Lenny played his high school ball at Presque Isle High, nearly as far north in the state as one can travel. Contact us. The time is now for a change.". 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. 1 until you pass a McDonalds on your right. Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. 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. Turn Left onto Morrill Ave. Follow us on Social Media . At next light (less then 1/2 mile) turn right. I was never the most gifted athletic kid and despite my parents both playing basketball, I was never the quickest, strongest or fastest. 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. I had to work to get to the point Im at today.. End of ramp take right. 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). 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. From South: Take Exit 127. 202. Maine Turnpike take Exit 36. (From Int. 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. Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. What a change in the kids shooting performance. Turn right at second road and entrance to the gym is around back. This will take you to the same rotary as above. Were talking about big gyms of 3,000. 916 likes. Bear left ( 7-Eleven should be on your right ). 9 west. We encourage healthy competition, sportsmanship and teamwork in an environment that is enjoyable, fair and diverse. Academic and administrative buildings will be on your left. As far as emotions I get humbled. Lenny also played the kids 1-on-1 up until the point he could no longer beat them. A former player and longtime coach, he feverishly supports Mackenzie and her teammates. More importantly to me, they are role models to our younger players and they have set a high standard. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. Go to 5th stop light and take left onto Cool St.(House of Pancakes will be on corner). 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. 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. 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.. This event is for Town/City teams and is not open to AAU or Club teams unless ALL players are from the same community. As you come to the end of this exit, turn right (it is a continuation of the curve you've been on. From the north or the south, take I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Ave. South) Follow signs for Rte. Our Guarantee: Top Teams and Facilities in a Friendly, Competitive Environment. 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. Parking lot in rear of building. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. I was more of a shooter, and I could play in the post if needed. You will see the Gym on your Left, Use Side entrance. 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. 2017. Its what made Mackenzie and Cam want to attend the same college. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. Hes the mecca of Maine basketball, Denise said of the elder Brown. Playing soccer on a lot of different teams has taught me how to get along with different people. AAU Basketball program that is determined to provide an opportunity for young players to continue their ability to play the. See Offers. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. Middle School: Passing High School on your right, the Middle School is straight ahead on your 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. AAU Maine State Champions 8th Grade Martin, AAU Maine State Champions 7th Grade Fitzpatrick, AAU Maine State Champions 6th Grade Walker, AAU Maine State Champions 5th Grade Gillen, AAU State Champions 12U Cook, 11U Fitzpatrick, Zero Gravity Northern New England Champions 10U Walker, New Hampshire Hoop Festival Champions 12U Cook, 11U Fitzpatrick, AAU State Champions 15U Cousins, 14U Clement, 10U Fitzpatrick, Middlesex Magic First Shot Champions 11U Cook, ASGR Hoopfest Boston Champions 16U Briggs, ASGR Hoopfest Boston Runner-up 14U Clement, GymRat CHALLEGE Champions 16U Briggs, 15U Nelson, AAU National Championships Runner-up 14U Clement, ASGR Summer Basketball Playoff Champions 16U Briggs, AAU National Champions, Division II 14U Briggs, AAU State Runner-up 14U Whitmore, 12U Blethen, 11U Shibles, 10U Cook, US Junior Nationals Champions, Silver Division 16U Clement, AAU State Champions 13U Soucy,12U DeWolfe,11U Huntington, AAU National Runner-up, Division II 13U Clement, AAU State Champions 14U Clement, 13U Clement, 12U Seavey, 11U Hart, 10U Ingegneri, Shamrock East Coast Champions 14U Briggs, 13U Clement, 11U Hart, Northeast Elite Top 64 15U Division Champions 14U Briggs, Northeast Elite Top 64 14U Division Champions 13U Clement, 11th Place at AAU Nationals, Division II 13U Briggs, Best of the Best New England Champions 13U Briggs, Best of the Best New England Runner-up 12U Clement, AAU East Coast Super Regional Champs 13U Briggs, AAU State Champions 13U Briggs, 11U Jefferds, 10U Hart. 2 miles. A lot of talent that will end. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. I said no, I dont expect you to love it, and now here she is today. 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. 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. The team is slated to play at a weekend tournament at Emmanuel College in Boston in September, then will hold practices throughout the fall and winter to gear up for the Under Armour circuits that start in March. Maine Renegades Basketball, Westbrook, Maine. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our athletes. At first light take a left. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. Shes had some great coaches, so I tend to try to shut up now. 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. At Light turn right. Same directions as Windham Middle School except after turn in parking lot, Stay to the right of the Building. Turn Left at this light. From North 295 Take exit 3 (Westbrook Street/Airport) Proceed toward traffic light. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our club members. 77 South. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. Stay on this road for Sponsorship. For the past 8 years, Briggs(along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. Mode two, youre competing and working hard but not giving it everything youve got. Maine Renegades Basketball | Westbrook ME Maine Attraction. Take your first Right after pulling in as the Gym Entrance is around to the back of the school. One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. Traditional AAU options can be expensive for an age group that is still learning the game of basketball. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. 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. 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. (N. Berwick) At the flashing light turn right (still Rt. Mackenzie Holmes is the one grabbing the headlines. Single Game Tickets (The Pit - Memorial Gymnasium) Single Game Tickets (Cross Insurance Center) TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION. 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. Maine Hoops Club Philosophy Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 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. is on your right just after Peoples Heritage Bank. 1 north. )Proceed to STOP sign.You may turn either left or right onto MacArthur Circle. Follow Rt. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. She made an instant impact as a freshman at Gorham HS Continue reading . Brown used to work with Mackenzie as a middle schooler because of his connection with Denise. 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. 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. High School: The High School will be on your right. Login. 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. 295, Portland). The sports marketing and management student is a member of the Hoosier practice squad and also handles some managerial roles for the team. From South take Exit 133 (Fairfield/Skowhegan). 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.. 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. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto Rt. When not on the court Briggscan be found at Willis Re, where he is a Sr. Vice President of Reinsurance. Tweets. Shooting School has an open enrollment structure but is limited to 20 participants. Just after the High School turn right onto Ludlow St. and the gym parking lot is your first right. 9. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. 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. 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. 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. As fate would have it, Cam finds himself acting as the big man for the Hoosier practice squad. Likes. We arent exclusive, were not going high-brow, we are trying to get everyone behind us and represent Maine with the best that Maine has to offer.. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. If she throws an elbow, Ill throw an elbow back. Our 4 v 4 league allows individual players more touches on the ball and clinic style practice puts an emphasis on basketball . Mode one is youre out there, finding yourself away from the basketball and going through the motions. Cam was awaiting his sisters college decision. Just before the traffic light,turn right. All Rights Reserved. Pape Chevrolet ,Dexter Shoe Yankee Custom will be on your right.Just before the traffic light,turn right. Theres not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine, Lenny said. Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. Turn Left on to Rt. Coach Holmes has been working with shooters for 20 years ane here are what coaches and parents say about his work. Alternate route: See directions below for From the North. 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. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. - Privacy Policy. March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. 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. For the past 7 years he has been the Scarborough Basketball Booster President overseeing the entire basketball program for boys and girls. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. Coach Lenny Holmes announces the opening dates of Maine's Only Shooting School dedicated solely to improving the shooting of young players. Turn Left on to Rt. 6 miles till you come to a stop light (you will be 7.1 miles from the toll) - turn right onto Rt. 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.. Last year she didnt get to come home for Christmas, so its those things where your support counts more. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. 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. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. Rt. If not in person, then the support will always be there from a far. Under Armour has middle school circuits. Tiger gym is down the hill at the other end of the school (park in the lot on the right and walk between the buildings to enter Tiger gym). That means he spends most practices battling in the post with his younger sister and their competitive drive has not faded in the least. 295 take Exit 6B. 2 miles on left. New School will be on your right off of Rt. . Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. The passion certainly exists and its a big part of winters in the state. Im just proud.. 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.. Its kind of mutually expected that well go a little harder when were going against each other, Cam said. "Shooting instruction is the least developed and most difficult traininig for young players to receive" according to Holmes. Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. Bear right at the toll booth (following signs to North Windham) and proceed 1.5 miles to the third traffic light. BE CAREFUL at the rotary to stay on Rt. 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. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. Continue until next traffic light, turn Right onto Route 9/208, follow 4 miles, UNE entrance is on the left. At First light, (almost immediately after turn) Take a Left - Go Sponsorship. Heres why. Turn right at light. 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. Go approx 5 miles and school will be on left. Email: mainehoops@gmail.com. If coming from Rte 1 (Main Street, Saco) turn at VIP Auto Parts going towards Old Orchard. 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