(turn is just before bridge), School is approx. If not in person, then the support will always be there from a far. Bear right at the toll booth (following signs to North Windham) and proceed 1.5 miles to the third traffic light. If theyre not in the building watching, she knows they have their eyes on the game from a far. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. - Privacy Policy. 9 for about 6 miles to traffic light. Take exit 63 off of the Maine Turnpike. 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. 2 miles. It was the intangibles for sure, Mackenzie said. Details and dates of the program will be discussed at that time. After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. 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. 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. Close to 1000 athletes from across New England participate in Maine Hoops events. 302 intersection. Route 115 ends at the Rt. Pape Chevrolet,Dexter Shoe and Yankee custom will be on your right. To get to the gym entrance turn right onto Brentwood St. and turn right onto Leland St. - back parking lot to the gym. 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. 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.. I think thats one thing people dont understand. 6.5 miles from toll booth. What a change in the kids shooting performance. Then, when I took a visit out here, I fell in love.. 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. Same directions as Windham Middle School except after turn in parking lot, Stay to the right of the Building. 43 Hillview Avenue. 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). Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. | 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). From North: Same directions as above, except take left off ramp. From North: Same directions as above, except take right off ramp. 37 talking about this. In 2004-2005 over 2000 young men and women from the State of Maine participated in Maine Hoops Basketball events. 9 west. How to Get Started? We strive to promote the total development of our student-athletes. It was an easy decision. Turn Left on to Rt. 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. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. 295 take Exit 6B. 202. 302 (2nd exit or half way through the rotary.) Basketball was their life, and that passion was passed on to Mackenzie and Cam. More importantly to me, they are role models to our younger players and they have set a high standard. You will go through an intersection, the road changes to Cobbs Bridge Rd. Maine United Basketball is an elite boys basketball team made up of players across the state of Maine. 1/2 mile Take a right onto Wescott St. Memorial M.S. My dad works probably 12 hours a day. 202 and 115 (west). 1. 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. The Complex is Located at the back of the circle. The Maine Lumberjacks is a Bangor-based competitive basketball league formed in 2015 to bring student athletes with a love for the game together to play some serious basketball. The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile. Steve White Gym is at the first driveway into the school. I dont think we got through a game without either one of us quitting or one of us crying, Mackenzie said. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. 9 and Stevens Ave turn right. Thank you for your continued support of the YES! We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Last spring, the Maniacs fielded 10 teams, representing over 35 different communities throughout the state of Maine. Turn Left on to Rt. Please wait for the page to reload. The passion certainly exists and its a big part of winters in the state. Take a leftat first traffic light. Many of our athletes are now playing at the collegiate level. At end of Eustis take left onto North St. Alfond will be 1/4 mile on right. 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. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. 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 Our Guarantee: Top Teams and Facilities in a Friendly, Competitive Environment. Not regarded in the same way as some basketball hot spots, Maine has its own pool of impressive talent. The two of them were wild, Lenny said. Now, getting set for her junior season to tip, Mackenzie is a preseason All-American and Cam assumes managerial duties with the team in addition to being a practice player. TURN RIGHT ONTO FOREST AVE. END AT 70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND ME. It becomes playing a little bit pissed off and giving yourself the best, physically and mentally. Go across Carter Bridge and at first stop light take left. Gardiner, ME Joined September 2015. | 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. 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. 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. 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. Parking is in the back. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. Take 2nd Left (there will be a sign for Redbank Village Apts. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. 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. 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. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. AAU Maine State Champions - 5th Grade - Gillen; 2018. 2 miles. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Continue on Forest to next light. 1 at 4th light, you will see a Dairy Queen on left, bear right onto Broadway St. continue to your second Light, bear right at this light (Amato's will now be on your left) South Portland High School will be on your left about 1/2 mile up the road. Fontaine and Steele are pushing inclusion. Follow that road until 2nd Light - There will be a Shaw's Supermarket on your Right. His basketball journey took him to the University of Maine Machias, where he played college ball and after he finished playing, he immediately got into coaching. That means he spends most practices battling in the post with his younger sister and their competitive drive has not faded in the least. Theres still times where they just need that support system in place, he said. 2.2 miles from toll booth. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Go 1 mile till you get to a light (Fire Station is on this corner) turn left and go 1/8 mile. You will see the Gym on your Left, Use Side entrance. The common denominator a philosophy and work ethic that prepares athletes for the college game. Maine Renegades Basketball | Westbrook ME Turn Left at this light. 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 Maine Turnpike North to exit 44 (Rt. 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. Nothing good was coming from it.. Our younger players will be held to the same standards. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. 1 South. His love for the sport developed because his competitive drive forced him to always want to get better. [CDATA[ 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.. 2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ticket Brochure. Go approx 5 miles and school will be on left. 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. Proceed through 5 lights(approx. Go to end of Cool St. and take a left and then a quick right onto Messalonskee Ave., H.S will be 1/8 mile on left. The XL Thunder program will continue in its current teams and serve as the development program. 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. 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. Membership Signup From the North Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. From Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 (Saco) go 2.3 miles to a small rotary. 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. Maine United Basketball. 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. Already have a commenting profile? All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. He has multiple jobs where he works with Maine Hoops and works with the school system. Expectations are for players to be unselfish, humble, hard working, enthusiastic, respectful to both officials and opponents, and team oriented. As you come to the end of this exit, turn right (it is a continuation of the curve you've been on. Shooting School has an open enrollment structure but is limited to 20 participants. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. 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. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! One of our favorite mottos is trying to get our girls to compete differently, Steele said. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. The trek from Gorham, Maine to Bloomington, Indiana is not a short one. Their infamous 1-on-1 battles included Lenny officiating and they went as far as to swap out a girls basketball and boys basketball for each possession. After you leave the toll booth,there will be signs giving you several options for this area.Take the marked Broadway/South Portland. Take right off ramp onto Route201. Take Your Training to the Next Level One of our most popular items. 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. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. Probably me crying more than him, or wed fake an injury or hurt one another, things like that.. The duo also wants to bring in more and more people into the Mode3 family. Each group that plays after the initial team will continue to benefit from those before them. Our player development is second to none. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. See instructions below from North Windham. After the success of the Maine United girls team last year, the program was invited to join the Under Armour AAU circuits. When not on the court Briggscan be found at Willis Re, where he is a Sr. Vice President of Reinsurance. Travel approx. The XL Thunder program will continue in its current teams and serve as the development program. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. 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. The registration fee to play in the YES AAU Basketball Program varies from season to season. 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