Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

As we talked about at the banquet, the State Championship Team Store is now open. Please check it out and fill your carts. There is all kinds of gear on there for you to represent this great accomplishment.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DnzovgXzGb

Note: All Varsity players will receive a t-shirt from the program.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope your summer is going great so far. A couple of quick reminders:

• State Championship Team Store – The store is set to close in 3 days. Get your state championship gear before its too late. https://bit.ly/3KDLtH8
• Rings: We are still in the process of design. After everything is set, we will reach out with information regarding ordering and payment.

All for now, Keep Relaxing!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you are having a great summer. We know that there has been confusion, frustration, and issues since switching to the new ring company, Jostens. We have been doing a ton of work behind the scenes along with Mr. Oblas trying to make things correct. It is still a work in progress, but I wanted to give you a status update and hopefully make things a little clearer and more concise.

Regarding the 2023 Rings:

• The Jostens rep that was working with us in 2023 never ran credit cards or submited payment for any ring. When our new rep took over our account this year, he noticed this mistake and that is when we reached out to see what the problem was.
• Jostens is still requesting payment for the 2023 rings. They messed up again by reaching out and charging $476, when the decided price for families was $325. After we caught this mistake, the 2023 rep sent an email out to all families about the mistake and correction in price.
• This is still on going. If you never received an email of explanation from Jostens, or you have questions or concerns regarding the 2023 rings, please reach out to Tom Orme at thomas.orme@jostens.com

Regarding the 2024 Rings:

• We have a new rep working with us for the 2024 Rings.
• The Rings are in production, and we are working on collecting payment. Jostens does payment differently and sends individual payment codes to each family. You should had received an email from Jostens about payment for the 2024 Rings.
• The Lacrosse program will be covering and taking of $75 from the total of each ring. This brings your total to $364 for this year (2024 Rings)
• If you have not received an email about payment for the 2024 rings, or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Dan Pasquarelli at Dan.Pasquarelli@jostens.com .

Lastly, I want to apologize for this entire situation causing frustration and confusion. As we stated to Jostens, winning a State Championship should be a time of celebration and elation, not stressful and frustrating.

Thank you for always being ALL IN and supporting our program. We wouldn’t be where we are without each and every one of you.

-Coach Worek

2024 Fall Schedule 

Paperwork: 

• In order to participate in any off season team event, you need to be sure you have all of your paperwork complete. This is found under “Required Forms for Participation” on the www.Riversiderams.net website.  

VEL Games: 

• We would like ALL 9^th and 10^th graders to play VEL this year if you are able. Please sign up ASAP.
• The VEL Schedule is on their website. https://www.virginia-elite-lacrosse.com/news_article/show/1313559 
• VEL games are meant to be fun and a chance to get out on the field with your teammates. 

Lifting/Conditioning:

• Be sure to bring water, sweatshirts when it's cold, and shoes to run. Coaches will let you know when to bring cleats. 
• Coach Fenner is our strength and conditioning coordinator. Any questions about lifts or conditioning will be directed to him. Gregory.Fenner@lcps.org 
• Dates: Every Tuesday and Friday morning 6:50-8:30am. 
  • No Lifting Dates: November 12,15, 19, 22, 29. (There may be more, this will be communicated via Coach Fenner to the team).
    • If school is delayed or canceled due to inclement weather, there will be NO LIFTING that morning. 

Green Days:

• Green Days are out of season practices designed to help improve skills and acclimation into our program. These are not mandatory, just times to help you improve. 
• Dates: They are varied based on the stadium availability. These will be held in the Stadium. Please note, times may be subject to change. 
  • 10/8  @ 7:00-9:00pm
  • 10/17 @ 7:00-9:00pm 
  • 10/22 @ 7:00-9:00pm 
  • 10/24 @ 7:00-9:00pm (11th and 12th / Returning Varsity Only)
  • 11/5  @ 7:00-9:00pm 
  • 11/7 @ 7:00-9:00pm (11th and 12th / Returning Varsity Only)
  • 12/2 @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team) 
  • 12/4 @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team)
  • 12/6 @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team)

Fall Brawl:

• This year, the Fall Brawl will be a 9th and 10th grade event ONLY. 
• The Fall Brawl will be @ Evergreen Sportsplex on November 23rd.
• More information to come.

St. Johns Invitational:

• We will be playing in an 10v10 Tournament on November 24th. 
• This is an invite only, Varsity level, tournament. 
• Teams that competed in the past: St. Johns, Dematha, Georgetown Prep, IMG Academy (FL), Culver Academy (IN), Severna Park, and many others.  
• More information to come. 

Turkey Shootout:

• This fantastic event will be back this year! 
• This is a 10v10, invite only, Varsity Tournament. 
• It will be held on Dec 8th @ Oakton High School. 
• More information to come. 

Questions? Contact Coach Worek:  Nicholas.Worek@LCPS.edu 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at school this week! In the meantime we have a few quick reminders for you.

1. I realized I left this off the original email about lifting times. We will not begin lifting until OCTOBER 1^st. This give us some time to get settled into the school year.
2. Friendly reminder, for all those players receiving a 2024 State Championship Ring, be sure you remember to submit your payment. Any questions please reach out to Dan Pasquarelli at Dan.Pasquarelli@jostens.com
3. If you are a Freshmen or Sophomore, please remember to sign up for the VEL asap.
4. If you checked out a helmet for the summer, we need them back so that we can send them to get reconditioned. Please come by Coach Worek’s office on Thursday or Friday this this week (10/22 or 10/23) to drop off your helmet.
5. Lastly, but most importantly, we hope you have a great school year! Remember our core values of Accountability, Integrity, and Toughness. Set a positive example for others around school and represent our program by being the most respectful, well behaved, and helpful students in the building. We are proud of you and looking forward to a great year. ALL IN!

That’s all for now,

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We will be having an important meeting for all those interested in playing boys lacrosse this year on Thursday 8/29 @ 8:45am. The meeting will be held in room 1807.

Important information about the off-season will be covered. Please spread the word to ANY all players interested. No experience required. As always, we want athletes and good people in our program!

See you Thursday!

-Coach Worek  

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What a fantastic week last week. By beating Stone Bridge, we were able to secure a spot in the Regional Championship game as well as punching our ticket to the 2024 State Tournament. Lastly, we have our 7^th straight opportunity to practice on Memorial Day, which is extra special.

A quick reminder, please remember to RSVP for our end of the season banquet on Tuesday June 11^th. If you did not receive the invitation email, please contact Brenda Stromberg: brenda.stromberg@gmail.com .

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 5/27 (Memorial Day): Practice 8:00-10:00am (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 5/28: Regional Final Game vs. Independence (Home @ 5:30pm)

Wednesday 5/29: Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 5/30: Practice 5:30-7:45pm (Practice Turf)

Friday 5/31: Practice/Game TBD (Depending on outcomes from Tuesday)

Saturday 6/1: Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf) if/when we advance.

Let’s make it a great week!

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

A couple of items to give you. Boys Soccer won the region last night, so that means next Tuesday 6/4 there will be 3 games here at Riverside. Our State Semi-Final will be the first game at 3pm.

So here are how things look:

Today 5/31 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm

Saturday 6/1 – Practice 8:00-11:00am

Monday 6/3 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesday 6/4 – State Semi-Final vs TBD. Home @ 3:00pm

• Players will have early dismissal. Those times will be coming. I’m anticipating a 1pm dismissal.

That is, it for now! I will do my best to continue to communicate any and all changes and updates.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

After last nights win, we have qualified for the 2024 Class 5A State Championship Game. We will be playing Kellam High School from the Virginia Beach area. Game time is set for 10:00am at Glenn Allen High School in Richmond.

Due to the early start time, we will be traveling to Richmond on Friday and staying overnight. We have done this before and have a great plan logistically. This is a trip to play for the State Title and will be treated as such (business like).

Below is our Itinerary for the week including hotel information and where we will be eating. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

2024 State Championship Week Itinerary

Wednesday 6/5 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday 6/6 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm

Friday 6/7 – Timeline:

• 11:00 Early Dismissal for Players/Managers/Coaches
• 11:45-12:45pm Practice
• 1:00pm-1:45pm Shower and Pack
• 1:45pm Board the Bus
• 2:00pm Depart for Richmond
• 4:30-5:00pm Arrive at hotel.
  • Courtyard Richmond Northwest/Short Pump
    • 3950 Westerre Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233
• 5:00-5:30pm – Check into Hotel
• 6:00pm – Dinner
  • The Grapevine - 11055 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233
• 8:30pm – Team Meeting/Film/Snacks @ Hotel Meeting Room
• 9:30pm – Bed Check and Lights Out

Saturday 6/8– Game Day Timeline.

Game Location: Glen Allen High School. (10700 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)

• 7:00am – Breakfast (at Hotel)
• 7:40am – Pregame Meeting
• 8:30am – Depart for Glen Allen High School
• 9:00am – Arrive at Glen Allen School
• 9:00-9:20pm – Pass Around/Bathroom
  • Game Shorts and Shooting Shirts. Helmets and Gloves.
• 9:20am-9:30am- Dress/Bathroom
• 9:30am Begin Stretch and Warm Up
• 10:00am Faceoff for the State Title!
• 12:00pm Celebrate/Shower/Change
• 12:30pm Lunch
  • Families Welcome
• 1:00pm Depart for Riverside
• 3:30-4:00pm Arrive at Riverside

Notes:

• Game time is 6/8 @ 10:00am. Location: Glen Allen High School
  •   10700 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
• A travel checklist will be given out to each player.
• White Out

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Its playoff time!! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Ram Moms! We are the #1 seed in the Potomac District Tournament, with that it means that we have a first-round bye and home field advantage. Lets pack the stands, and cheer positively for our boys!

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 5/13: Practice 5:15-7:45pm

Tuesday 5/14: Practice 5:15-7:45pm

Wednesday 5/15: District Semi-Final 7:15pm (Home)

Thursday 5/16: Practice 4:30-7:30pm

Friday 5/17: District Final time… TBD (Home)

Saturday 5/18 Practice 8:00-11:00am

Please make sure you enter your playoff meal request! Please check your email and enter your meal order form.

All In!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just wanted to send out a quick request/reminder about the concession stand. It is very important that the concession stand is open for all playoff games here at Riverside. We have a great opportunity to sign up for concession stand slots, $150 per game comes right back to our program.

Please consider signing up, especially for our games. It is a terrible eye sore on our program when concessions are not open for our games due to a lack of volunteers.

Thank you,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Time to play for a Championship. Our District Championship Game will be HOME tomorrow night 5/17 @ 6:00pm vs. Independence HS. We are at HOME and we wear WHITE for championship games! Let’s be loud and positive for the boys. Let’s really get the defense going with “Defense” chants, and noise when we are down on that end! Let’s make playing at Riverside a tough place to play for our opponents.

See you all tomorrow at 6:00pm in WHITE!

ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Thank you for all your support as we were able to capture our 6^th District Championship on Friday night. Let’s work to make it another great week and keep our season going with a win on Thursday.

Please be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Stromberg regarding information regarding our 2024 Lacrosse Banquet. The Banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 11, from 6-8:30pm, in the cafeteria. ALL are invited. If you do not receive an email with information, please email Brenda Stromberg at Brenda.Stromberg@gmail.com .

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 5/20 – Practice 4:30-7:00 (Practice Turf)

• Keep Bringing shoes for a possible river run.

Tuesday 5/21 – Practice 4:30-6:30 (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 5/22 – Practice 4:30-6:30 (Practice Turf)

Thursday 5/23 – Home Game (Regional Semi-Final) Time and Opponent TBD

Friday 5/24 – Practice 4:30-6:30 (Practice Turf) if/when we advance.

Saturday 5/25 – Practice 8-11am (Practice Turf) if/when we advance.

Monday 5/27 (Memorial Day) – Practice 8-10am (Practice Turf)

• If/when we earn the opportunity to advance, we will be practicing on Memorial Day. It is an honor that we have been very blessed to have the last 8 years. It means we have made it to the Regional Final. We will practice early to allow players to have time with family in the rest of the day.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Its GAME DAY!! I hope everyone is excited for tonight’s Regional Semi-Final game against Stone Bridge. Due to the chances of thunderstorms this evening, the game time has been moved up to a 5:00pm starting time. Players will have early dismissal at 3:15pm.

See you tonight, in white!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope everyone had a fantastic, relaxing, spring break. The weather is getting warmer, and our season is about to heat up.

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 4/1 – Practice 5:45-7:50pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 4/2 – Practice 5:45-7:50pm (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 4/3 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 4/4 – Away Games @ Freedom SR (6:00pm JV – 7:15pm Varsity)

Friday 4/5 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Saturday 4/6 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

That’s all for now! Please remember, practice times may change sometimes due to different situations. We will always communicate any chances as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your flexibility!

ALL IN

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We had a challenging week last week with a tough loss. We will come back from that experience stronger than ever. The players have re-focused on our core values of Accountability, Integrity and Toughness to help get them through a tough time. Sometimes and disappointment can turn into a great underlying positive. The JV team do not have any games this week, and our Varsity team is preparing for a very challenging and fun game in Charlottesville.

Monday 4/8 – Practice 4:30-7:00pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 4/9 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 4/10 – No JV Practice. Varsity Practice 4:00-7:00pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 4/11 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Friday 4/12 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Saturday 4/13 – JV practice 8-11am. Varsity Game @ St. Anne’s Belfield (2:00pm)

• Varsity Players arrive at 8:45am. Bus departs at 9:30am.
• Varsity Players be sure you wake up, shower, and eat a good breakfast.

Let’s make it a great week. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Thank you to all that made the trip to Charlottesville and to all that supported from home. Our varsity boys earned one of the biggest wins in program history on Saturday against a great STAB team. Hard work, and attention to detail paid off. We now move on to our future opponents with the confidence that if we put the work in, and if we are ALL IN, we can accomplish anything.

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 4/15 – Practice 5:55-7:30pm (JV) 5:55-8:20pm (Varsity) (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 4/16 – Home Games vs. Woodgrove (6:00pm JV/7:15pm Varsity)

Wednesday 4/17 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 4/18 – Home Games vs. John Champe (6:00pm JV/7:15pm Varsity)

Friday 4/19 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Saturday 4/20 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

It looks like the weather is going to be fantastic all week. Let’s enjoy it!

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you all are having a fantastic weekend. We have a two very difficult games coming up this week.

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 4/22 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 4/23 – Away Games @ Dominion (6pm JV, 7:15pm Varsity)

Wednesday 4/24 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 4/25 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Friday 4/26 – Away Games @ Briar Woods (6pm JV, 7:15pm Varsity)

Saturday 4/27 – No Practice

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope all is well and you are all excited for tonight’s game at Briar Woods! Let’s get a great crowd out, wear BLUE and cheer loudly, with positivity!

I won’t be able to send an email Sunday (I will be traveling), so I am sending next weeks email now. Busy week for the JV team, as they have 4 games next week!

Here is how NEXT WEEK looks:

Monday 4/29:

• JV game @ Patriot HS. 5:30pm Start Time.
• Varsity Practice 5:50-7:50pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 4/30: Home Games vs. Potomac Falls (5:30pm JV/7:15pm Varsity)

Wednesday 4/31: Practice 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday 5/1:

• JV Game @ Battlefield HS. 5:30pm Start Time.
• Varsity Practice 5:50-7:50pm (Practice Turf)

Friday 5/2: Home Games vs. Lightridge HS (5:30pm JV/7:15pm Varsity)

Saturday 5/3: Practice 8-11am (Practice Turf)

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Due to the threat of weather this evening, The Varsity and JV games have been flipped. Varsity will now start at 5:45pm. The JV game is slated to start by 7:30pm, but that time may be earlier or later depending on what happens during the Varsity Game. I suggest arriving by 7:15pm for the JV game or earlier and enjoy the end of the Varsity contest.

Coach Florczyk will be reaching out to JV team parents to organize some snacks and fuel for the JV players.

Thank you for your understanding at support.

ALL IN

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Due to the girl’s team practicing this morning, our Varsity team will now be practicing from 4:30-6:30pm today 5/2.

This is just a reminder, as the players we notified this morning.

Thank you for your flexibility.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

This is the last week of the regular season, and the last week of the JV season. Let’s make it a great one! JV players, you will be getting instruction from Coach Florczyk on returning of gear as the week goes on.

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 5/6: Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 5/7: Home Games vs. Independence (JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:15pm)

• This is senior for our 8 awesome young men. Senior Parents please gather at the track on the scoreboard end of the field at 6:45.

Wednesday 5/8: Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 5/9: Away Games @ Stone Bridge (JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:15pm)

• JV Players, please bring all items that have been assigned to you.

Friday 5/10: Off (Due to Prom)

• Please be smart, take care of each other and do the right thing.

Saturday 5/11: Practice 8-11am

• Please bring some old running shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• This is Varsity only. The JV season is over.

ALL IN

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

A couple of changes for tomorrows Home Games vs. Independence. The games have been flipped to accommodate the possibility of thunderstorms.

The Varsity game will start at 5:45pm. The JV game will start 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Varsity game. Come early to support the Varsity team in a big match up, and you won’t miss any of the action!

Senior Night recognitions will be done at the conclusion of the Varsity Game. Senior parents please gather near the scoreboard side of track with about 3 minutes to go in the game.

Thank you so much for your understanding and patience.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Thank you to all the parents who put together a fantastic Senior night celebration last night. It was a perfect evening.

This week has been challenging with weather and scheduling. Tomorrow will be the same issue. Game times have been flipped again. Varsity will play @ 6:00pm, JV will play 10 minutes following the conclusion of the Varsity game.

JV Players, remember tomorrow is the last game of the season. Please be sure to bring all issued gear to return. Bring another bag tomorrow with you to take off of your personal items home with you, as you will be turning in your blue issued bags.

Lastly, as we move into the playoffs, lets please remember to keep all cheering in the stands positive and motivational for our players. They really do hear you all from the stands, and so do the officials. Lets keep everything positive and show the State the “high class” program we have here at Riverside.

Thanks so much. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

The super busy first 2 weeks are now complete. We are moving into a steadier (Practice/Game) schedule coming up!

Here is this week:

Monday 3/4 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 3/5 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 3/6 – Home Scrimmages vs. Battlefield (JV 6pm/Varsity 7:15pm)

• May be a little rainy again. Please bring all spirit pack items with you.
• Shirts and Ties to School
• Varsity Meal @ 4:30pm

Thursday 3/7 – Practice 4:30-7:30 (Practice Turf)

• A little longer. We will be lifting and watching film.

Friday 3/8 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Saturday 3/9 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

Let’s make it a great week! ALL IN!

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Its game week!! We are so excited for Wednesday’s trip to Vienna to face the defending 6A State Champions. The game is slated to be the DMV “Game of the Week”, oh, and its going to be 70 and sunny if you like that type of weather. Spread the word and invite all your friends and family. Let’s be loud, positive, and support our Rams! WEAR BLUE!

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 3/11 – Practice 5:40-7:30pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 3/12 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 3/13 – Away Games @ Madison HS (5:30pm JV/7:15pm Varsity)

• Shirts and Ties to school.
• Bring all spirit pack items with you.
• JV has early dismissal at 3:50pm
• Varsity Meal @ 4:21pm

Thursday 3/14 – Practice 4:30-7:30pm (Practice Turf)

Friday 3/15 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Saturday 3/16 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

Let’s make it a great week!

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Thank you all for your support last week out in Vienna. Two big wins for our boys, both JV and Varsity. This week is a busy one. A special trip to DC for our Varsity team. Followed by two home games to end the week.

This week:

Monday 3/18 – Away Game @ St. Albans (Varsity Only, 5:00pm). JV Practice 4:30-6:30pm.

• Varsity Players have early dismissal @ 2:10pm

Tuesday 3/19 – Practice 4:30-7:30pm (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 3/20 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

Thursday 3/21 – Home Games vs. WL (JV 6:00pm) and Tuscarora (Varsity 7:15pm)

Friday 3/22 – Homes Games vs. Atlee (JV 4:30pm, Varsity 6:00pm)

• This is a very big game. Spread the word. Going to be a White Out!
• JV Early dismissal @ 3:30pm

Saturday 3/23 – SPRING BREAK 😊 Enjoy the week. Please be smart, take care of your bodies, make good decisions, and enjoy time with family and friends.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Tryouts have concluded and the season officially begins today. Congratulations to those who made the program and thank you for all that tried out.

As you have probably seen, your player was given a few things last night. Here is the review of those items so we are all on the same page:

• Impact Concussion Testing:
  • This needs to be done by all players who have not completed it this school year.
• Fundraising (Two Fundraisers this year):
  • We will discuss more at Tuesdays Parents Meeting.
  • Eteam Sponsor
    • We are on the cycle as a “Spring Sport” to use EteamSponsor this year. This has been a great fundraiser in the past, with minimal work on our end.
    • Please help your son fill out the Participant Instruction sheet with emails of people who may be great donors. This sheet is due back to us on Monday 2/26.
  • Vertical Raise
    • We did this fund raiser last year. It is an online discount card that works all over the country. This fund raiser will only be for our returning program players.
    • We are only using the “card renewal” aspect of the fundraiser and can be easily declined if individuals do not want to renew their discount card.
    • This should launch next Wednesday, and requires zero work from any player.
• Spirit Pack
  • All players have a required spirit pack that they will be receiving today after school. Each Player receives: UA sweatshirt, UA sweatpants, UA long sleeve shirt, UA short sleeve shirt, UA practice shorts, Game Socks, and other items….
  • Cost is $160. And can be paid on the school payment portal at this link. https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/30561/371/False/True
  • If any player has a financial problem with payment, please come see Coach Worek.
• Team Store
  • You received a flyer last night regarding our team store. This team store is NOT REQUIRED. It has EXTRA spirit pack items if players would like to purchase but remember they will be receiving that gear today.
  • The team store also has A LOT of items for fans, parents, and relatives. There are very nice items on there for you to look at and consider. Brands like LuLulemon, UnderArmour, Nike, Eddie Bauer, and Travis Mathews.
  • Check out the store here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fJFSg4jhbc

Practice today will be a little longer as posted. We should be finished by 8:40pm in the stadium, then players will most likely be out of the locker room by 9pm for pick up.

I think that is all for today 😊 Congratulations again to all players apart of the 2024 Riverside Lacrosse Program.

If you have any questions, please reach out. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We are looking forward to a fun and busy week this week!

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 2/26 – Practice 6:45-8:45pm (Stadium)

• Bring Fundraising Sheet

Tuesday 2/27 – Pictures/Fundraiser/Lift/Parent Meeting

• Players report to locker room ASAP after school
  • Game Socks, Blue Shooting Shirt
  • JV will be released at 5:45pm after our fundraiser. Varsity will lift until 6:45pm.
• Important Parent Meeting @ 7:00pm in the Main Gym
  • Break out meetings to follow.
  • We will cover all information for the season and answer any questions you may have.

Wednesday 2/28 – Annual Blue/White Scrimmage 7:00-8:30pm (Stadium)

• All are invited! Come out and watch our annual intra-squad scrimmage.
• This year we will have the scrimmage take place in the Stadium. The program will be split into two teams and compete for bragging rights!

Thursday 2/29 – Practice 6:45-8:45pm (Stadium)

Friday 3/1 – Scrimmages @ Robinson High School (JV 5:30pm/Varsity 7:15pm)

• Shirts and Ties to school.

• Bring all spirit pack items with you.

• JV players/managers have early dismissal @ 3:45pm
  • Bring a light snack
• Varsity players have team meal @ 4:25pm in the cafeteria.

Saturday 3/2 – Practice 8-11am (Practice Turf)

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We are looking forward to seeing and meeting all parents tonight for our parent meeting at 7pm. The event will start in the Main gym, and we will break out to the library to talk more program specific.

Quick clarification for tomorrows Intra Squad Scrimmage. The game will start at 7pm in the Stadium, players are to report to school by 6:00pm for pregame meetings and warm up.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon,

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

The season is finally here! The first step is tryouts. We will have 3 days of tryouts, concluding Wednesday night.

Weekly Schedule:

Monday 2/19 – We have TWO tryouts this day! Tryout 1: 8:00-10:00am.  Tryout 2: 12:00-2:00pm

• Players are required to stay at school in between practices.
• Players need to bring all gear, water, lunch, extra set of clothes. You will be able to put items in the locker room.
• Be sure to have full sweats for the morning practice, as it will be cold.

Tuesday 2/22 – Tryout 3: 4:30-6:15pm (Practice Turf)

Wednesday 2/23 – Tryout 4: 4:30-6:15pm (Practice Turf)

• We will be speaking to each player following the try out. Please plan on staying after for a bit to find out your status in the program. We will have players communicate to parents when and where to pick them up. Younger players will go first, Seniors will be last. Thank you for understanding.

Thursday 2/24 – Practice 5:00-8:30pm

• Players meet in the locker room at 5:00pm
• Practice will be a little longer today. We need cover team rules, hand out equipment, and issue locks. We will start inside, then finish in the stadium.

Friday 2/25 – Practice 4:30-6:30 (Practice Turf)

Saturday 2/26 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

We are all very excited for the 2024 campaign. Let’s all remember to enjoy the process, take things 1 day at a time, and stay ALL IN.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope all is well. Unfortunately, the weather has not been in a favor so far in 2024. Due to field conditions, expected rain tonight, players still recovering from sicknesses and some minor injuries, and the fact that we are still in the preseason, we decided to cancel tonight’s Green Day.

Keep working hard in the weight room and on your own.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Looks like the weather is going to cooperate this week and we are going to get some work in! very exciting.

This week:

Monday 1/29 – 0ff

Tuesday 1/30 – Lifting (6:50am) Stick Work (4:30-5:15pm)

• Full Sweats, sticks, gloves, helmets, cleats, water.
• Goalies (Full Gear)

Wednesday 1/31 – Off

Thursday 2/1 – Conditioning (7:15am) Green Day (7-8:30pm)

Friday 2/2 – Lifting (6:50am)

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Hope all is well. We are 2 weeks out! Here are the next 2 weeks of events.

THIS WEEK:

Monday 2/5 – Off

Tuesday 2/6 – Lifting 6:50am. Stick Work 4:30-5:20pm

Wednesday 2/7 Off          

Thursday 2/8 – Conditioning 7:15am. Green Day 7-8:30pm (Last one!)

Friday 2/9 – Lifting 6:50am

NEXT WEEK:

Monday 2/12 – Preseason Interest Meeting 4:30-5:15pm (Room 1807)

Tuesday 2/13 – Lifting 6:50am

Wednesday 2/14 – Off

Thursday 2/15 – Equipment Handout/Conditioning Test 4:30-6:00pm (Room 1130a)

• All Players, bring cleats and water.
• Seniors, please plan on staying after to help set up the fields and goals.

Friday 2/16 – Lifting 6:50am

ALL IN,

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope all are doing well. Remember our program core values: Accountability, Integrity, Toughness. These are non-negotiables to be a part of our program. One of the reasons we get up early 3 days a week is to help build aspects of our core values. Force yourself to set the alarm and get up. Its uncomfortable, we know that, it is designed to be. If you are having ride issues, reach out to your seniors, they are there to take care of you and show you the way. Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 12/11 – Off

Tuesday 12/12 – Lifting 6:50am

Wednesday 12/13 – Off

Thursday 12/14 – Running 7:15am

• Be sure to wear full sweats, cleats and shoes, and water.

Friday 12/15 – Lifting 6:50am

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Quick reminder as Coach Fenner has told you. There will be no lift tomorrow morning 12/15.

Thank you,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We are almost to Winter Break! We decided to still give you all the opportunity to work out this week, and then you will have all next week off.

Here is how it will look:

Monday 12/18 – Off

Tuesday 12/19 – Lift 6:50am

Wednesday 12/20 – Off

Thursday 12/21 – Run 9:15am (notice the time change)

Friday 12/22 – Lift 8:50am (notice the time change)

Let’s attack the week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy New year! We are getting really close to the start of the 2024 campaign. We will be ramping up our preseason preparations starting next week. For the remainder of this week, this is how our schedule looks.

Wednesday 1/3 – Off

Thursday 1/4 – Conditioning 7:15am

Friday 1/5 – Lifting 6:50am

Looking ahead to next week, our schedule will be:

Monday 1/8 – Off

Tuesday 1/9 – Lifting 6:50am, Stick Work 4:30pm (Helmets and Gloves on Practice Turf)

Wednesday 1/10 – Off

Thursday 1/11 – Conditioning 7:15am, Green Day 7:00pm (Full Gear Stadium)

Friday 1/12 – Lifting 6:50am

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Below is this week’s schedule:

Monday 1/8 – off

Tuesday 1/9 – Lifting 6:50am. NO STICK WORK in the afternoon (Weather forecast to be bad)

Wednesday 1/10 – off

Thursday 1/11 – Conditioning 7:15am. Green Day 7-8:30pm.

Friday 1/12 – Lifting 6:50am

ALL IN

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you all have been enjoying the winter snow we have been getting… A couple of reminders:

• If school is ever closed due to weather, we will not have practice or workout that day.
• If school is on a delay due to weather, there will not be any morning workout that day.

As of tonight, and tomorrow morning. Due to the field being covered in snow and ice, there will be no green day tonight 1/18. The forecast is calling for more snow tonight into tomorrow. If school is canceled or delayed, we will not have a lift tomorrow.

Feel free to work out on your own, run on your own, stick work on your own. Body weight exercises are great.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Here is this week’s schedule. Due to field conditions and expected rainstorms, things may change…

Monday 1/22 – Off

Tuesday 1/23 – Lifting (6:50am). Stick Work (4:30-5:15pm, If the field is clear)

Wednesday 1/24 – Off

Thursday 1/25 – Conditioning (7:15am). Green Day (7-8:30pm, If the weather cooperates)

Friday 1/26 – Lifting (6:50am)

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We had high hopes for today, but due to the field being currently still covered in snow and ice, we will be canceling stick work for today 1/23…

Again, feel free to get the work in that you know needs to be done on your own.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Break. We have a few changes to this week’s schedule due to some weather issues.

Monday 11/27: Off

Tuesday 11/28: Lifting 6:50am. NO GREEN DAY (wind chills will be in the teens). We will however be having a film session with the players that played in the St. Johns event. 5:30pm in 1807.

Wednesday 11/29: Off

Thursday 11/30: Green Day 7-8:30pm (Stadium)

Friday 12/1: Lifting 6:50am. No Green Day in the evening (Rain expected)

• This coming weekend was supposed to be the 23^rd Oakton Turkey Shootout. However as of now the event will not be taking place. We are working on gaining entrance to another tournament for this coming weekend. I will find out details and if this is possible later today. Please stay tuned.

As always, thank you so much for all your support of the program. All In.

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy Tuesday! I just wanted to reach out and let you know that there will be NO TOURNAMENT this coming weekend. Let use this weekend to heal from fall lacrosse injuries/sickness and relax at home with family.

Thank you,

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Hope all is well. Here is this week’s schedule.

Monday 12/4 – Off

Tuesday 12/5 – Lifting 6:50am

Wednesday 12/6 – Off

Thursday 12/7 – Off

Friday 12/8 – Lifting 6:50am

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

It is time to pay for the Atlantic Coast Showcase tournament. This is a Varsity Only day. Months ago, we asked for the availability of varsity players before committing to this day. Everyone agreed that they were free and committed to playing for Riverside. 

• When: Sunday November 19^th
• Where: St. Johns College High School, Washington DC
• Who: If you dressed for the 2023 State Championship Game, we would like you attend this day.
• How: Please pay on the Riverside High School Payment Portal. The cost is $75 to play. Please do so ASAP.
  • Pay for "Atlantic Coast Showcase" at this link:  https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25717/371/False/True
• This will be a very intense day with extremely high-level competition. The day will boast some of the best schools from across the country and Canada.
• In attendance will be countless coaches from the college landscape.
• We are excited to be invited to play and compete at the event.

Please let me know if there are any questions. Thanks so much!

ALL IN

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a reminder as I am sure you all already know. We are in a VHSL “Dead Period” for the next 2 weeks.

No (Coaches Run) Lifting, No Green Days, No Meetings.

The next event will be:

Fall Brawl: November 18^th (Freshmen Only)

• More details will come next week.

Atlantic Coast Showcase (St. John’s): November 19^th (Invite Only)

• More details will come next week.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope this finds you all well and excited for the upcoming weekend of lacrosse.

For those 9^th graders playing in the FALL BRAWL on Saturday:

• Your first game is at 9am on Field 1 (closest field to the barn and the front parking lot).
• Coach Florczyk has sent out information. Please arrive no later than 8:15 to get organized and warmed up.
• Bring plenty of clothes to layer.
• Remember your athletic cups and mouth pieces.

For those older players playing in the Atlantic Coast Showcase on Sunday:

• Through multiple schedule changes we have came to a final schedule for Sunday.
  • 9:00am vs. St. Albans (Upper Field)
  • 11:00am vs. Georgetown Prep (Stadium)
  • 12:00pm vs. PVI (Stadium)
• Please arrive to St. John’s College High School by 8:00am. We will meet at the base of the upper field. This will allow us time to meet, get organized and a full warm up.
• Please wear all last year’s spirit pack items (Black Sweats, White Shorts, Blue Undershirt, Game Socks and BLUE XRS HELMET) that the seniors have communicated to you.
• Bring anything extra to keep you comfortable between games.
• Remember your athletic cups and mouth pieces.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Coach Worek or Coach Florczyk.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

2 quick reminders:

State Championship Recognition – TONIGHT 9/12 6:00pm.

• Arrival Time: 6 pm 
• Door to enter: C2 – located in the back of the Administration building (21000 Education Ct. Ashburn, VA 20148); parking is also found in the back of the building. 
• Check-in: A security guard located at door C2 will check the names of all who are entering.
• Upon Arrival: You will gather in the hallway by door C2; once everyone has arrived, the group will head into the School Board room, where further instructions will be explained
• After Recognition: Students, staff, parents, and guests will leave and exit the same way everyone entered. 

Custom Equipment Order

• 10 Days left until the custom equipment order closes.
• Check out the store, the equipment is fantastic! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WrYkYDQ8bU  
• Remember, this is completely optional. Ordering equipment does not guarantee you a spot in the program.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Three items for you on this gorgeous Thursday.

• Paperwork:
  • In order to participate in any of the upcoming lacrosse activities, you MUST of all required paperwork completed. You can find those on www.riversiderams.net under “Required Forms for Participation”.
  • If you have questions or problems, see the athletics office.
• Custom Equipment Order:
  • We are down to 7 days remaining to place your order for custom Riverside equipment.
  • Check out the store, the equipment is fantastic! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WrYkYDQ8bU  
  • Remember, this is completely optional. Ordering equipment does not guarantee you a spot in the program.
• Spirit Pack Sizes:
  • We are in the process of beginning to pre order all our gear for the spring. To do so, we need to have an estimate of sizes to order. Please fill out the google form ASAP with your sizes. https://forms.gle/2ECa9EnyEGqMHfav7
  • This is NOT an order form.
  • This DOES NOT guarantee you a spot in the program.

Thank you all so much. ALL IN!

-Coach Wore

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder that our team store for custom equipment closes in 2 days! If you are planning on placing an order, now is the time. Equipment should be here by the holidays; it could make great gifts!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WrYkYDQ8bU

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Today is the LAST day for you to order your custom riverside lacrosse equipment! We have many players who have already placed an order. If you are in the market and need some gloves/arm pads/or other items, lets get those orders in TODAY.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WrYkYDQ8bU

ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder that we start our Fall Program next week.

• ALL PAPERWOREK MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
  • All information is under the “required forms for participation” tab located on www.riversiderams.net
  • We are missing many returning players paperwork. Please get this done ASAP.
• Every Sunday I will post the schedule for the upcoming week. Please be sure you are signed up for email/text alerts if you are not already.

See everyone soon!

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend. We are super excited to start our fall program this coming week. Remember you MUST have all paperwork in order to participate.

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 10/2 – Off

Tuesday 10/3 – 2 Events

• Lifting – 7-8:30am (Weight Room)
  • Early is on time, On time is late.
  • We suggest showering at school, using extra time to see a teacher, or get some wall ball in.
• Green Day - 7-8:30pm  (Stadium)
  • Bring all gear, reversible jersey, water.

Wednesday 10/4 – Off

Thursday 10/5 – Green Day 7-8:30pm (Stadium)

Friday 10/6 – Lifting 7-8:30am (Weight Room)

We are excited to see everyone!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you all are enjoying this long weekend. Due to different activities this week will be a little lighter. As discussed last week, we decided to CANCEL our Green Day for Tuesday 10/10. Feel free to get some stick work in on your own.

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 10/9 – Off

Tuesday 10/10 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am (Weight Room)

Wednesday 10/11 – Off

Thursday 10/12 – Off

Friday 10/13 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am (Weight Room)

Make it a great week!

ALL IN

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

What a great fall weekend we are having. Two quick notes to go along with the schedule.

• JV Fall Brawl Sign Up – Tuesday Morning 10/17 at 9:20am we will be posting instructions to sign up for the JV Fall Brawl being held on 11/18. This will be a FRESHMAN ONLY event. With the limited roster we are allowed to have, the team will be based off of the first to sign up, once we reach the limit, sign ups will be shut down.
• Atlantic Coast Showcase – Sign ups for the Atlantic Coast Showcase will be coming soon. This is a VARSITY INVITE ONLY Tournament held on 11/19. Stay tuned for instructions.

This week’s schedule:

Monday 10/16 – Off

Tuesday 10/17 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am. Green Day 7:00-8:30pm.

Wednesday 10/18 – Off

Thursday 10/19 – Green Day 7:00-8:30pm

Friday 10/20 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

The 2023 Fall Brawl sign ups have arrived. This year the tournament will be held on Saturday 11/18 for JV at VA Revolution Sportsplex (Evergreen).  Tomorrow morning 10/17 @ 9:20am instructions will be posted on how to sign up for the Fall Brawl. Please be ready to do so. We have limited spots for 9^th graders for Saturday (JV). 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 9:20am tomorrow morning 10/17. The instructions will include how to register. This is for 9^th graders ONLY.

This tournament is meant to be fun, and we have had a great time in the past. Playing in the Fall Brawl in no way indicates your status in the program for the spring season, this event is just for FUN.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

It is now time to register for the 2023 Fairfax Fall Brawl. I have attached the instructions to register under the “Team Files” tab. Please follow them carefully.

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 Saturday 11/18.

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,

My apologies on the delay of our weekly schedule. Here is how the week looks:

Monday 10/23 – Off

Tuesday 10/24 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

Wednesday 10/25 – Off

Thursday 10/26 – Green Day 7-8:30pm

Friday 10/27 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Unfortunately, the green day for tonight 10/26 has been canceled. Feel free to use the time to work on stick skills on your own.

Thank you for understanding,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Looking like a great week weather wise.

Here is what’s going on this week:

Monday 10/30 – Off

Tuesday 10/31 – NO SCHOOL however we will still LIFT 6:50-8:30am.

Wednesday 11/1 – Off

Thursday 11/2 – Green Day (Atlantic Coast Showcase Players ONLY) 6-8:30pm (Stadium)

Friday 11/3 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

Let’s make it a great week!

ALL IN

Coach Worek