between their original home and their new home in the Midwest. The XL Thunder program will continue in its current teams and serve as the development program. The passion certainly exists and it's a big part of winters in the state. We call that mode three. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". Congratulations to senior Camille Clement for landing the MaxPreps Player of the Year for Maine for the 20/21 season. Take 295 North to exit 6B (Forest Ave./West on Rt. Last year, they finally joined up with Maine United. Then, when I took a visit out here, I fell in love.. Just after the High School turn right onto Ludlow St. and the gym parking lot is your first right. Follow that road until 2nd Light - There will be a Shaw's Supermarket on your Right. From North or South Exit 7. Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. 295, Portland). South Bound - Follow south to exit 10 then to Rt. 9 west. From Int. 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. Go approx 5 miles and school will be on left. You cannot see the school from the road, but you will see bus turning signals. I said no, I dont expect you to love it, and now here she is today. Turn Rt onto Walton Street and continue to end of street. Alfond Arena Ticket Office. The first time he lost a friendly game of 2-on-1 to the kids, he refused to play them again. 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. Thunder 4 v 4 is a fun way for kids to try a new sport or sharpen their skills for next-level basketball play. 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 right on to Bucknam Rd. Trying to get through those long stretches where out of the whole stretch of a year she can basically come home seven to eight weeks and thats it then the rest of the year shes out there. Travel .2 mi, turn right onto Leighton Rd. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. I never had it easy growing up, Cam said. 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. TravellingSouth on Route1, take a sharp left onto Center Street. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. Fontaines daughter, Hope, and Steeles daughter, Abbey, used to play against each other year after year ever since third grade. Basketball has done a lot for the Holmes family and theres still more chapters to be written. burst Continue reading . 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. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. See instructions below from North Windham. Everyone knows the Currys, Rivers and Thompsons, but a family such as the Holmes represents how much impact the game can have on people. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. We are now one of the premier basketball organizations representing the state of Maine. Details and dates of the program will be discussed at that time. 808 likes. Our individual, team and group development is second to none. 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. My eyes water, its pretty incredible. "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. There is no sign out on the Maine Road, but you will come to bus turning signals. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. The circuit is comprised of high level sessions in the Spring and Summer and culminates in the coveted UAA . Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. Log in to join the discussion. The passion for the sport in Maine is really deep even without the people going on to play big time collegiate basketball.. As fate would have it, Cam finds himself acting as the big man for the Hoosier practice squad. 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. 202. 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. 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. Shooting School has an open enrollment structure but is limited to 20 participants. Go .2 miles and turn left onto ME-9/Middle Rd, take almost immediate right onto Falmouth Rd. 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. "There's not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine," Lenny said. 202 and 115 (west). The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. I dont think we got through a game without either one of us quitting or one of us crying, Mackenzie said. Program. Continue until next traffic light, turn Right onto Route 9/208, follow 4 miles, UNE entrance is on the left. 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Gym is approx. 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. 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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. Mode one is youre out there, finding yourself away from the basketball and going through the motions. 9. Also planted somewhere in the crowd is dad, Lenny Holmes. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 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.. Both Fontaine and Steele said that the team is very close, and the players came together quickly. At next light (major intersection) Turn Right - Scarborough High School will be on your left - Take Driveway to the back of the Building. 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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. St. School is at bottom of hill on right. The time is now for a change.". Before the players were on the same team, they were split up between a few different AAU teams in the state. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Don Briggs Co-Founder of Maine Firecrackers. Take 2nd left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. 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. 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. Go to 5th stop light and take left onto Cool St.(House of Pancakes will be on corner). 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. He is the only instructor in the State who relies so heavily on this vital process. 202 and 115 (west). Already registered? From Toll Booth take a left. 9 west. (From Maine Turnpike) Take Exit 52 - After toll follow straight until you reach Exit 15A Rt. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! 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. Mackenzie Holmes continues to amaze on and off the court at Indiana University. The love and passion for the game is why Lenny and Denise make the trip from Maine to Indiana as often as possible. School is on the right. Tweets. Maine Basketball Club Gym - MBC | Lewiston ME She made an instant impact as a freshman at Gorham HS Continue reading . More importantly to me, they are role models to our younger players and they have set a high standard. 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. Lenny led the boys and Denise coached the girls. Rt. Basketball is in the Holmes family DNA and its a major part of Maine, too. is on your left. At intersection of Rt. There are currently 13 Lumberjacks teams, including the newly minted Fort Kent squad. Read more and decide if we're the right fit for you! Many of our athletes are now playing at the collegiate level. Providence Continue reading , This years class of 2021 finished with anything but a normal finality. 442 were here. Close to 1000 athletes from across New England participate in Maine Hoops events. 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. 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. 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. Sitting behind the basket or close to the Hoosier bench is Holmes older brother, Cameron. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. BBN was founded in June 2009 by Fritz Marseille. 100 North stay on this road for 4 miles.You will see a Blue Sign directing you to Eastgate. 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. 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. 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. There will be more photos and fun things to come soon! Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. You will see the Gym on your Left, Use Side entrance. BE CAREFUL at the rotary to stay on Rt. Take right off ramp and at 6th stop light take right(will cross mini bridge before turn). Under Armour has middle school circuits. All Rights Reserved. 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. Go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Woodville Rd. 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