The former player and coach often sits alone at the games. Turn Left on to Rt. Turn right at second road and entrance to the gym is around back. Camille finished her high school career with 1416 points in a Covid shortened season while shooting 46% from the field and Continue reading , March 2021, the Maine Firecrackers announced a merger with XL Thunder where both brands would continue to operate. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. From the South - Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 53. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. 1 south. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! The XL Thunder program will continue in its current teams and serve as the development program. 2 miles on left. Further in the crowd you can find Denise Payette-Holmes, or put more simply, mom. 295 take Exit 6B. Travel approx. Go through three lights in town Winslow and proceed past football field on right and school will be 1/4 mile on left. St. School is at bottom of hill on right. Turn right at light. As you come to the end of this exit, turn right (it is a continuation of the curve you've been on. Many of our athletes are now playing at the collegiate level. 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. 77 South. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. 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. Tweets & replies. Turn left onto Rt. Naturally, they took a liking to the game of basketball. Lincoln Middle School will be on your right approx. 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. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. The mother-daughter combination of Denise and Mackenzie had the game come to them a bit more naturally. In addition to his coaching duties, Briggsalso manages the day to day responsibilities of the Firecracker program. The trek from Gorham, Maine to Bloomington, Indiana is not a short one. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. 302 (2nd exit or half way through the rotary.) Contact us. 43 Hillview Avenue. Stay to the left of Building around to the back is parking and gym entrance. 295 take Exit 6B. To get to SMTC continue to a four way stop. 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. Unlike a lot of sports, basketball was a game where Lenny didnt need anyone else to help him get better. TURN RIGHT ONTO FOREST AVE. END AT 70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND ME. "Shooting instruction is the least developed and most difficult traininig for young players to receive" according to Holmes. We strive to promote the total development of our student-athletes. From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52- Falmouth. down on the Left) - Greely High School is on the Right - 5.6 miles from Toll Booth. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. 9) and go 1.8 miles. Take right off ramp, proceed approx 2-3 miles take right onto West River Rd. 2 miles. From the Maine turnpike traveling North from Kittery , take Exit 45 (Maine Mall Road/South Portland) (formerly Exit 7). Follow the directions above. 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. All Rights Reserved. Teaching the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Make sure to verify age requirements for each grade. Thunder 4 v 4 is a fun way for kids to try a new sport or sharpen their skills for next-level basketball play. 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Before the players were on the same team, they were split up between a few different AAU teams in the state. Follow Forest Ave until you reach your 7th light, Junction of Rte #9. A former player and longtime coach, he feverishly supports Mackenzie and her teammates. Maine Blue Wave Basketball - Blue Wave Basketball Maine Blue Wave Basketball Teaching the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. Andrea Gruber's Tweets. Shes had some great coaches, so I tend to try to shut up now. Portland High School is approximately 3/4 mile down on the left hand side. School is on the right. Take a Left at first light. There is no sign out on the Maine Road, but you will come to bus turning signals. If you have any difficulties during the registration process, please contact us at yestoyou@maine.rr.com or (207) 272-0982. Last year, they finally joined up with Maine United. Middle School: Passing High School on your right, the Middle School is straight ahead on your left. half a mile up the road. Maine Attraction. From North take same exit but turn left off ramp and follow directions above. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. 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. Those furious 1-on-1 battles transformed into tenacious work ethics with maturity and age. End of off ramp take right. 214 Followers. I never had it easy growing up, Cam said. It turned into an internal language for us.. Take a right at the lights in Berwick (Cumberland Farms will be on your right) Travel 3 miles on Rt. (1.65 miles from exit) Turn left onto Rt. Travel approximately 6-7 miles until you come to a big rotary. 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. 9 for about 6 miles to traffic light. The common denominator a philosophy and work ethic that prepares athletes for the college game. Congratulations to senior Camille Clement for landing the MaxPreps Player of the Year for Maine for the 20/21 season. There are no statistics available for this player. 2019by MAINE REACT BASKETBALL. end .5 miles at Falmouth Middle School. Travel approximately 1.0 mile (passing the Howard Sports complex) and the Saco Middle School will be on your left. Summer 2023 Camps Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Programming Maine's Premier Basketball Club Commits and Alumni Blue Wave Basketball was founded in the Spring of 2011 with the goal of teaching boys and girls in the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. I kind of explained to them at a practice that there are different modes. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. 1 at 4th light, you will see a Dairy Queen on left, bear right onto Broadway St. Continue on this street at 5th light. The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. Catch this short video on how she positively rewarded a young man with autism after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination. I save my yelling for the officials now.. Parking lot is behind gym. TAKE EXIT 6A (ME-100 S/FOREST AVE). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. From I-295, take exit 7- Franklin Street exit. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". 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. The duo also wants to bring in more and more people into the Mode3 family. For the past 8 years, Briggs (along with co-founder Brian Clement) has run the Maine Firecrackers Girls AAU basketball program. They will always appreciate game days in Assembly Hall. From South take Exit 133 (Fairfield/Skowhegan). Our individual, team and group development is second to none. Mode3, formerly a part of the Maine United program, joins Under Armour's middle school AAU circuits. 1 north. The best directions to Cape Elizabeth Schools can be found at www.cape.k12.me.us/directions.html There is a nice map there as well. Go to 5th stop light and take left onto Cool St.(House of Pancakes will be on corner). 1. Their grassroots platform includes Girls UAA, UAA Boys, UA Rise and UA future, featuring high-level competition among the best youth basketball players in the country at the 17u to 10u levels. How to Get Started? At the light turn left onto Westbrook Street. At First light, (almost immediately after turn) Take a Left - Go Sponsorship. 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 South: Take Exit 130. What a change in the kids shooting performance. 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. A lot of talent that will end. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of lifes lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. 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. Blue Wave Basketball offers year round programs focused on strengthening fundamentals, understanding the game, and instilling confidence in young athletes. 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. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. From North 295 Take exit 3 (Westbrook Street/Airport) Proceed toward traffic light. Central Maine Sports Not easy, but I will try. 77 So. How do you compete at the highest level? Traditional AAU options can be expensive for an age group that is still learning the game of basketball. Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. 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. (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). 1 take an immediate right onto Rt. From South: I-95 Maine Turnpike to Exit 32, Biddeford. From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. Don Briggs has been involved in basketball his entire life as a player, a coach, and administrator. (turn is just before bridge), School is approx. Our daughters were always so competitive, and they had a neutralizing effect, so I said, I am done playing this girl, I need to team them up. We finally made contact, and then three or four months later we had our first weekend tournament together.. 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 Complex is Located at the back of the circle. Academic and administrative buildings will be on your left. Once off the ramp, onto Portland High School: From the Maine Turnpike North, take exit 52 - Falmouth. Shooting School has an open enrollment structure but is limited to 20 participants. 295 take Exit 6B. 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). Run the Maine Turnpike to exit 53 for landing the MaxPreps player of the Maine,! 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