Follow Rt. It carried on, but the kids matured with age. Playing soccer on a lot of different teams has taught me how to get along with different people. Hes the mecca of Maine basketball, Denise said of the elder Brown. Read more and decide if we're the right fit for you! My eyes water, its pretty incredible. I was more of a natural, Denise said. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. Lenny still offers his fair share of basketball advice, but more than anything he just wants to be supportive of both of his children. Parking lot in rear of building. Route 115 ends at the Rt. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. 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. Maine REACT Basketball Club was established in 2018 by a group of collegiate women's basketball coaches with a goal of improving the overall quality of girls basketball in the state of Maine. Catch this short video on how she positively rewarded a young man with autism after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination. Mackenzie Holmes continues to amaze on and off the court at Indiana University. is on your left. Travel 3/10 of a mile, Eastgate will be on your left. 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. What a change in the kids shooting performance. will be on your right. Take 295 North to exit 6B (Forest Ave./West on Rt. 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. 3-4 miles) through a blinking light and another light. BBN is a place where student-athletes are given the opportunity to be successful through proper guidance and training. From South: Off of Int. )Proceed to STOP sign.You may turn either left or right onto MacArthur Circle. //]]> He is the only instructor in the State who relies so heavily on this vital process. 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. Alternate route: See directions below for From the North. Parking Lot on the Left - Tiger gym is across the road on your right. 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. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. My dad works probably 12 hours a day. Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto May Street (after the light at Five Points Shopping Center). Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. Lenny led the boys and Denise coached the girls. 1 South. I never had it easy growing up, Cam said. Basketball was their life, and that passion was passed on to Mackenzie and Cam. Mode three, it becomes personal. 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. 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. From North take same exit but turn left at follow directions above. It was things like that., The main thing was just work ethic and hard work, Cam said. 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. Coach Holmes has been using this practice for close to 20 years and has refined the process to science. 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. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. 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. Before the players were on the same team, they were split up between a few different AAU teams in the state. 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. St. Joseph's CollegeFrom the South Take Exit 48 Portland/Westbrook off the Maine Turnpike. 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. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. Continue until next traffic light, turn Right onto Route 9/208, follow 4 miles, UNE entrance is on the left. We are now one of the premier basketball organizations representing the state of Maine. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"RQx3JTYy9MvHBkvgJe66quUAPAGQGqZxSb4gq1qsuyg-1800-0"}; Our player development is second to none. It turned into an internal language for us.. They also started the AAU program Maine Hoops out of their home, and it still operates today as one of the biggest programs in the state. Parking is in the back. 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After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. Follow straight from ramp 2.5 miles P.A.C. Theres not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine, Lenny said. At next light (major intersection) Turn Right - Scarborough High School will be on your left - Take Driveway to the back of the Building. A total of 1,092 miles separates the sleepy east coast town from its lively midwestern counterpart thats home to the University of Indiana. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. In addition, he will be following his daughter Ashley as she continues her playing career at St. Anselm College in Manchester NH and enjoying the outdoors hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, etc., with his son Josh. Saco, ME 04072. 9 and Stevens Ave turn right. If it were another player, Id probably just let it go because I dont want to get in trouble or anything like that.. 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). From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. Affordable and flexible training right at your fingertips! (From Int. Tweets. Steve White Gym is at the first driveway into the school. From Int. Bear left onto Forest Avenue. The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile. 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.. See Offers. 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. Everyone knows the Currys, Rivers and Thompsons, but a family such as the Holmes represents how much impact the game can have on people. Travel approximately 6-7 miles until you come to a big rotary. By the time Mackenzie hit eighth grade, it was clear she was going to play Division I basketball. Providence Continue reading , This years class of 2021 finished with anything but a normal finality. Unlike a lot of sports, basketball was a game where Lenny didnt need anyone else to help him get better. Nothing good was coming from it.. Lenny also played the kids 1-on-1 up until the point he could no longer beat them. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Summer 2023 Camps Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Programming Maine's Premier Basketball Club Commits and Alumni Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Shes had some great coaches, so I tend to try to shut up now. There will be more photos and fun things to come soon! From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. Travel approximately 1.0 mile (passing the Howard Sports complex) and the Saco Middle School will be on your left. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The mother-daughter combination of Denise and Mackenzie had the game come to them a bit more naturally. For the past 7 years he has been the Scarborough Basketball Booster President overseeing the entire basketball program for boys and girls. BBN_Maine is an organization that is committed to providing a comprehensive basketball program. Theyre constantly working and when youre around that so much, its hard not to take from it.. Go to 5th stop light and take left onto Cool St.(House of Pancakes will be on corner). 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. At this light take a Left. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. You will bear right onto Gloucester Hill Rd. 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. 2017. It should be another successful winter for the group, but regardless of tallying wins and losses, her family is happy to support. (walkway to gym next to "No Thru Traffic" sign) Steve White Gym is up the hill on your right - Last Building -(Driveway on your right just past building). Denise grew up in South Portland, where basketball is often the talk of town. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. From North: Same directions as above, except take left off ramp. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. 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. 329 likes. For the past 8 years, Briggs(along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. It was an easy decision. Expectations are for players to be unselfish, humble, hard working, enthusiastic, respectful to both officials and opponents, and team oriented. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Travel .2 mi, turn right onto Leighton Rd. Log in to join the discussion. From Toll Booth take a left. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. Stay on this road for Sponsorship. TravellingSouth on Route1, take a sharp left onto Center Street. Bear left ( 7-Eleven should be on your right ). Please wait for the page to reload. From North: Same directions as above, except take right off ramp. Brown used to work with Mackenzie as a middle schooler because of his connection with Denise. 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. Take 2nd left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. Turn Left on to Rt. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. 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. After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. From South Take Exit 48 off of Maine Turnpike - Go Straight through light - at next light go Right, sign will say Rt. 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. Maine Hoops Club Philosophy Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. You will go through an intersection, the road changes to Cobbs Bridge Rd. The passion for the sport in Maine is really deep even without the people going on to play big time collegiate basketball.. From the North - Take I-95 towards Gardiner, keep right at Exit 103 onto I-295. Both Lenny and Denise served their time learning the ropes. 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. 1 south. 37 talking about this. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu. As far as emotions I get humbled. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. The first time he lost a friendly game of 2-on-1 to the kids, he refused to play them again. At the first traffic light turn left on to Bedford Street. A lot of talent that will end. Follow through 1 light, continue straight on this road. 1 until you pass a McDonalds on your right. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner) turn left and go 1/8 mile. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. Proceed past shopping center and McDonalds and at next light take right onto Eustis Parkway. 295 take Exit 6B. Take a leftat first traffic light. Turn left at traffic light (still Rt. [CDATA[ Cam, who is two years older than Mackenzie, got the shooting touch from his mom, but had to work like his father did coming up. Shooting School has an open enrollment structure but is limited to 20 participants. From Int. Just before the traffic light,turn right. Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. There will be several side streets as you approach town. 100 North stay on this road for 4 miles.You will see a Blue Sign directing you to Eastgate. burst Continue reading . If coming from Rte 1 (Main Street, Saco) turn at VIP Auto Parts going towards Old Orchard. I wasnt quite the post player Mackenzie is by any means, but I played all the time because I absolutely loved it.. Thank you for your continued support of the YES! 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. 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. 302 intersection. Pape Chevrolet,Dexter Shoe and Yankee custom will be on your right. Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. 302 west for 11 miles to North Windham. Team basketball over individuality. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. 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. 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