Interested in learningmore about what we have to offer? M/W Basketball Season Tickets. There are a lot of famous families when it comes to basketball. Each group that plays after the initial team will continue to benefit from those before them. Cam was awaiting his sisters college decision. Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 1. 9 and Stevens Ave turn left onto Stevens Avenue. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. South Bound - Follow south to exit 10 then to Rt. Not regarded in the same way as some basketball hot spots, Maine has its own pool of impressive talent. 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. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. His love for the sport developed because his competitive drive forced him to always want to get better. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. Maine Hoops. | Home | Contact Us | Site Map, Creating basketball opportunities where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus, UNE Westbrook Campus - Portland (see below), USM Sullivan Gymnasium - Portland (see below). 100 North stay on this road for 4 miles.You will see a Blue Sign directing you to Eastgate. 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. 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). Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. There are no statistics available for this player. The Maine Maniacs Basketball Club is one of the top basketball girls program in the State of Maine. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto Rt. Academic and administrative buildings will be on your left. Follow Rt. From South take Exit 133 (Waterville /Oakland). The duo also wants to bring in more and more people into the Mode3 family. Travel approx. 9 for about 6 miles to traffic light. At intersection of Rt. Go .5 mi turn right onto Falmouth Rd. From South: Take Maine Turnpike North to exit 44 (Rt. As a parent, the emotions take over, Denise said. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. Her first game that she played in Indiana, when she went in, I broke down crying because it was so awesome. Take right off ramp onto Route201. 9. Just before the traffic light,turn right. Left after toll booth onto route 111. Takea right onto Green Street. 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. From North: Maine Turnpike to Exit 36 - Go through Toll and proceed to Exit 2A (1 mile from toll) Bottom of Ramp Turn Right at 4th Stop Light (after turning) Bear to the right (2.0 miles from toll) Proceed through 3 Lights at 4th Light turn right onto Main St. (3.0 miles from toll) Go 6/10ths of a mile and turn Left onto Maplewood Avenue. Follow that road until 2nd Light - There will be a Shaw's Supermarket on your Right. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. Route 115 ends at the Rt. New School will be on your right off of Rt. BBN was founded in June 2009 by Fritz Marseille. 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. Westbrook College (UNE) .1 miles on your left. 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. From North: Same directions as above, except take left off ramp. 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. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. Already registered? I was never the most gifted athletic kid and despite my parents both playing basketball, I was never the quickest, strongest or fastest. 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. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. The way people look at basketball and the way they appreciate good basketball, especially good team basketball, not individual 1-on-1 play, thats what all the great Indiana teams of the past were all about. Continue on Rte. From the North. Route 115 ends at the Rt. Mackenzie Holmes continues to amaze on and off the court at Indiana University. My dad works probably 12 hours a day. Follow the directions above. If you have any difficulties during the registration process, please contact us at yestoyou@maine.rr.com or (207) 272-0982. Leading Fordham University and the A10 Conference in scoring (22.1 ppg) has also placed Anna DeWolfe in the top 20 in NCAA Division 1 scoring to date and leading her team to an 11-3 record. Go through the first light. UA ASSOCIATION THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH. 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. 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. It was an easy decision. 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. Theres not a hotbed for DI talent, but there is a lot of passion for basketball in Maine, Lenny said. 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. This event is for Town/City teams and is not open to AAU or Club teams unless ALL players are from the same community. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Follow the directions above. Now, going and seeing an Elite Eight basketball game against Arizona where theres thousands of people watching on TV and seeing your parents and sister on the big screen is really indescribable. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 207-581-BEAR | UM.Tickets@maine.edu Seat Maps, Pricing, Guidance Basketball Ice Hockey Football COVID-19 Guidance All-Access VIDEO Black Bear Insider ESPN+ AmericaEast TV FloSports Maine All-Access Maine Athletics on YouTube LISTEN Black Bear Voices - Podcast Coaches Show Live Game Audio APP (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). Take Your Training to the Next Level One of our most popular items. BBN is a place where student-athletes are given the opportunity to be successful through proper guidance and training. 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. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike. 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.. Maine Renegades Basketball, Westbrook, Maine. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. This happens because we have great coaching, outstanding kids with incredible work ethic and team first attitudes, parents that remain patient and understand the process, and ultimately the trust and respect of the college coaching community. Gardiner, ME Joined September 2015. Program. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. In fact, when the two were young, their parents did all they could to keep them from playing each other 1-on-1. The love and passion for the game is why Lenny and Denise make the trip from Maine to Indiana as often as possible. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. 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. 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. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner) turn left and go 1/8 mile. One of the biggest influences in Denises life has been Bob Brown, who coached for 50 years, won 600 games and is a member of the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. The passion certainly exists and its a big part of winters in the state. 6.5 miles from toll booth. 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. 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. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. - Privacy Policy. Parking lot is behind gym. Proceed through 5 lights(approx. Once off the ramp, continue through 2 sets of traffic light. Take left off ramp, proceed approx. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Coach Holmes has been working with shooters for 20 years ane here are what coaches and parents say about his work. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. For a period they overlapped as head basketball coaches at Windham High. Take right off ramp and at 6th stop light take right(will cross mini bridge before turn). 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. Media. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our club members. Learn more. Alternate route: See directions below for From the North. Deering High School will be about 1/2 mile on your right. 1/2 mile Take a right onto Wescott St. Memorial M.S. High School: The High School will be on your right. 1 South. That means he spends most practices battling in the post with his younger sister and their competitive drive has not faded in the least. Waterville Boy's & Girls Club (Alfond Center): From South take Exit 130 (Waterville). 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