The Central Massachusetts Athletic Club Hawks is one of the most respected AAU programs in New England. We consistently provide the best opportunities for the youth of our area and beyond.
The CMAC Hawks program is rich in tradition and has elevated the sport of basketball in Central Massachusetts.
Started by Frank Ferrer, CMAC, has been a leader in competition and helping high school athletes acheive excellence through opportunities available to a limited number of students.
The current director of the program is John Kottori. Coach Kottori has coached AAU since 1998. His teams have qualified for the National Championships 3 times. As an educator, Coach Kottori conveys the importance of balance in life. He is also a Head Varsity Basektball Coach at the High School.
The CMAC Hawks have many dedicated coaches interested only in the improvement of skills and teaching life lessons through AAU Basketball.
Most of the CMAC coaches are or have coached at the High School and even College levels. This is an important aspect as CMAC understands the importance of education and its relationship with youth athletics.
Sportsmanship is a staple of our program. We treat others as we wish to be treated and always understand, "we represent our team, our club, our families, and most importantly ourselves."
CMAC History
7 CMAC Teams Qualify for the Nationals (2nd Most in New England)!!!
The 2007 spring season has proved to be the most successful year to date for the Central Massachusetts Athletic Club. 7 different teams (2nd highest in all of New England) have qualified for the Division I or Division II Nationals.
The 14u Division is the deepest age group with 3 teams qualifying. The 14u (Kottori) team qualified for the 3rd year in a row and is headed to Orlando, Florida in August.
The 14u (Rudzinsky) and 14u (North-Colon) secured Division II bids and will be playing in Cocoa Beach, Florida in July.
The 15u (Wells) team placed 4th in the State Tournament. Coach Bixby filled in for Coach Wells who is recovering from a medical procedure and could not attend the final weekend. The Hawks responded running two games off as they beat the Greater Boston Lions and the Mass Bearcats. The 15u team now has qulaified for the Nationals for the 4th time in a row.
The CMAC (North-Romich) team qualified for the Division II Nationals to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas in July.
The 13u (Costello) team has locked up a Division I bid to play in Memphis in July.
The 13u (North-Baltier) qulaified for the Division II Nationals to be held in Memphis, Tennessee.
The 17u (North-Holland team qualified for the Divison II Nationals to be held in Orlando, Florida in late July. The 17u Nationals will have EVERY major college coach in the Nation in attendance.
The CMAC Hawks continue to prove to be one of the elite programs in the Northeast. The BEST of Central Mass are showcased for the region and nationa to take notice.