Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. 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. As far as emotions I get humbled. At first light take a left, next light take a left. What a change in the kids shooting performance. Many hoop fans will know his son, Brett Brown, who most recently served as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. 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. All Rights Reserved. A lot of talent that will end. From South: Take Exit 127. From South take Exit 127 (Waterville/Oakland). The Waynflete Gym is loacted at 360 Spring St. behind Thomas House. Single Game Tickets (The Pit - Memorial Gymnasium) Single Game Tickets (Cross Insurance Center) TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. 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. Proceed 0.4 miles (5 blocks) to Waynflete. Already registered? Already have a commenting profile? P.A.C. Coach Lenny Holmes announces the opening dates of Maine's Only Shooting School dedicated solely to improving the shooting of young players. Further in the crowd you can find Denise Payette-Holmes, or put more simply, mom. Travel approximately 6-7 miles until you come to a big rotary. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. half a mile up the road. 109. The XL Thunder program will continue in its current teams and serve as the development program. That inaugural Firecracker team accomplished many firsts throughout their AAU playing days which was highlighted (at that point) by the States only AAU D2 National Championship. The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile. Wed let them shoot together, but wed say were not going to let you play together. AAU State . Mackenzie Holmes is the one grabbing the headlines. Make sure to verify age requirements for each grade. 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 Lenny played his high school ball at Presque Isle High, nearly as far north in the state as one can travel. 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. Turn left at traffic light (still Rt. A total of 1,092 miles separates the sleepy east coast town from its lively midwestern counterpart thats home to the University of Indiana. See instructions below from North Windham. She says she never said that, but she did.. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. Details and dates of the program will be discussed at that time. 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. 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 on Rte. Just before the traffic light,turn right. Its what made Mackenzie and Cam want to attend the same college. Take Exit 52 and turn left onto ME-26/Gray Rd. Take Your Training to the Next Level One of our most popular items. 1 north. Interested in learningmore about what we have to offer? For as far as the kids have come and for how much success theyve shared, dont expect that 1-on-1 rematch anytime soon. I was more of a natural, Denise said. Probably me crying more than him, or wed fake an injury or hurt one another, things like that.. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. TravellingSouth on Route1, take a sharp left onto Center Street. Stay on this road for Sponsorship. Our individual, team and group development is second to none. Log in to join the discussion. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. From the North. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our club members. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. St. School is at bottom of hill on right. Both Lenny and Denise served their time learning the ropes. Take exit 45 off of Maine Turnpike. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. At this light take a Left. Contact us. Go through the first light. Thats fine though as Mackenzie can focus on her pursuit of an NCAA title and undoubtedly Lenny, Denise, and thousands of others from Gorham and beyond will be watching. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! Rt. From the Maine Turnpike South, take exit 44, follow signs and directions to I-295 North. 808 likes. If theyre not in the building watching, she knows they have their eyes on the game from a far. Follow that road until 2nd Light - There will be a Shaw's Supermarket on your Right. It becomes playing a little bit pissed off and giving yourself the best, physically and mentally. There is no sign out on the Maine Road, but you will come to bus turning signals. UA ASSOCIATION THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH. From North: Same directions as above, except take left off ramp. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. Saco, ME 04072. She starred at South Portland High, where she won a Western Maine State Championship before going on to play at the University of Southern Maine. 43 Hillview Avenue. As a parent, the emotions take over, Denise said. We strive to promote the total development of our student-athletes. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"RQx3JTYy9MvHBkvgJe66quUAPAGQGqZxSb4gq1qsuyg-1800-0"}; | Home | Contact Us | Site Map, Creating basketball opportunities where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus, own Team Championships Information Just Opened, Spring Schedule Just Released - Click Here, MaineHoops-FrequentlyAskedQuestions2015.pdf, EasternMaineHoopsRegistrationForm2016.pdf, MaineHoops-FrequentlyAskedQuestions2016.pdf, TournamentRegistrationForm2016withMACBangorArea.pdf, Consistent and Constant Feedback during Correction Phase. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. Once kids entered the scene, Briggsturned his attention to youth programs in Scarborough where he ran the travel basketball program for 5 years. From the North Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. At times, Mackenzie and Cam would even team together in AAU if one of their teams needed an extra body. I was more of a shooter, and I could play in the post if needed. At the first traffic light turn left on to Bedford Street. 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. 6.5 miles from toll booth. Travel short distance go past school and fields, take a right onto Franklin St. Turn right at light. Follow this road for Sponsorship. How do you compete at the highest level? 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Turn left onto Rt. Brown used to work with Mackenzie as a middle schooler because of his connection with Denise. Take your first Right after pulling in as the Gym Entrance is around to the back of the school. As that love grew, both Lenny and Denise helped build the character of their children. 295)- North Bound - Take Exit #9 to Rt. (Spring Point Marina is straight ahead) turn right to next intersection where gym is to the right. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. 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. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. The Maine Firecrackers were founded in 2007 by Don Briggs and Brian Clement with a mutual vision to teach values and life lessons to young women in the Greater Portland area through the game of basketball. Also planted somewhere in the crowd is dad, Lenny Holmes. The new Noble High School will be on your left. Gym is approx. Were talking about big gyms of 3,000. Repetition Phase - Through the use of the "Shot Gun" once players have reached the point of being on their "own" the Gun will provide them the opportunity to put up the number of shots required to obtain the muscle memory needed to make permanent the improvment. The first time he lost a friendly game of 2-on-1 to the kids, he refused to play them again. Continue through 2 sets of traffic light. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. 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 We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. Catch this short video on how she positively rewarded a young man with autism after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination. 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. He has his eyes set on being a Graduate Assistant following graduation. 1 south. Sits back off road. School is 2 miles down on left. Home | Maine Basketball Club Home of Maine's largest and fastest growing basketball training center! Turn Rt onto Walton Street and continue to end of street. 77 South. The Complex is Located at the back of the circle. Learn more. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. 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. Take 295 North to exit 6B (Forest Ave./West on Rt. 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. Then, when I took a visit out here, I fell in love.. 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure. 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. There are no statistics available for this player. end .5 miles at Falmouth Middle School. Her brother spends more time with her than anyone and he sees parallels between their original home and their new home in the Midwest. Playing with other strong players is like being at the circus. Program. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. Read more and decide if we're the right fit for you! From South: Off of Int. From Int. Thunder 4 v 4 is a fun way for kids to try a new sport or sharpen their skills for next-level basketball play. https://www.pressherald.com/2021/02/13/former-greely-star-anna-dewolfe-becomes-force-at-fordham/, Maine Firecracker Players Currently Competing at the Next Level 21/22, Firecracker Seniors Finish Careers in Philly 3-1, Holmes Making a Difference On and Off the Court at IU, MaxPreps Player of the Year Camille Clement, Maine Firecrackers Announce Merger with XL Thunder, DeWolfe Posting Results in Strong Sophomore Season. Copyright 2023, 3STEP Sports. Many of our athletes are now playing at professional, collegiate, high school and leading their middle school and travel teams. Commenting on the long and amazing journey over the prior eight years, Briggs said The wins and championships were very special, but seeing young women go from pigtails and braces to highly recruited student athletes who are leaders in the classroom, on the court, and in their communities has been the most rewarding., Briggs continued, Olivia Smith (Dartmouth) and Allie Clement (Marist) will play Division I, Nina Davenport (Bates), Sam Frost (Salve Regina), Olivia Shaw (UNE) and Brianne Maloney (St. Joes) will thrive in Division 3. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Our 4 v 4 league allows individual players more touches on the ball and clinic style practice puts an emphasis on basketball . Maine Basketball Club | Full time training facility | Daily basketball training, Physical. Tweets. 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. 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Please be sure to park legally! 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. 302 intersection. 9. 1. He was great with the kids!". Thank you for your continued support of the YES! The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Email: mainehoops@gmail.com. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. The love and passion for the game is why Lenny and Denise make the trip from Maine to Indiana as often as possible. From North take same exit but turn left at follow directions above. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 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. Not easy, but I will try. 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