Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope everyone is excited about the end of the school year and is ready for a fantastic summer. Though we concluded our season last week not the way we all wanted, there is so much to reflect on and be proud of.  JV had an undefeated season, Varsity went 17-2 with 2 championships, the only two losses being to the 6A State Champions (Oakton) and the 4A State Runner Up (Dominion) both by 1 goal each. The most important victory however is that every player has grown as a young man and will take great lessons of perseverance and hard work with them forever. The program is strong and we are excited about the future.

A couple of things for this summer:

• Continue to improve your games. If you are playing club, enjoy it, have fun with it, and learn something that will make you better. If you are not, continue to be active, keep your stick around, and improve your skills. If you have any interest in playing a sport in the fall, PLAY IT!
• If you would like to check out a helmet for the summer club season, please come see Coach Worek or Coach Burke. By checking out the helmet you will be 100% liable financially for that helmet. We will be available to pass out helmets these times:
  • Today 6/12 between 3-4pm (Main Gym)
  • Tomorrow 6/13 between 9-9:45am (Main Gym)
  • Thursday 6/14 between 9-9:45am (Coaches Office)
• Summer Weight Room: As we have stated, it is essential that we are stronger for so many reasons. Coach Day and the football program have been amazing about willing to help all athletes at Riverside HS become better, the true meaning of ALL IN. See below dates for times.

*Please check in with a coach when you arrive and let them know that you are a lacrosse player. Please be respectful, listen to coaching, and work hard. You will be doing the set workout that everyone is doing, not your own thing. We really want you all to get the lifting aspect in, if you wish to run, you can join in with that as well.

Summer Weight Room Times:

• • 6/13 & 6/14:   7:30am
  • 6/18 – 6/22:    11am-12:30pm (Off Friday)
  • 6/25 – 6/28:    9am-11am (Off Friday)
  • 7/2-7/6 (VHSL Dead Period, No Lifting)
  • Remaining Days in July… Monday-Friday 9-11am

Have a great summer! ALL IN!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you all have had a restful weekend. We have made it to the final week of the season, what a great accomplishment by our boys, they have worked hard, battled through adversity, and have succeeded. We have made it to the final 4 for the second year in a row! Huge week ahead, please continue to be flexible.

Tuesday is the State Semi-Final. Winner of that game goes to Salem to play for the State Championship. We need every person with Ram Pride to be in the stadium on Tuesday night. “Defense” chants, “Here we go Rams, here we go!”. Our boys feed off your positive energy. Be Loud and Proud!

Regarding logistics for the second half of the week, we will have a clearer picture of the way things will go after Tuesdays State Semi Final. I will send a new email out Wednesday with all information.

Here is what the week looks like:

Monday 6/4 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Tuesday 6/5 – State Semi-Final, Home vs. Dominion. 7:15pm

• Team meal @4:30pm
• This is a double header, the girls play before us, come out early in support.

Wednesday 6/6 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Thursday 6/7 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Friday 6/8 – TBA. We will probably have a light practice before departing.

Saturday 6/9 – State Championship Game @ Salem HS. 1:00pm

Go Rams, ALL IN!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We wanted to send a quick update on weather and State Quarterfinal possibilities.

As of now, we are still planning on playing our State Quarterfinal tomorrow 6/1 vs. Fauquier HS @7:15pm here at Riverside.

• If the weather becomes an issue, there are two possible make up dates.  
  • Saturday 6/2 , time TBA

                                       Or

• • Sunday 6/3 , time TBA

Please be flexible and let’s be prepared for any and all scenarios.

ALL IN,

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Welcome to the State Tournament. From here on, it is a single elimination tournament. Our goal at this point it take games one at a time. First up is Fauquier HS on Friday.

Here is this weeks plan:

Tuesday 5/29 – Practice 4:15-6:15

Wednesday 5/30 – Practice 4:15-6:15

Thursday 5/31 – Practice 4:15-6:15

Friday 6/1 – State Quarterfinal @ Home, 7:15 vs. Fauquier HS

• Team Meal is 4:30pm
• Girls play before us, come out and support!

Saturday 6/2 – Practice 8-10am

ALL IN,

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What an awesome time to be a Ram! We have secured a place in the 4A State Tournament for the second year in a row, and we will be playing for the Regional Championship on Friday. Now that everything is set we have a couple of updates.

1. Practice time today has been changed due to turf availability. We will now be practicing from 4:30-6:30 on the practice turf.
2. Friday’s Regional Championship vs. Dominion will be at Home @ 6:00pm. Let’s pack the place and make it loud!
3. Reminder that this Sunday 5/27 will be our programs banquet celebration. It will be held from 4-7pm in the Cafeteria. Let’s all come together and celebrate a fantastic season! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
4. Monday 5/28 we will have practice from 8-10am, this should give everyone plenty of time for BBQs and Lacrosse watching  in the afternoon with your families. Always an awesome accomplishment to say we are practicing on Memorial Day! Congratulations to the seniors for making it two years in a row.
5. Roll ‘Side.

Let’s keep it rolling, ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Due to the potential for storms this evening, it has been decided to move the start time of our game up. This is allow for more time in case of a delay. The athletic administration wants to try their best to get these games in tonight.

The new start time is 6:45pm. The girls game will start at 5:15pm. 

Volunteers please adjust your arrival times accordingly. Everyone else, please come early to cheer on the girls team. Bring your cow bells and voices! Its playoff lacrosse tonight at Riverside!

Roll ‘Side!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend with Prom, great NCAA lacrosse games on tv, and the sun coming out from hiding today. This week should be an exciting one. We have an opportunity to extend our season to the State Tournament with a win on Tuesday against a gritty Loudoun County team. Lets spread the word and get a great crowd!

This week:

Monday 5/21 – Practice 5:30-7:30pm

Tuesday 5/22 – Regional Semi-Final Game, Home vs. Loudoun County 7:15pm ??????????????. (Come out early to support the girls team)

• With a win our season is extended.

Wednesday 5/23 – Practice 5:30-7:30pm

Thursday 5/24 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Friday 5/25 – Regional Final Game, Home vs. TBA time TBA (we will know Wednesday Morning)

Saturday 5/26 – Practice 8-10am

Go Rams, ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Update on our game. In preparation for bad weather, we have decided to move the game tonight vs. Park View to a 5:30pm sharp start time. The game will be played on our Practice Turf field, nicknamed “The Cage”.  Let’s make it a great venue to play in, should be really fun!

Please bring a lawn chair to sit on. Admission will still be collected.

Team will report at 4:30 to the locker room. Players we suggest having a light snack.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Its Playoff Time!! I hope everyone is excited about the opportunities moving forward. Our focus is 1 day at a time, survive and advance. During the playoffs Riverside Lacrosse fans are loud and positive in the stands. Bring the cow bells, clappers and loud voices. Lets make Riverside Stadium a true home field advantage!  

All Dates and time are as up to date as possible on our website schedule.

Plan for the week:

Monday 5/14 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Tuesday 5/15 – Regional Quarter Final Game, Home vs. Park View 7:15pm

• This is a Girls/Boys playoff double header, come out early to support the girls!

Wednesday 5/16 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Thursday 5/17 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Friday 5/18 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Saturday 5/19 – Practice 8-10am

• Prom Night. We make positive, great choices, and take pride in doing so, because we are ALL IN.

ALL IN,

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Due to practice space logistics our practice time will now be the early slot after school tomorrow. We will practice from 4:30-6:30pm. 

Thank you for your flexibility, 

ALL IN!

Coach Worek 

Attention JV Players,

If you have an exit meeting scheduled with Coach Kaden for today 5/10 those meetings will be postponed. Please come Friday 5/11 right after school. If that is not possible, please email Coach Kaden to set up a time. 

Thank you for your flexibility, 

Coach Worek 
 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What a great week of lacrosse we just had. The JV continued their pursuit of an undefeated season and the Varsity secured the #1 seed, and homefield advantage, for the regional playoffs.

Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 5/7 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm (Girls have a game)

Tuesday 5/8 – Home Games vs. George Mason. JV 6 / Varsity 7:15pm

• This is Senior Night. Senior recognition will begin at the end of the JV game.
• This is also the last JV game of the season. JV players, please plan on returning all issued equipment, gear, and locks after the game.

Wednesday 5/9 – Practice 5:30 – 7:30pm

Thursday 5/10 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Friday 5/11 – Practice 5:30 – 7:30pm

Saturday 5/12 – Practice 8-10am

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Great regional wins last week against quality opponents. We are back to spring weather this week, temps in the 80s. It is important to eat and hydrate properly this week. We have another two tough regional opponents this week. Woodgrove on Tuesday and then we are playing for the regular season regional championship on Friday vs. Dominion at home!! Lets get the cowbells and cheers ready for a great week of lacrosse.

Here is what we are looking at:

Monday 4/30 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Tuesday 5/1 – Away Games @ Woodgrove. JV 6 / Varsity 7:15pm

• JV Team Meal 4:05pm in Cafeteria (right after school)
• Varsity Team Meal 4:30pm in Cafeteria

Wednesday 5/2 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Thursday 5/3 – Practice 4:15 – 6:15pm

Friday 5/4 – Home Games vs. Dominion. JV 6:00pm /Varsity 7:15pm

• JV Team meal 4:15pm
• Varsity Team meal 4:30pm

Saturday 5/5 – Practice 8-10am

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Todays practice plan will be a bit shorter.

Varsity: 4:15-5:15pm Main Gym. Sticks, Gloves and Blue Helmets.

• We will pass out your game day sandwich post work out.

JV: 4:15-5:15pm

• Meet in Cafeteria for team meal
• Film to follow

Win the day!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We were just informed by Heritage that they decided to cancel our game for tonight. They set the make-up date for this Thursday 4/26. We will embrace the uncomfortable back to back game nights and make it a positive!

We are still trying to figure out practice plans for today due to space conflicts with a planned game day. We will be in touch as soon as we know todays practice plan.

Thank you,

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

It looks like we are set for some better temperatures moving forward. We are excited about a great week of Regional opponents. Let’s keep taking this season one day at a time. 100 percent to THAT day is the goal.

Quick reminder, one of the great things about having a program that plays late into the season, is that if you are lucky enough to move on to the State Tournament, we have the privilege of practicing over Memorial Day weekend. This is equivalent to a great football program practicing on Thanksgiving morning. Therefore, as was done last year, all varsity players and playoff call ups please plan on being at practice Saturday 5/26 and Monday 5/28.  We will be holding practices in the mornings so that you can enjoy family time, grilling, and the lacrosse games on tv in the afternoons. Also, with the way the schedule falls this year, we will still be holding our banquet on that Sunday 5/27, we discussed with the athletic office, and they are in agreement.

Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 4/23 – Practice 5:30-7:30pm

Tuesday 4/24 – Away Games @ Heritage HS. JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:15pm

• JV Team Meal 4:15
• Varsity Team Meal 4:30

Wednesday 4/25 – Practice 4:15 -6:15pm

Thursday 4/26 – Practice 4:15 – 6:15pm

Friday 4/27 – Home Games vs. Loudoun County HS. JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:15pm

Saturday 4/28 – Practice 8-10am

Let’s make it a great week! ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Thank you so much for all of the support and understanding during the very busy week last week. Our program came out of the 4 game stretch unscathed and are ready for this week! This week is much better time wise, but front end loaded.

I also wanted to take a moment, being that we are at the midway point of the season, for a friendly reminder. As we get deeper into the season, our games will be become more meaningful, more intense, and emotions will be heightened. Lacrosse is an emotional, and physical game. Everyone can get caught up in that emotion from time to time, players, fans, and coaches. Let’s be sure that we carry ourselves at a higher standard of class then the other schools we play. Let’s cheer positively for all the boys on the field. Let’s continue to respect official’s and understand that they will miss calls from time to time. Let’s continue to be ALL IN, on and off the field. Our coaching staff loves the enthusiasm you all bring to the program, thank you so much for all that you do in support!

Here is your weekly schedule:

Monday 4/16 – Away Games at Patriot High School. JV 5:30pm/Varsity 7:00pm

• All JV players and Managers have an early dismissal @ 3:45pm. Please communicate and respectfully remind your 4^th block teachers. Do not dismiss yourself before 3:45pm.
• JV team meal will be provided outside of the locker room at 3:45pm
• Varsity Team meal will be in the Cafeteria @ 4:05pm
• Varsity Bus leaves @ 4:30pm. Players please pack everything tonight so that you are ready to board the bus at 4:30. “Preparation is the key to success”
• Lastly, parents, this will be a longer trip. Rt. 15 South may be the best way due to traffic at that time. Please check your traffic apps before departing.

Tuesday 4/17 – Home Varsity Game vs. Park View HS 7:15pm

• There will be no JV Game and no JV practice. JV players are encouraged to come to the game to support the program.
• This will be a Varsity Girls and Boys double header. Please attempt to arrive early to support the Girls Program as well. We are One Ram Lacrosse Family. The Girls game starts at 6pm.

Wednesday 4/18 – No Practice, entire program.

• Enjoy the break. Catch up on rest and school work.
• Seniors will have a photo shoot at 4:10pm
  • It should last 1 hour.
  • Please bring white shorts, compression shorts, game socks, white shooting shirts.
  • Smile 

Thursday 4/19 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Friday 4/20 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Saturday 4/21 – Practice 8-10am

As always, ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Two quick administrative updates.

1. We have a practice time change for tomorrow. We will now be practicing from 4:15-6:15pm tomorrow 4/12.
2. Our date has been set for our end of the season banquet. Our end of the season banquet will be held Sunday 5/27 from 4-7pm in the Riverside Cafeteria. More information will be given out down the road.

See everyone tonight at Valley. Go Rams, ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you have had a lovely weekend. We have a busy week ahead. Players, be sure to plan out your week so that you are prepared for school and lacrosse.

Monday 4/9 – No School. Away Games at Langley HS. JV 5:45pm/Varsity 7:15pm

• JV report time is 3:00pm. JV meal is 3:15pm. JV bus departs at 4:00pm
• Varsity report time is 3:45pm. Varsity meal is 4:00pm. Varsity bus departs at 5:00pm

Tuesday 4/10 – Practice 5:30-7:30pm

Wednesday 4/11 – Away Games at Loudoun Valley HS. JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:15pm

• JV meal is 4:05pm
• Varsity meal is 4:30pm

Thursday 4/12 – Practice 5:30-7:30pm

Friday 4/13 – Home Games vs. Colgan HS. JV 6:30pm/Varsity 7:45pm

• JV meal is 4:15pm
• Varsity meal is 4:30pm

Saturday 4/14 – Practice 8-10:00am

Let’s make it a great week. ALL IN!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We are a day early on the weekly schedule, but we wanted to get it out to you. We hope that you all enjoyed your break. We are excited to get back to lacrosse! We have a big week ahead of us. End of the quarter and 2 big games. Let’s attack the week.

Monday 4/2 – No School but we do have a very important Practice. 4-6pm

• Please notice the 4pm start time.

Tuesday 4/3 – Home Games vs. Broad Run 6/7:15pm

• JV Team Meal @ 4:15pm
• Varsity Team Meal @ 4:30pm

Wednesday 4/4 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Thursday 4/5 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm

Friday 4/6 – Away Games at Briar Woods. 6/7:15pm

• JV Team Meal @ 4:15pm
• Varsity Team Meal @ 4:30pm

Saturday 4/7 – Practice 8-10am

Let’s make it a great week, ALL IN!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Our make up date has just been confirmed. We will play Patriot HS away on Monday 4/16. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm. Please mark your calendars. 

Go Rams, 

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Due to the weather and school closing we will not be having our game today vs. Patriot High School. No make up date is set in stone as of now, however the athletic administration at both school are looking at Monday April 16^th as a possible make up date. We will communicate once a date is set.

As for now, we will be moving into Spring Break. Let’s be smart during this week off. Treat this as a chance to recover your bodies if you are hurt, get extra stick work in, maybe some extra conditioning so that we are ready to play when we return. Most importantly, we need to make positive and good decisions.

Attention all Varsity players, we would like to meet with you tomorrow morning 3/23 at 8:45am in room 1130 (Coach Worek’s classroom). We will meet for 20 minutes max. Please try your best to be there, if you will miss, please communicate that with Coach Worek.

We hope everyone has a fantastic break, stay safe and make good choices. ALL IN. 

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Due to LCPS canceling after school activities for today, Tuesday 3/20, we will not be able to have practice or meet. Please stay safe during the impending winter weather. We are not sure what the weather will bring over the next few days. Please be ready to be flexible and understanding. 

Be checking all information platforms as the days progress for updates. We will tweet and post on the website. 

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What an exciting week we have in store for the program. Our boys are about to face two top tear 6A programs, we are excited about the opportunity to compete at a high level. We hope everyone will make the trips to support our program, cheering loudly and positively for our boys!

Here is the weekly schedule:

Monday 3/19 – Away Games @ Oakton High School. JV 5:45pm and Varsity 7:15pm

• JV has an early dismissal @ 3:45pm. Team meal will be served outside the locker room. Players need to report to the locker room first, get dressed, then eat, and board the bus. Bring all spirit pack items.
• Varsity team meal will be at 4:15pm in the Cafeteria. Varsity bus departs at 5:00pm. Short turn around afterschool, please plan accordingly. Varsity players, we will be wearing WHITE game shorts. Bring all spirit pack items.

Tuesday 3/20 – Practice 5:15-7:15 (Grass/Practice Turf)

Wednesday 3/21 – Practice 5:15-7:15 (Grass/Practice Turf)

Thursday 3/22 – Away Games @ Patriot High School. JV 5:30pm and Varsity 7:00pm

• JV has an early dismissal at 3:30pm. Team meal will be served outside the locker room. Players need to report to the locker room first, get dressed, then eat, and board the bus. Bring all spirit pack items.
• Varsity Bus Departs at 4:30pm. Team meal will be served outside the locker room. Players need to report to the locker room first, get dressed, then eat, and board the bus. Bring all spirit pack items.
• Patriot high school is south of Manassas, it’s a rather far trip. Please plan accordingly.

Friday 3/23-4/1 – Spring Break. No planned team obligations.

• Please use this time to get healthy, get ahead on school work, spend time with family and friends.
• Please make great, positive decisions. ALL IN.
• Feel free to run, lift, and get stickwork in on your own.

As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Go Rams,

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

As some of you have seen, with the weather and cold temperatures, we have moved the start times of the games forward tonight. JV will begin play at 5:45pm, Varsity will begin play at 6:45pm. We are excited about the opportunity to play. We have communicated with players to bring extra clothing and layer. This is RAM weather! We love these conditions! 

Volunteers, Please adjust your arrival times to take into regard the new start times. 

Lets  cheer loudly tonight. All In!

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What a great day yesterday for lacrosse at Riverside. Awesome weather, fantastic crowd, and well played lacrosse. Thank you all for your continued support. Here is the weekly schedule:

Monday 3/12 – Practice 4:15-6:15pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 3/13 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Practice Turf)

• Remember we will be turning in all remaining cards and card money before practice to Mr. Cunningham.

Wednesday 3/14 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Practice Turf)

Thursday 3/15 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Practice Turf)

Friday 3/16 – Home Games vs. Potomac Falls (Home in Stadium) JV 6:00pm, Varsity 7:15pm

• Shirt and Tie to school
• Team meals. JV 4:15pm and Varsity 4:30pm (Cafeteria)

Saturday 3/17 – Practice 8-10am

Thank you to all who have stepped up and volunteered, you help make the program what it is. Let’s have a great week as we start regular season play.  

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Sorry for the delay in the weekly schedule, this is an interesting week and some changes needed to be made. Please note that Monday is the only late day this week. Schedule is as follows:

Monday 3/5 – Practice 6:30-8:30pm (Stadium)

Tuesday 3/6 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Grass)

• Please note we are on the grass. With the chance of rain showers, we suggest not wearing your brand new white cleats if you want to keep them nice and clean.

Wednesday 3/7 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Practice Turf)

Thursday 3/8 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Practice Turf)

Friday 3/9 – Practice 4:15-6:15 (Practice Turf)

• We will be collecting Cards and Card Money before heading to the practice field. Mr. Cunningham will be set up in the lacrosse office. Please get dressed first, and as you pass by to go to practice, bring money to him.

Saturday 3/10 – Scrimmages vs. W.T. Woodson (Home in Stadium) JV 2:00pm, Varsity 4:00pm

• JV reports to locker room @ 12:00pm
• Varsity reports to locker room @ 2:00pm?
• Please bring all issued spirit pack items

Lastly, we are still in desperate need for a parent to step up as our Varsity Videographer. Having someone we can count on to consistently film our games is vital to the success of our program. Mr. Reed has done it for the last two years. However, his son has graduated, and we need someone new to take over the position. If you are willing to help, please email Coach Worek at Nicholas.Worek@lcps.org .

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Due to LCPS schools being closed today and all evening activities canceled. We unfortunately need to cancel our scrimmage as well. No make date has been set. As of now practice and our card fundraiser is still planned for Saturday. 

Players please bring a change of clothes for the fundraiser blitz tomorrow. Plan on showering after practice at school. Please bring Khaki Pants and a sweatshirt to change into, we will be issuing your jerseys to wear over top. Blitz Day will be over by 2pm or if you sell all of your cards before that. 

Enjoy your day off, we will see everyone tomorrow! 

ALL IN

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What a great first week we had to start off the 2018 season. Lets keep it rolling into this week.  Please notice the practice times and different events.

Monday 2/26 – Practice 4:15-6:30pm (Cage)

Tuesday 2/27 – Practice 4:15- 6:30pm (Cage)

Wednesday 2/28 – Picture Day, Baseline Testing, eTeamSponsor Fundraiser, Parent meeting

• All players please report to locker room by 4:30pm
  • White shooting shirts. We will pass out uniforms.
• Fundraising meeting following pictures for all players
• Certain players will be conducting their baseline concussion testing as well.
• Parent meeting begins at 7pm in the Main Gym. We will then break out from there to discuss our program.

Thursday 3/1 – Practice 4:15-6:30 (Cage)

Friday 3/2- Scrimmage vs. St. Albans (Home) JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm.

• JV reports at 4:15 for team meal
• Varsity reports at 4:30 for team meal
• Shirts and Ties to school

Saturday 3/3 – Practice and Blitz Day Card Fundraiser 8:00am- 2pm

• Mandatory for all players to participate in the fundraiser.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We just wanted to send a quick reminder out that we are entering a VHSL “Dead Period”. What does that mean for us? We are not allowed to have any type of lacrosse specific training until Feb. 19^th. We can meet however.

A couple of things happening this week:

• With our team meeting canceled last week due to weather. We will try again on Monday afternoon 2/12. Please plan on meeting in Coach Worek’s classroom (rm1130A) at 4:10pm after school. This is an important meeting for all planning on trying out to play lacrosse this spring. We will be covering tryout information and season expectations. The meeting should last between 30-45min.
• Our program considers Friday 2/16 the first day of lacrosse. It is the expectation that all players wishing to tryout are in attendance. We will be handing out equipment, checking paperwork, conditioning, and setting up the field. We will go from 4:10pm-6pm on Friday 2/16. Please bring cleats and indoor shoes. Also, we will be going outdoors so be sure to have clothing to be outside in February. Meet in the Aux Gym at 4:10pm.

See everyone Monday afternoon, spread the word!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We just wanted to give you all a few dates to mark down.

• This program considers Friday 2/16 the first day of lacrosse. It is the expectation that all players wishing to try out are in attendance. We will be handing out equipment, checking paperwork, conditioning, and setting up the field. We will go from 4:10pm to 6pm on Friday 2/16. Please bring cleats and indoor shoes. Also, we will be going outdoors so please bring proper clothing to be outside in February. Meet in the Aux Gym at 4:10pm. 
• Tryouts begin Monday 2/19.
  • We have 2 practices that day.
    • Tryout 1: 9-11am Turf Practice Field.
    • Tryout 2: 1-3pm Turf Practice Field
    • Please Note that players will not be leaving school between practices. Please pack a lunch. We will have meetings.

• Tuesday 2/20 - Tryout 3: 6-8pm Stadium Field
• Wednesday 2/22 – Tryout 4: 6-8pm Stadium Field
• Thursday 2/23 - Practice: 6-8pm Stadium Field
  • Please note players may be asked to report by 5pm for Gear Distribution.
• Friday 2/24 - Practice: 6-8pm Stadium Field 
• Saturday 2/25 - Practice 8-10am Turf Practice Field 

We cant wait to get started! 

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Please mark your calendars. Next Wednesday 2/7, there will be an extremely important meeting for all players interested in trying out to be a part of the Riverside Lacrosse Program. The meeting will take place at 4:10pm in Room 1130A (Coach Worek’s Classroom).

Again, all players planning on trying out, please make plans to attend. Information regarding tryouts and other important items will be handed out.

18 Days until Tryouts. Will you be ready?

ALL IN

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Due to unanticipated schedule conflicts, we need to cancel our Green Day scheduled for tonight 1/31. I know many of you look forward to Wednesday evenings as do we as coaches.  Please use this opportunity to focus on your academics. You can always get some stick work in on a wall, or shoot on the goals in The Cage.

We will see everyone Thursday morning. Remember cleats and outdoor clothing for winter (gloves, hats, sweats).

ALL IN

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We have decided to try and take advantage of the nice weather tomorrow afternoon and open the cage for a stick work session. We completely understand if you have already made plans or are out of town. If you are around and want to get some extra stick work/shooting in, we will have the buckets out from 4:10-5:15pm!

Sticks, Gloves, and Helmets.

Go Rams!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Due to expected extremely cold windchill temperatures this evening, we have decided to cancel our Green Day which was scheduled. 

We will see everyone tomorrow morning for our workout. 

ALL IN. 

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Due to no school tomorrow 1/15, there will not be a stick work session. We encourage you to continue to work on your own to improve your game. We will see everyone at conditioning Tuesday morning at 7am. 

All In, 

Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

We just wanted to remind you of the inclement weather policy with regards to workouts. If school is ever closed, all workouts for that day are canceled. If we have any type of delay in the morning (i.e. 2 Hour Delay), and we have a scheduled morning workout, that workout is canceled. If there is a delay, but we have an afternoon workout, that workout will still be held unless otherwise told. 

Thank you for your flexibility with the weather and our schedule. 

Go Rams, All In!

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! I hope you all have had a fantastic and relaxing winter break with family and friends. We now begin our final preparation for the 2018 season. We are exactly 50 days away from tryouts. We will be in the best shape, physically and mentally, that we can be when Feb 19^th arrives.

We want to be clear, it is the expectation of the program that if you are not playing a winter sport, that you are at all lacrosse functions (lifting, stick work, and green days). These are great opportunities to better yourself for your 3-day tryout. You have been given the entire month of December to recharge, it is now time to work hard. Let’s get our minds right!

We will be training slightly different to keep things fresh. Please come to all workouts with warm clothing to put on (Full Sweats, warm gloves, winter hats, etc…), cleats and sneakers. You will be sent home if you are not properly dressed to be outside in winter weather.

The schedule for the next 7 weeks is below. In short:

Monday’s: Stick Work (Sticks, Gloves, Helmets, Cleats, Full Sweats). 4:10-5:10pm. Practice Turf

Tuesday’s: Speed Training/Conditioning/Lifting (Full Sweats, Cleats, Indoor Clothing). 7:10-8:45am

Wednesday’s: Green Day (Full Pads, Full Sweats, Cleats). 7:00-8:45pm Stadium Turf

Thursday’s: Speed Training/Conditioning/Lifting (Full Sweats, Cleats, Indoor Clothing) 7:10-8:45am

Let’s work like champions.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

First, thank you to all of the parents that helped make the turkey shootout a great day of success yesterday. Our boys put on a great showing all day at Oakton HS. We played well against some of the best teams in our area. It truly was a fantastic ending to our Fall Season.

We are now entering a period of rest from a lacrosse stand point. It is a time to focus on our studies and spend time with family and friends. Please feel free to work on your own during this month as well. Lifting, running, and improving stick skills can always help you be the best you can be come late February.

• On a side note, some of you have asked about program Spring Break Plans. Spring break will be free for players. As of now we are planning on practicing on Friday 3/23 after school. So that means, beginning Saturday 3/24 players will be free until Monday 4/2. Please enjoy that time with family and friends.

When we return in the new year, we will start training as a team again. Below is the winter schedule. You can also find the schedule under the Team Files Tab. As always, times and locations are subject to change. Weather in the winter month can always be a factor. When attending outdoor practices, players must wear appropriate clothing for being outdoors in the winter. Please check the website and twitter for updates and changes.

Have a great December and we will see you all on January 2^nd in the Weight Room!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving Break with family and friends. The last week of Fall Lacrosse is now upon us. The schedule for the week is as follows:

Tuesday 11/28 – Lifting/Conditioning 7am (Turkey Shootout Helmet Distribution)

Wednesday 11/29 – Green Day Practice 7-8:45pm in the Stadium

Thursday 11/30 – Lifting/Conditioning 7am (Turkey Shootout Helmet Distribution)

Sunday 12/3 – Oakton Turkey Shootout (All Day) @ Oakton High School

• Only for those players who signed up
• Must wear Riverside Issued Helmet
  • We will be passing out helmets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the workout.
• Last year’s Spirit Pack Items (Shirts (Long Blue and Short Grey), Dark Grey Sweats, Blue Practice Shorts). If this is an issue, please come see me.
• I will be sending out more information about the day on Sunday as I receive it.
  • Be looking for SignUp Genius emails as well for the Camp Site.

Please let me know if you have any questions. This is important week to be at all workouts. We want to end the fall season with energy and enthusiasm going into our December Break. We also want to be sure to build up some conditioning level for those playing on Sunday.

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

For your information. We are now in a VHSL Dead Period. That means we will have no workouts or green day practices until Thursday 11/16. Keep a stick in your hand, go for a run, and most importantly get ahead on your school work.

Remaining Schedule for the Fall:

Lifting and Conditioning:

Thursday, November 16th          7 am to 8:30am                 Riverside Weight Room             

Tuesday, November 21st            7am to 8:30am                   Riverside Weight Room 

Tuesday, November 28th            7am to 8:30am                  Riverside Weight Room 

Thursday, November 30th           7am to 8:30am                  Riverside Weight Room 

Green Days

Thursday, November 16th            7:00 pm to 8:45pm               Riverside Stadium

Wednesday, November 29th         7:00pm to 8:45pm               Riverside Stadium 

Fall Brawl:

Saturday, November 18^th               Varsity Day                    Robinson Secondary School

Sunday, November 19^th                   JV Day                            Robinson Secondary School

Turkey Shootout:

Sunday, December 3^rd              ALL DAY (Varsity Only)          Oakton High School

Also, per request of some families, we have extended the online team store for 2 more days. We need 4 more glove orders to ensure the discount. If you are thinking you need some new gloves, these are a great option! The store will now close on Wednesday 11/8.

Link to Store: http://www.allusportswear.com/team-stores/riverside-hs-lacrosse.html

Go Rams, ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Today is the last day to order your awesome Riverside Lacrosse spirit gear from the team store. We have some great Under Armour items on the store for you to choose from. Orders should be delivered in time for the holidays.

Remember this is the place to order your team gloves as well!

Take a look at the link and represent Riverside Lacrosse in the stands and around the community!

http://www.allusportswear.com/team-stores/riverside-hs-lacrosse.html

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Time is running out to order your awesome Riverside Lacrosse spirit gear from the team store. Friday November 3^rd will be your last day to order. We have some great Under Armour items on the store for you to choose from. Orders should be delivered in time for the holidays.

Remember this is the place to order your team gloves as well!

Take a look at the link and represent Riverside Lacrosse in the stands and around the community!

http://www.allusportswear.com/team-stores/riverside-hs-lacrosse.html

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

This just in!!! Do you need some awesome holiday gift ideas? Are you in the market for some new team gloves? Do you just want to represent Riverside Lacrosse in the stands? We have a new team store open with great Under Armour custom gear. Please click on the link and order away. The store will close on November 3^rd , please place your orders quickly.

• The team store does in fact include our custom team gloves. We have changed companies to insure better service this year, but kept the same design as last year.  If you are in the market for new gloves this is a fantastic option. They are marked down greatly for us, and they are a terrific glove. We will need a minimum of 12 orders to insure processing and lock in the discount. The gloves will be delivered to your home.

Please Note: Purchasing these gloves is NOT MANDATORY. Secondly, purchasing these gloves WILL NOT guarantee a place in the program for this spring.

Link for the store: http://www.allusportswear.com/team-stores/riverside-hs-lacrosse.html

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Busy week for Ram Lacrosse! A bunch of things taking place we wanted to make you aware of. Parents and former players are more than welcome to attend the festivities on Friday.

Tuesday 10/24 – Lifting @ 7am in Weight Room

Wednesday 10/25 – Green Day Practice 7:15-8:45pm in Stadium

Thursday 10/26 – Lifting @ 7am in Weight Room

Friday 10/27- 3 things going on!

• The 2017 State Championship Banner will be dropped in the Main Gym during the Pep Rally. The Pep Rally begins at 10:30am.
• Members of the 2017 State Championship team have been asked to join the State Champion Cheerleaders float during the parade. Please meet after school on Friday in the front of the building to join the float. Please wear your State Championship TShirt.
• Members of the 2017 State Championship Team will be recognized during a break in the 1^st quarter at the football game. Please gather on the track by the main gate at the beginning of the game. Please wear State Championship shirts or Riverside Lacrosse Gear.

Saturday 10/28 – VEL Championship Day. The VEL has tried to accommodate our Homecoming that day by moving our divisions up in the day. This is the last day of the VEL League. 

• Varsity will play from 10am –12noon.
• JV will play from 12noon - 3pm.

Lets have a great turn out and play fantastic Ram Lacrosse.

-Coach Worek  

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

It is now time to register for the 2017 Fairfax Fall Brawl. I have attached the instructions to register under the “Team Files” tab. Please follow them carefully.

If you are a 10^th-12^th grade player, we would like you to sign up for the Riverside Blue Boys Varsity Team. These teams will play on Saturday 11/18.

If you are a 9^th grade player, we would like you to sign up for the Riverside Boys JV team. This team will play on Sunday 11/19.

Remember there are limited spots for both days so please sign up ASAP. Once the teams are filled, we will close registration.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Fairfax Fall Brawl sign ups have arrived. This year the tournament will be held on Saturday 11/18 for Varsity and Sunday 11/19 for JV.  Tomorrow morning 10/16 @ 9:00am instructions will be posted on how to sign up for the Fall Brawl. Please be ready to do so. We have limited spots for 10-12th graders for Saturday and limited spots for 9^th graders for Sunday. After we have reached our max numbers, the ability to sign up will be closed. Spaces are insured on a "first come, first served" basis. Thank you for understanding. 

Again, all instructions will be posted at 9am tomorrow morning 10/16. The instructions will include which teams we would like you to sign up for as well as how to register.

This tournament is meant to be fun and we have had a great time in the past.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek  

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

It’s a great week to be a Ram! Better attendance last week, bring a teammate this week that hasn’t been coming.

This week’s schedule:

Tuesday 10/17 – Lifting 7am in Weight Room

Tuesday 10/17 – Ashburn Youth Clinic - Hampshire Park in Ashburn

• We ask ALL Junior and Seniors to arrive no later than 5pm to help. Hampshire Park in Ashburn.
• Please let Jake Kane or Mason Coyle know that you will be there.
  • This is a great opportunity to help the young players learn the game.
  • You can also use this as service hours.
  • Please wear blue practice shorts and State Champion T-Shirt or “ALL IN” Grey Shirt.

Wednesday 10/18 – Green Day Practice 7:15-8:45pm in Stadium. 

Thursday 10/19 – Lifting 7am in Weight Room

*Remember to sign up for the Oakton Turkey Shootout. All returning Varsity Players and/or 11th and 12th Graders welcome. Information posted in previous post below. 

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

As posted previously, we are fortunate enough to be playing in the Oakton Turkey Shootout on Sunday December 3^rd. This is a highly competitive day, boasting some of the best lacrosse teams in the DMV. Registration is now open.

• We would like all returning Varsity Players, and/or 11^th and 12^th grade players to sign up to play.

Below are the instructions from the Turkey Shootout Staff to sign up:

Player Registration is NOW OPEN for the 18^th Annual Oakton High School Boys Lacrosse Turkey Shoot Out. 

Registrations Instructions:

1.  Follow the link: PLAYER REGISTRATION

2.  Click  REGISTER NOW at the top of the screen

3.  Choose the Open Player Registration: open to the public ($65) option

4.  If you already have a Sportability account type in your email and password, otherwise just click continue.

5.  Enter your gender then click continue

6.  The next few screens has the registration overview - click continue

7.  Enter all the required player information

• use the drop down and select the TEAM you will be playing with 
• to include US LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.   Click continue

8.  Proceed to the payment page. Registration fees will increase by $10 on Nov. 1, so please register early.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

There is a slight change to the schedule for this week. Our Green Day this week will be on Thursday evening 7:00-8:45pm.

• This week’s Schedule:
  • Tuesday 10/10: Lifting 7:00am
  • Thursday 10/12: Lifting 7:00am
  • Thursday 10/12: Green Day Practice 7-8:45pm

Remember, you must have all paperwork turned in order to participate.

Also, Information will be coming out about signing up for the Turkey Shootout (Today) and Fairfax Fall Brawl (Later this week). Please be checking the website/email/texts for information.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

One last call for purchasing State Championship Gear. The team store will close on Oct. 13. Please see link and instructions posted previously below. 

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

I just wanted to shoot out a few reminders to you all.

1. Be sure to submit all "Required Forms for Participation" before next Tuesday. You will not be able to participate in our off season program until all paperwork in submitted. All information can be found at the top of the website under "Required Forms for Participation". 
2. You only have a few days left to place your order on the State Championship Team Store.

The store is open now until 9/30. Orders should arrive Mid October. 

Steps to Order:

www.riversidelacrosse.logoshop.com

Order Instructions

1.select apparel pieces you would like to order

2.on the DECORATION page, please enter “red” under imprint color ** apparel will print red and blue like picture**

on next page, click CONTINUE

3.please enter your information (email, name, phone number, address) and click CONTINUE

CONTINUE to payment side, PAY PAY

4.Please enter your information to pay. You will be redirected back to the store page to complete your order.

An email confirmation will be sent to you after your order is placed.

Go Rams!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

We have confirmed the added Green Day practice for Wednesday 9/13 from 4:15-6pm on the practice turf. This Green Day is for 9th and 10th grade players only. The storage room will be opened before school until 9:15am to store your gear, you may also store your things in your hallway locker. (Find Coach Worek if you have a question).  

Please bring water and a reversible jersey. 

All In, 

Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

A few quick informational items.

1. We will be passing out our state championship rings Thursday Morning 9/14 @ 8:45am in the Auditorium.

2. On Thursday 9/14 we will also be having our “Parade of Champions” through the hallways to honor our 2017 State Champion Lacrosse team. The parade will take place during RamJam approximately 10:38am. Followed by a flag raising at the front of the building.

 * Note: Players, please wear your State Champion T-Shirt to school on Thursday.

3. Lastly, we may be having an added Green Day Practice on Wednesday 9/13 from 4:15-6pm on the Practice Turf. This would be only for 9^th and 10^th grade players. We will send another note out with confirmation. If you are a Fall Sport Athlete we know you have practice, that is your priority.

*Note: In order to participate, you must have all “Required Forms for Participation” complete.  

Go Rams. All In!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

We have opened a team store for all of you that wish to purchase some State Championship Gear!! This is an awesome opportunity to represent a fantastic achievement. Orders will be delivered to Coach Worek at the high school, and then they will be distributed. The store is open now until 9/30. Orders should arrive Mid October. 

Steps to Order:

www.riversidelacrosse.logoshop.com

Order Instructions

1.select apparel pieces you would like to order

2.on the DECORATION page, please enter “red” under imprint color ** apparel will print red and blue like picture**

on next page, click CONTINUE

3.please enter your information (email, name, phone number, address) and click CONTINUE

CONTINUE to payment side, PAY PAY

4.Please enter your information to pay. You will be redirected back to the store page to complete your order.

An email confirmation will be sent to you after your order is placed.

Go Rams!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

A couple of things we wanted to send you all:

1. Off-Season Fall Schedule – Below is the off season fall training schedule. It mirrors what we have done in the past. Green Day workouts and lifting sessions are designed to give players the opportunity to improve their game. They are not mandatory, but highly encouraged. We love our players to play multiple sports. If you are involved in a fall or winter sport, they have priority.

• Please note. In order to participate in any offseason workout, players need to have all of the required paperwork turned in and submitted. Please look on www.riversiderams.net under required forms for participation.

2017 Conditioning/Weight Room

Tuesday, October 3rd        7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Thursday, October 5th      7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Tuesday, October 10th      7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Thursday, October 12th    7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Tuesday, October 17th       7 am to 8:30 am           Riverside Weight Room

Thursday, October 19th    7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Tuesday, October 24th      7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Thursday, October 26th    7 am to 8:30 am            Riverside Weight Room

Tuesday, October 31st        7 am to 8:30 am          Riverside Weight Room

Thursday, November 2nd             7 am to 8:30 am               Riverside Weight Room

Thursday, November 16th              7 am to 8:30 am               Riverside Weight Room             

Tuesday , November 21st            7am to 8:30am                  Riverside Weight Room 

Tuesday, November 28th            7am to 8:30am                   Riverside Weight Room 

Thursday, November 30th           7am to 8:30am                  Riverside Weight Room 

Green Days

Wednesday, October 4th              7:15 pm to 8:45 pm               Riverside Stadium

Wednesday, October 11th           7:15 pm to 8:45 pm               Riverside Stadium

Wednesday, October 18th           7:15 pm to 8:45 pm               Riverside Stadium

Wednesday, October 25th           7:15 pm to 8:45 pm               Riverside Stadium

Wednesday, November 1nd        7:15 pm to 8:45 pm               Riverside Stadium

Thursday, November 16th            7:00 pm to 8:45pm               Riverside Stadium

Wednesday, November 29th         7:00pm to 8:45pm               Riverside Stadium 

Fall Tournaments/Leagues:

1. VEL League: Games on Saturdays during the Fall. If you have not signed up yet and would like to play, 9/8 is the last day to sign up without $20 late penalty.

• http://www.virginia-elite-lacrosse.com/Registration/Default.asp?org=virginia-elite-lacrosse.com
• We would like all returning Varsity Players and/or 11^th and 12^th graders to sign up for the Riverside Varsity Team.
• We would like remaining 9^th and 10^th graders to sign up for the Riverside JV Team.

2.Fairfax Fall Brawl: November 18 (Varsity) and 19 (JV) (Information will be coming soon, Please keep the weekend open)

3.Oakton Turkey Shootout: Sunday December 3^rd 2017

• Very competitive tournament. More information will be coming. Please keep that date open.

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, Hope all is well. LCPS just announced afternoon activities will be taking place today. We have assessed future forecasts and have decided to go ahead and hold a Green Day this evening. This will be the last Green Day of the off-season and we are hopeful you can make it out. We will begin at 7 pm and end around 8:45 pm in the game stadium. Dress warmly and look forward to seeing you soon!