Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

We hope you all are enjoying the warm weather this weekend! We are super excited about a fun and challenging week ahead. Every year we attempt to challenge ourselves against some of the nation’s best teams that we normally wouldn’t play. This week we will be traveling to two of those schools. The boys have been preparing hard, and we feel good about our game plans. We are excited for the challenge and understand our goals (playing hard, playing with heart, staying positive, and enjoying the experience). 

Here is how this week looks:

3/31 – No School. We will have practice from 12-2pm on the practice turf. (We are trying to avoid the predicted afternoon thunderstorms.) 

4/1 – Away Games @ Landon School (Both Games will be at 4:30pm)

• Both teams have early dismissal at 1pm. (Busses leave at 2pm) 
  • Please use that time to eat lunch (like normal). You may go to the cafeteria as you normally do. Players be in the locker room area at 1:30pm.
• There will be a “post-game program meal” at the busses directly at the conclusion of the contests. 
• JV will be playing on the grass field near the entrance of the campus. Varsity will be playing in the Stadium. 

4/2 – Practice 4:30-7:00pm (Practice Turf) 

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

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

4/5 – JV is OFF. Varsity Away Game @ St. Christophers (Richmond) Game time is 12:00pm. 

• Varsity Players arrive at 7:00am. Bus leaves at 7:45am. 
• There will be breakfast sandwiches provided at school when you arrive. 
• Players will be provided lunch at the bus after the game is completed. 

Let’s make it a great week! ALL IN. 

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend! We are excited for our Home Opening Game this coming Friday! Weather (as of now looks to be great). Let’s get a huge crowd out there and be loud cheering on our boys. 

The website I have been told has been updated. It has been reported to me that some people did in fact receive last week’s notifications, emails, and texts. If you did not, please re-subscribe to the Boys Lacrosse Team (emails/text alerts) located on www.riversiderams.net.

This week we will be discussion and explaining the difference between Goals vs. Standards. Goals are performance-based. They reinforce what we want to achieve. Such as winning a game, scoring well on test/quiz, meeting quarterly business numbers, or winning a championship.  Standards are behavior-based. They reinforce how we are expected to behave while achieving our goals. Such as coming to practice on time, practicing with high energy and enthusiasm, hustling, being positive with teammates, and many other things we do daily. Goals and standards together provide us with structure. And we all perform best with structure. It is our job as leaders - parents, coaches, and teachers to provide both.

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 2/23 – Practice 4:30-7:00pm (Practice Turf) 

• We will Lift

Tuesday 2/24 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf) 

Wednesday 2/25 – Practice 4:30-7:00pm (Practice Turf) 

• We will Lift

Thursday 2/26 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf) 

Friday 2/27 – Home Games vs. Freedom SR (5:30pm JV – 7:00pm Varsity) 

• Varsity Team Meal @ 4:30pm (High Top Tables outside the cafeteria) 
• JV reports @ 4:30pm for jerseys. 
• Let’s be loud and cheer positive for our boys! 

As always, any changes that may come up we will communicate to you all ASAP. 

ALL IN

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We are anxiously awaiting game week this week! The players have been working extremely hard and we are exciting to see them in action. 

This week we are going to be discussing the concept of Great Team Leaders, and Great Teammates. Great Team Leaders do two things. 1. They accomplish the mission. Whatever that mission may be.  It can be as small as being sure everyone has the same socks on. 2. They take care of their teammates. They make sure their teammates come first, always.

Great Teammates also do two things. 1. Meet the standards of our team, consistently and at a high level. 2. Hold fellow teammates accountable for meeting those same standards. 

To be a Great Team Leader you also must be vocal. We have discussed there is no such thing as the saying “leading by example”. A player that is consistently doing the right thing, coming to practice on time, giving great effort, meeting all our standards, is in turn “setting the example”. “Setting the example” is fantastic, and held in high regard, but it is not leading. To lead you must be vocal and express what is needed to accomplish the mission. Leading can be difficult, and may not be for everyone, and we understand that. We will continue to help guide players in how to become Great Team Leaders and Great Teammates throughout the season!

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 3/17 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf) 

Tuesday 3/18 – Away Games @ Patriot HS (5:30pm JV / 7:00pm Varsity) 

• Shirts and Ties to school
• JV will have early dismissal at 3:30pm. JV Bus leaves at 3:45pm. 
• Varsity has a team meat ASAP after school. Varsity Bus leaves at 4:45pm. 

Wednesday 3/19 – JV Away Game @ Langley HS (7:30pm). Varsity Practice 4:30-7:00pm.

• JV shirts and Ties to school 
• JV please bring a sandwich/meal with you for after school. You game is a later start time and we would like you have something to eat. Coach Florczyk will communicate what time you will eat with you this week. 
• JV Bus leaves at 5:15pm 

Thursday 3/20 – Practice 4:30-7:00pm 

Friday 3/21 – OFF 

• It has been a long 4 weeks of hard work. We do not have a game until Friday 3/28. Enjoy the afternoon. 

Saturday 3/22 – Practice 8:00-11:00am 

ALL IN

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

This weekend will be a busy one for me, so I wanted to be sure to get next week’s schedule out. We have a fun week ahead with two tough scrimmages against top 6A competition. 

This week into next week, the program will continue to discuss Accountability. Specifically, the difference between being “Nice” and “Kind”, as well as the meaning of how “Silence” effects the team.

 “Nice” is saying hello, please, and thank you. Nice is sitting down with a lonely teammate or classmate or holding the door for someone. Be nice! “Kind” is holding a teammate accountable. We understand that it may hurt their feelings or make them upset at us at times, but because it will make them (and our team) better, kind people hold teammates accountable. Be nice and kind! “Silence” is neither being nice nor kind. Silence is consent. We stay silent because we lack moral courage. Don’t. If our teammates (in our school or on the lacrosse field) are doing something wrong or falling short of our program standards, say something! Have the moral courage to be a great teammate. 

Weekly Schedule:

Monday 3/10 – Away Scrimmages @ Battlefield High School (JV-5:30pm/Varsity-7:00pm)

• JV players have early dismissal at 3:45pm (Bus Leaves at 4:00pm)
• Varsity players have a team meal @ 4:30pm in the cafeteria. 
• All Players, be sure to bring all spirit pack items, and wash your practice jersey. 

Tuesday 3/11 – Practice (5:00-7:45pm) 

• Practice is a little longer then normal. We will be watching film, practicing, and lifting. 

Wednesday 3/12 – Home Scrimmages vs. Robinson (JV-6:00pm/Varsity-7:15pm)

• JV players report to the locker room area by 4:30pm. 
• Varsity players have a team meal @ 4:30pm in the cafeteria. 

Thursday 3/13 – Practice (4:30-7:00pm)

• JV will be lifting.

Friday 3/14 – Practice (5:45-7:45pm)  

Saturday 3/15 – Practice (8:00-11:00am) 

• Remember tennis shoes, and clothes to lift in. 

Action Items:

• We still need a scorekeeper/timekeeper for JV home games. If anyone is interested in having a great seat in the press box, and can help run the scoreboard we would really appreciate it. (we need someone by Wednesday 3/12). Please contact Kerry Smith if you can help. 
• Please make sure to submit payment for your spirit pack. We need to pay the bill. https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/46548/371/False/True

• Team Stores close on Monday 3/10! Be sure to get your orders in. 
  • Extra Spirit Pack Items: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fCLTaHYEHq 
  • Family/Fans Items: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YrTddzkW3o 

Thank you all so much. Let’s make next week a GREAT week. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

Just a quick reminder, we will NOT be having an intrasquad scrimmage today 3/6. Today is a normal practice from 4:30-6:30pm. 

ALL IN

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

The 2025 the team store for extra spirit pack gear is now open!

Remember that there is also spiritwear available for your family and friends on a different store. 

Here are both links:
1. Extra Players Spirit Pack Gear- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fCLTaHYEHq 
2. Family and Friends Fan Gear - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YrTddzkW3o 

Happy Shopping! 

-Coach Worek 
 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

The 2025 the team store for extra spirit pack gear is now open!

Remember that there is also spiritwear available for your family and friends on a different store. 

Here are both links:
1. Extra Players Spirit Pack Gear- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fCLTaHYEHq 
2. Family and Friends Fan Gear - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YrTddzkW3o 

Happy Shopping! 

-Coach Worek 
 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you have enjoyed some rest this weekend. This week ahead will be a bit more normalized, with a little less on the logistical aspect, and more on the lacrosse!

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 3/3 – Pictures/Fundraiser (4:30-6:30pm) Parent Meeting (7:00-9:00pm)

• Players, you need your white shooting shirt, and game socks. Everything else will be issued to you. Please report to the weight room as soon as possible after school. You can place your bags in our locker room before school. I will lock that room during the day.
• All players, please have your phone and a changed Chromebook with you for the fundraiser.
• Varsity will lift after the fundraiser; JV will be free to go.
• Parent meeting will begin in the Main Gym, then move to the library.

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

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

Thursday 3/6 – Blue vs. White Scrimmage 4:30-6:15pm (Practice Turf)

• This is an annual tradition. We will split the program in to two teams, and scrimmage on the practice field. Spectators are more then welcome! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the competition.
• The game should start around 5pm. We will be warming up around 4:40pm

Friday 3/7 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

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

Let’s make it a great week!!!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I just wanted to reach out and give a few administrative reminders and updates. It has been a long week for everyone. Congratulations to all that have made the 2025 boys lacrosse program! I want to thank you all for your tremendous attitudes, support, and effort this week (Parents included).

For new families, the first 2 weeks are always the most challenging, as we have a ton of logistical items that we need to take care of at the beginning of the season. After that, things settle down into a smooth routine. The boys are working hard on not only learning lacrosse but assimilating into the culture of the program. This week we are stressing our 3 core values: Accountability, Integrity, and Toughness.

Accountability: Holding themselves and their teammates accountable for meeting our program standards on and off the playing field.

Integrity: No lying, cheating, stealing, or tolerating those within our program who do.

Toughness: Being physically and mentally tough all while helping our teammate to be the same. Realizing that the optimal time improve mental toughness is when you are physically tired and understanding the difference between being “hurt” and “injured”.

A few reminders that we need to work on this weekend:

1. Spirit Pack Payment. Yesterday, all players were issued their mandatory spirit packs for this year. To ensure that the players have the items on time, we always pre-order the gear. This year’s pack includes all custom items from Under Armour. Players receive a Sweatshirt, Sweatpants, T-Shirt, Practice Shorts, Long Sleeve Cold Gear, Game Socks, Laundry Service, Gatorade Powder, Muscle Milk, Gatorade Chews and other items along the way.
   1. The price for this year’s pack is $190. Please log into the Riverside Payment Portal to pay for your gear. https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/46548/371/False/True
   2. If you have issues with payment, please do not hesitate to communicate and come see Coach Worek.
2. Fundraising. We need to raise money for a lot of different costs that help our program be as competitive as possible. Things we need raise money for, but not limited to, are: help in subsidizing the cost of spirit packs, pay for the new varsity helmets, helmet decals, hudl subscription (game film), balls, nets, buses (I will explain at parent meeting), last years rings, camera accessories, Gatorade package and countless other costs that accrue during the season.
   1. This year we are using Vertical Raise (a company like ETeams). Your son has a flyer explaining the fundraiser, there is also a sheet that I have added under “Team Files” that you can review.
   2. Our fundraiser will kick off on Monday 3/3.
3. Spring Team Store. We have created two different team stores this spring.
   1. Parents/Fans: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YrTddzkW3o
   2. Extra Spirit Pack Items for Players: Link to come!
4.  Parent Meeting. We will have our preseason parent meeting Monday 3/3. The meeting will start at 7pm in the Main Gym, then we will breakout and have our Lacrosse specific meeting in the library.

Thank you for reading this long email. I will be sending, and continue to send, our weekly schedule on Sunday’s. Next week will be an “early week”, we will be practicing from 4:30-6:30 after school.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

The time has come! We kick off the 2025 season tomorrow evening. As of now, the weather for the week looks great. With temperatures near 60! The first two weeks of the season are always busy, with long days. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we need the time to build a foundation and be sure that everything is put in place for a successful season.

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 2/24 – Tryout 1. 6:30-8:45pm

• All players be sure to meet in the weight room at 6:30pm. We will talk with Mr. Oblas and then transition to the stadium.
• Please be a reversible pinny with you. If you do not have one, no worries, just let us know when you arrive.

Tuesday 2/25 – Tryout 2. 6:45-8:45pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 2/26 – Tryout 3. 6:45-8:45pm (Stadium)

• Please plan on staying a little longer that night, we will meet with each player after the tryout. We will start with freshmen first, then sophomores, juniors and finish with seniors.

Thursday 2/27 – Gear distribution and Practice. 5:15-8:45pm (school and stadium)

• This is a long day. For those that make the program, we will be handing out all gear and spirit pack items. We will then practice.

Friday 2/28 – Practice 6:45-8:45 (Stadium)

Saturday 3/1 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

• Be sure to have running shoes and clothes to lift in.

That’s all for now. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a reminder about tomorrow’s events. Tomorrow 2/20 will be our equipment hand out and conditioning test. If you are planning on playing lacrosse this year, please be in rm1807 by 4:30pm.

• If you have any Riverside issued equipment (Helmets, pads, jerseys) be sure to bring them with you.
• All players, be sure you bring full sweats, cleats, tennis shoes, layers, gloves, winter hats and water. We are planning to be outside for 20-25min. We will be moving the entire time. If you do not have these items, you will not be able to participate.
• Be sure you have your signed Tryout Agreement.
• Seniors plan on staying for about 30 minutes after your conditioning test. We need to get things ready!

See you all tomorrow!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you are enjoying this long weekend. We are unsure about the weather for the week, so this schedule may change. We will update you if there are any changes as soon as possible. As for now this is how the week will look:

Tuesday 2/18 – Lifting. 6:50-8:15am

Wednesday 2/19 – Off

Thursday 2/20 – Condition Test/Equipment Handout. 4:30-6:30pm (room 1807)

• Be sure to have full sweats, cleats and tennis shoes, and water.
• Remember to bring your Tryout Agreement sheet signed.

Friday 2/21 – Lifting. 6:50-8:15am

Reminder:

• Tryouts are planned for February 24-26, 2025
  • 2/24 Players will meet at 6:30pm in the weight room. Tryout 1 will go from 6:45-8:45pm in the stadium. Players should be out of the locker room by 9:00pm. If you are picking players up, please do so in the front of the school. 
  • 2/25 and 2/26 Tryout times will be from 6:45-8:45pm in the Stadium.
    • On 2/26 Be prepared to stay later to allow for individual coach/player meetings. 

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy Friday! I wanted to get ahead and send the schedule for next week out. We are expecting a possible winter storm coming Tuesday/Wednesday. If that happens, and there is no school, the events on those days would be canceled.

Next week 2/10-2/14:

Monday 2/10 – Stick Work 4:30-5:15pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 2/11 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am. Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 2/12 – Interest Meeting 4:26-5:15pm (rm 1807)

• Spread the word, all players interested in playing this season should attend. We will be covering tryout information and expectations.
• If we do not have school, we will hold the interest meeting on the NEXT DAY WE ARE IN SCHOOL. Same time and location.

Thursday 2/13 – Conditioning 6:50-8:15am

Friday 2/14 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Spread the word to anyone that has the slightest interesting in playing. Have the come to the meeting, and we still have time to recruit any friends that may be athletes that you know would help the program be successful!

ALL IN.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Our Riverside Basketball Team has a huge game tonight vs. Potomac Falls. Many of our lacrosse players are leaders around the building and want to support classmates and friends in the basketball program.  We also feel that it is important to your overall high school experience to do so, supporting other teams and having Ram Pride.  We will be canceling our Green Day tonight 2/4. Please plan on attending the basketball senior night game tonight vs. Pot Falls and cheering positively for our team.

We do encourage you to get out and get some lacrosse work in on your own. Wall ball, stick-work and conditioning are always a top priority.  

Roll 'Side!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Weather is looking good for next week as we edge ever closer to the start of the 2025 campaign.

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 2/3 – Stick Work 4:15-5:15pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 2/4 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am… Green Day 7:00-9:00pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 2/5 – Off

Thursday 2/6 – Conditioning 6:00-8:15am

Friday 2/7 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

Reminder… We are at the point in the preseason where it is very important to start doing things together as a team. We would like ALL players to be at ALL team events. That includes those in Weight Training class (you will be doing different movements).

Let’s work hard.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

We WILL be having our green day tonight at 7pm. We should be done around 8:45pm. 

See everyone later. Bring a friend that may be considering coming out! 

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Here is how this week looks.

Monday 1/27 – No School. Stick Work is canceled due to field conditions.

Tuesday 1/28 – No School. Lifting 6:50-8:15am. Green Day 7-9pm (Status TBD)

• Those that are in weight training class, please plan on attending all team lifts this week. You will be doing supplemental movements and building team chemistry as we are about a month out.
• We will be evaluating field conditions and let all know about the status of the green day by around Noon on Tuesday.

Wednesday 1/29 – No School. OFF.

Thursday 1/30 – Conditioning 6:50-8:15am

Friday 1/31 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

Reminder to keep trying to get friends to come out and try lacrosse this year. We love multiple sport athletes and want to introduce our great sport to anyone interested in playing.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope everyone is enjoying the snow that has just started here! Mother nature isn’t quite cooperating with out first few weeks of 2025 from a lacrosse standpoint. It will be up to you to be sure you get some work in on your own to prepare for the beginning of the season. Stick work, push ups, sit ups, running etc…

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 1/20 – OFF (No School)

Tuesday 1/21 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am. NO GREEN DAY (Due to extremely cold temperatures expected).

Wednesday 1/22 – OFF

Thursday 1/23 – Conditioning 6:50-8:15am

Friday 1/24 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

Reminder that if school is canceled or delayed, there are no morning events.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

After evaluating the field condition, we still have ice and snow coverage. We will not be having our scheduled green day tonight 1/14.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Here is how this is how this week will look:

Monday 1/13: OFF (Due to Field Conditions)

Tuesday 1/14: Lift (6:50-8:15am), Possibly No Green Day (Due to Field Conditions, We will let you know by noon Tuesday)

Wednesday 1/15: OFF

Thursday 1/16: Conditioning (6:50-8:15am). Bring full sweats/water/shoes to run inside or outside.

Friday 1/17: Lift (6:50-8:15am)

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you all enjoyed your time off. Happy new year and welcome to 2025! We are little over a month away from the start of the season. We hope you are all getting our bodies and minds ready for the 2025 journey. With that said here is how the new year will look from a lacrosse schedule standpoint.

Mondays: Stick Work (4:30-5:15pm)

Tuesdays: Lift (6:50-8:15am) Green Day (7:00-9:00pm)

Wednesdays: OFF

Thursdays: Conditioning/Speed Work (6:50-8:15am)

Fridays: Lift (6:50-8:15am)

• All activities are subject to change due to weather and field conditions. If we ever have a school starting time delay, all morning lifts/conditioning sessions are canceled.
• Be sure that all paperwork for participation is up to date.
• If stick work/green days are canceled due to field conditions or weather. Please be sure to find a wall or a teammate and get some stick work in on your own. This is very important, as the first half of our schedule is extremely difficult.

Important Dates to note:

• Wednesday 2/12: Interest meeting for all planning on trying out (4:15-5:15pm) Room 1807.
• Thursday 2/20: Equipment Handout/Conditioning Test (4:15-6:15pm) Room 1130A.
• Monday 2/24: First Day of Tryouts (6:30-9:00pm)

We are looking forward to a great preseason and getting back into lacrosse with this group. I will send this week’s (1/13-1/17) schedule next.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving Break and spent some quality time with family and friends. This is the last week of “Fall Ball” for our program. It is a specific week which we prepare for the Turkey Shootout.

Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 12/2:

• Film @ 5:30pm (TSO Team Only)
• Green Day @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team Only)
  • It will be cold. Full Sweats are required.

Tuesday 12/3:

• Lift @ 6:50-8:30am (Everyone)

Wednesday 12/4:

• Green Day @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team Only)

Thursday 12/5:

• Off

Friday 12/6:

• Lift @ 6:50-7:30am (Everyone)
• Green Day @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team Only)

Sunday 12/8:

• Turkey Shootout @ Oakton High School.
• Players, please arrive by 8:45am to get organized, camp set up, and a good warm up.
• Game Schedule:
  • 9:45am (Deep Run)
  • 12:00pm (McLean)
  • 2:15pm (Chantilly)
  • 3:45pm (Battlefield)
  • 4:45pm (Possible Semi-Final)
  • 5:45pm (Possible Final)
• All our games will be played on the field behind the home bleachers.
• Players, please wear the same items as we did for St. Johns. Grey Helmets, Grey Sweats, White undershirts, Grey shorts, Game socks. Layer up, it will be cold. Be sure to remember back up sticks, mouthpieces, and protective cups.
• Bring blankets, sleeping bags, chairs, warm hats, gloves, jackets, whatever you need to stay warm in-between games. “Preparation is the key to success”.

Looking forward to a great week. We will update you asap, if there are any changes throughout the week.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder that we have no lacrosse events during the week.

Fairfax Fall Brawl (Saturday 11/23):

• The Fall Brawl will be at Oakton High School. Our first game is at 9am vs. Independence HS. Let’s be sure to arrive by 8:00am to get organized and get a good warm up in.
• Be sure to bring layers of clothing and plenty of water as it is a long day.
• Coach Florczyk will be sending out more information to the fall brawl players as we get closer.

Atlantic Coast Showcase (St. Johns) (Sunday 11/24):

• The ACS will be at St. Johns College High School. Our first game is 9am vs. Georgetown Prep. Be sure to arrive by 8:00am to get organized and get a good warm up in.
• Our first game will be on the upper field. The team camp will be in the same location as last year. On the corner of Innovation Hall closest to the football stadium.
• Our schedule is 9am (Georgetown Prep), 11am (Loomis Chaffee), 1pm (St. Johns)
• We will be playing NCAA rules, with a shot clock. Two 20-minute running halves.
• Players, please wear last year’s spirit pack items. Grey sweat suit, white under shirt, grey practice shorts, game socks. We will issue players practice jerseys and helmets.

Let’s represent our program correctly with class, respect the officials and tournament personnel and have accountability, integrity and toughness is everything that we do.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder that we are entering a Dead Period. We have not lacrosse activities this week. We highly urge you to do some stick work and conditioning on your own.

Fall Brawl:

• There are still a few spots left for the Fall Brawl. If you are a freshmen or sophomore that has yet to sign up, and are not playing at St. Johns, please do so! It is a great event and a fantastic time to get out there with your RIVERSIDE teammates.

St. John’s Invitational:

• Friendly reminder that if you have not submitted your payment for St. John’s, be sure to do so as soon as possible. Payment: https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/42600/371/False/True

Turkey Shootout:

• It is time to register for the 2024 Turkey Shootout. This is our last event of the fall. It is held on Dec. 8^th at Oakton High School. This is a highly competitive, high intensity, tournament.
• We would like all those playing at St. John’s to sign up for the Turkey Shootout. After we see our numbers, we may ask others to join us. There is a limit on the number of players we can have at the tournament.
• 2024 at Oakton High School How to Register an Individual Player 1.
  • Click on this link: https://laxnova.demosphere-secure.com/_registration
  • If you are NEW to the Demosphere platform, create your account. If you are returning, login to your account.
  • Choose to Register a Participant/Player and choose the family member to register.
  • Choose this option from the dropdown:
  • Select your TEAM and enter the team code. TEAM CODE: 87C0 (that is a ZERO)
  • You will receive a confirmation email when registration has been successfully completed.
• We would like you to sign up ASAP so that we can get an accurate count. If you have an issue, please contact Coach Worek.

Parents:

• Thank you for all your time and support. Please be on the lookout for an email from Kerry Smith (our team parent contact). She will be reaching out regarding “Tournament Tailgates”.
• We would love someone to help organize the Tailgate for the Fall Brawl. You can reach out to Coach Florczyk (coachkeith.ramslax@gmail.com) if interested in helping.

That’s all for now. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you are enjoying your fall break. Here is the weekly schedule:

Monday 11/4 – Off

Tuesday 11/5 – Lifting 8:50-10:30am. Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

• Please Note, this Green Day is for players planning on playing at the St. Johns Tournament ONLY.
• This is an important practice for those players. Please make it a priority to attend.
• If you have any questions, please ask.

Wednesday 11/6 – Off

Thursday 11/7 – Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

• Any and All players are welcome.

Friday 11/8 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

A couple of other items:

• Fall Brawl Sign Up– We still have spots open to sign up for the fall brawl on 11/23. If you are a 9^th or 10^th grader, who is not playing at the St. Johns Tournament, please sign-up ASAP. Late Fee’s go into effect 11/9.
• St. John’s Tournament Players – Reminder this is a high-level tournament being held on 11/24. If you were asked your availability via the google doc, and responded “Yes”, we expect you to attend.
  • The program covered a good amount of the cost for the entry, however we still need to collect some payment. If you are playing that day, please follow this link to the portal to pay.
    • https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/42600/371/False/True

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

• Today is the last day to purchase items from the Holiday Team Store. Be sure to place your orders before it’s too late. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ubSpvYCFvJ

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Below are the instructions to sign up for the Fall Brawl. As stated before, we have a limit to the number of players we can have. The roster will be determined on a “first to sign up, first served basis”. This is for 9th and 10th graders only. If you have any questions if you should sign up, please ask. 

1. Visit our website at www.laxnova.com  

2. Click on the BLUE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER REGISTRATION button on the LEFT menu.

3. Follow the instructions to go through the DEMOSPHERE system. Some of you may already have accounts from other leagues and events that use DEMOSPHERE.

4. Choose to Register a Participant/Player and choose the family member to register.

5. Choose the correct SEASON and DIVISION. Next, choose the correct TEAM.

6. Complete the remaining information and checkout.

8. You will receive a confirmation email when registration has been successfully completed.

Looking forward to a great weekend!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy Monday! Please read carefully regarding this week’s information

This week’s schedule:

• There will be NO GREEN DAY this week. Use the time to work on stick work.
• We will lift Tuesday 10/29 from 6:50-8:30am.
• We will lift Friday 11/1 from 8:50-10:30am.

Fall Brawl Sign Up:

• The 2023 Fall Brawl sign ups have arrived. This year the tournament will be held on Saturday 11/23 for JV at Oakton High School. Tomorrow morning 10/28 @ 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/10^th Graders. After we have reached our max numbers, the ability to sign up will be closed. Roster spots are insured on a "first come, first served" basis. Thank you for understanding. 

Again, all instructions will be posted at 9:20am tomorrow morning 10/28. The instructions will include how to register. This is for 9^th/10th 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.

St. John’s Invitational:

• The event will be held on 11/24 at St. Johns College High School in DC.
• This is a high-level tournament featuring some of the best teams in the DMV/Country.
• More information about payment will be coming out soon. Payment will be done through the Riverside Payment Portal. Cost will be $50 per player.
• Players have/will be notified if they are joining us that day.

Holiday Store:

• Hurry! Hurry! The holiday team store will be closing in 2 days! Be sure to place your orders before its too late. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ubSpvYCFvJ

ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder of the Fall Schedule posted below.

Also, we have finalized our 2025 game schedule. It is now posted on the website. Please check it out, there are some great match ups ahead of us this spring! Please notice play off dates.

Lastly, for those new and old, there will be nothing planned during the 2025 Spring Break. Players will be free Friday April 11^th – Sunday April 20^th. We will practice on Monday April 21^st.

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,

I hope all is well, just wanted to give a quick update and schedule reminders:

• Our young 9^th and 10^th graders have been doing an amazing job at the VEL league. They are currently 4-0 and have a big match up vs. PVI next week.
• Reminder that our off-season lifting program begins tomorrow morning at 6:50am. Coach Greg Fenner, our strength and conditioning coordinator will be running all lifting sessions. Please be sure you are on time, bring water, and be ready to work. Any questions about lifting and morning workouts, please direct them to Coach Fenner… Gregory.Fenner@lcps.org
• Remember that to participate in any off-season team training, you must have all paperwork done and turned in. You can find that on www.riversiderams.net under “required forms for participation”.
• Our first Green Day Practice is next Tuesday, 10/8, from 7-9pm in the stadium.

We are HUGE believers in our strength program to help prepare us for the long season. It not only helps us become bigger, faster, and stronger, but it also helps develop our bodies to prevent injury. This is the “season before the season”. Let’s get after it!

Our Weekly Schedule:

Monday 9/30: Off

Tuesday 10/1: Lifting 6:50-8:20am

Wednesday 10/2: Off

Thursday 10/3: Off

Friday 10/4: Lifting 6:50-8:20am

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Great start to our lifting in the morning, lets keep it up. Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 10/7 – Off

Tuesday 10/8 – Lifting 6:50-8:20am. Green Day 7:00-9:00pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 10/9 – Off

Thursday 10/10 – Off

Friday 10/11 – Lifting 6:50-8:20am

Be sure all paperwork is in. Hold your teammates accountable for their attendance. Be ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

My apologies for the delayed weekly email. I had some information that I wanted to include that I wasn’t able to gather until today.

Here is how the rest of the week looks:

Wednesday 10/16 – Off

Thursday 10/17 – Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

Friday 10/18 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

Other Items:

• We have made a google form to gather information about spirit pack sizes for the spring. We always pre order items so that players receive their gear when they make the team, and do not need to wait weeks for the orders to arrive. Please fill out the form to the best of your knowledge. We want to be clear that by filling out sizes in no way guarantees a player a spot in the program. We do this to just gage an estimate of what we need to order.
  • Please fill out this form by this Friday 10/18: https://forms.gle/EekvHaJDHEeqJBhE6
• As we have done for years now, our HOLIDAY TEAM STORE is now up and running. Back by popular demand we have included top name brand items like Lululemon, Nike, Travis Mathews, Eddie Bauer and more. This store is not mandatory in any way. We like to make exclusive items available to families and fans to purchase as holiday gifts so that you can go out and support our program in style!
  • Please follow this link to the holiday team store. The store is set to close on 10/29, hurry and get your orders in:  https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/hB8qe1WdJW

That is all for now! Be on the look out in a few weeks for Fall Brawl, Turkey Shootout and St. Johns Tournament sign up information.

ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Congratulations to our JV VEL team, as they beat a local private school PVI to secure the 2024 Fall VEL Championship. Great job Coach Florczyk, Coach Internicola, and all the players! The future remains bright at Riverside.

Fun week ahead:

Monday 10/21 – Off

Tuesday 10/22 – Lift 6:50-8:30am. Green Day 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesday 10/23 – Off

Thursday 10/24 – Green Day 7:00-9:00pm

Friday 10/25 – Lift 6:50-8:30am

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

There was an error in the link sent yesterday for the Holiday Team Store. Please use this link instead, it is correct.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ubSpvYCFvJ  

Happy Shopping!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope you have enjoyed some rest this weekend. This week ahead will be a bit more normalized, with a little less on the logistical aspect, and more on the lacrosse!

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 3/3 – Pictures/Fundraiser (4:30-6:30pm) Parent Meeting (7:00-9:00pm)

• Players, you need your white shooting shirt, and game socks. Everything else will be issued to you. Please report to the weight room as soon as possible after school. You can place your bags in our locker room before school. I will lock that room during the day.
• All players, please have your phone and a changed Chromebook with you for the fundraiser.
• Varsity will lift after the fundraiser; JV will be free to go.
• Parent meeting will begin in the Main Gym, then move to the library.

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

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

Thursday 3/6 – Blue vs. White Scrimmage 4:30-6:15pm (Practice Turf)

• This is an annual tradition. We will split the program in to two teams, and scrimmage on the practice field. Spectators are more then welcome! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the competition.
• The game should start around 5pm. We will be warming up around 4:40pm

Friday 3/7 – Practice 4:30-6:30pm (Practice Turf)

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

Let’s make it a great week!!!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Weather is looking good for next week as we edge ever closer to the start of the 2025 campaign.

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 2/3 – Stick Work 4:15-5:15pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 2/4 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am… Green Day 7:00-9:00pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 2/5 – Off

Thursday 2/6 – Conditioning 6:00-8:15am

Friday 2/7 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

Reminder… We are at the point in the preseason where it is very important to start doing things together as a team. We would like ALL players to be at ALL team events. That includes those in Weight Training class (you will be doing different movements).

Let’s work hard.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I just wanted to reach out and give a few administrative reminders and updates. It has been a long week for everyone. Congratulations to all that have made the 2025 boys lacrosse program! I want to thank you all for your tremendous attitudes, support, and effort this week (Parents included).

For new families, the first 2 weeks are always the most challenging, as we have a ton of logistical items that we need to take care of at the beginning of the season. After that, things settle down into a smooth routine. The boys are working hard on not only learning lacrosse but assimilating into the culture of the program. This week we are stressing our 3 core values: Accountability, Integrity, and Toughness.

Accountability: Holding themselves and their teammates accountable for meeting our program standards on and off the playing field.

Integrity: No lying, cheating, stealing, or tolerating those within our program who do.

Toughness: Being physically and mentally tough all while helping our teammate to be the same. Realizing that the optimal time improve mental toughness is when you are physically tired and understanding the difference between being “hurt” and “injured”.

A few reminders that we need to work on this weekend:

1. Spirit Pack Payment. Yesterday, all players were issued their mandatory spirit packs for this year. To ensure that the players have the items on time, we always pre-order the gear. This year’s pack includes all custom items from Under Armour. Players receive a Sweatshirt, Sweatpants, T-Shirt, Practice Shorts, Long Sleeve Cold Gear, Game Socks, Laundry Service, Gatorade Powder, Muscle Milk, Gatorade Chews and other items along the way.
   1. The price for this year’s pack is $190. Please log into the Riverside Payment Portal to pay for your gear. https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/46548/371/False/True
   2. If you have issues with payment, please do not hesitate to communicate and come see Coach Worek.
2. Fundraising. We need to raise money for a lot of different costs that help our program be as competitive as possible. Things we need raise money for, but not limited to, are: help in subsidizing the cost of spirit packs, pay for the new varsity helmets, helmet decals, hudl subscription (game film), balls, nets, buses (I will explain at parent meeting), last years rings, camera accessories, Gatorade package and countless other costs that accrue during the season.
   1. This year we are using Vertical Raise (a company like ETeams). Your son has a flyer explaining the fundraiser, there is also a sheet that I have added under “Team Files” that you can review.
   2. Our fundraiser will kick off on Monday 3/3.
3. Spring Team Store. We have created two different team stores this spring.
   1. Parents/Fans: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YrTddzkW3o
   2. Extra Spirit Pack Items for Players: Link to come!
4.  Parent Meeting. We will have our preseason parent meeting Monday 3/3. The meeting will start at 7pm in the Main Gym, then we will breakout and have our Lacrosse specific meeting in the library.

Thank you for reading this long email. I will be sending, and continue to send, our weekly schedule on Sunday’s. Next week will be an “early week”, we will be practicing from 4:30-6:30 after school.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Our Riverside Basketball Team has a huge game tonight vs. Potomac Falls. Many of our lacrosse players are leaders around the building and want to support classmates and friends in the basketball program.  We also feel that it is important to your overall high school experience to do so, supporting other teams and having Ram Pride.  We will be canceling our Green Day tonight 2/4. Please plan on attending the basketball senior night game tonight vs. Pot Falls and cheering positively for our team.

We do encourage you to get out and get some lacrosse work in on your own. Wall ball, stick-work and conditioning are always a top priority.  

Roll 'Side!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

The time has come! We kick off the 2025 season tomorrow evening. As of now, the weather for the week looks great. With temperatures near 60! The first two weeks of the season are always busy, with long days. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we need the time to build a foundation and be sure that everything is put in place for a successful season.

Here is how the week looks:

Monday 2/24 – Tryout 1. 6:30-8:45pm

• All players be sure to meet in the weight room at 6:30pm. We will talk with Mr. Oblas and then transition to the stadium.
• Please be a reversible pinny with you. If you do not have one, no worries, just let us know when you arrive.

Tuesday 2/25 – Tryout 2. 6:45-8:45pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 2/26 – Tryout 3. 6:45-8:45pm (Stadium)

• Please plan on staying a little longer that night, we will meet with each player after the tryout. We will start with freshmen first, then sophomores, juniors and finish with seniors.

Thursday 2/27 – Gear distribution and Practice. 5:15-8:45pm (school and stadium)

• This is a long day. For those that make the program, we will be handing out all gear and spirit pack items. We will then practice.

Friday 2/28 – Practice 6:45-8:45 (Stadium)

Saturday 3/1 – Practice 8:00-11:00am (Practice Turf)

• Be sure to have running shoes and clothes to lift in.

That’s all for now. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy Friday! I wanted to get ahead and send the schedule for next week out. We are expecting a possible winter storm coming Tuesday/Wednesday. If that happens, and there is no school, the events on those days would be canceled.

Next week 2/10-2/14:

Monday 2/10 – Stick Work 4:30-5:15pm (Practice Turf)

Tuesday 2/11 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am. Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 2/12 – Interest Meeting 4:26-5:15pm (rm 1807)

• Spread the word, all players interested in playing this season should attend. We will be covering tryout information and expectations.
• If we do not have school, we will hold the interest meeting on the NEXT DAY WE ARE IN SCHOOL. Same time and location.

Thursday 2/13 – Conditioning 6:50-8:15am

Friday 2/14 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Spread the word to anyone that has the slightest interesting in playing. Have the come to the meeting, and we still have time to recruit any friends that may be athletes that you know would help the program be successful!

ALL IN.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a reminder about tomorrow’s events. Tomorrow will be our equipment hand out and conditioning test. If you are planning on playing lacrosse this year, please be in rm1807 by 4:30pm.

• If you have any Riverside issued equipment (Helmets, pads, jerseys) be sure to bring them with you.
• All players, be sure you bring full sweats, cleats, tennis shoes, layers, gloves, winter hats and water. We are planning to be outside for 20-25min. We will be moving the entire time. If you do not have these items, you will not be able to participate.
• Be sure you have your signed Tryout Agreement.
• Seniors plan on staying for about 30 minutes after your conditioning test. We need to get things ready!

See you all tomorrow!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you are enjoying this long weekend. We are unsure about the weather for the week, so this schedule may change. We will update you if there are any changes as soon as possible. As for now this is how the week will look:

Tuesday 2/18 – Lifting. 6:50-8:15am

Wednesday 2/19 – Off

Thursday 2/20 – Condition Test/Equipment Handout. 4:30-6:30pm (room 1807)

• Be sure to have full sweats, cleats and tennis shoes, and water.
• Remember to bring your Tryout Agreement sheet signed.

Friday 2/21 – Lifting. 6:50-8:15am

Reminder:

• Tryouts are planned for February 24-26, 2025
  • 2/24 Players will meet at 6:30pm in the weight room. Tryout 1 will go from 6:45-8:45pm in the stadium. Players should be out of the locker room by 9:00pm. If you are picking players up, please do so in the front of the school. 
  • 2/25 and 2/26 Tryout times will be from 6:45-8:45pm in the Stadium.
    • On 2/26 Be prepared to stay later to allow for individual coach/player meetings. 

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Here is how this is how this week will look:

Monday 1/13: OFF (Due to Field Conditions)

Tuesday 1/14: Lift (6:50-8:15am), Possibly No Green Day (Due to Field Conditions, We will let you know by noon Tuesday)

Wednesday 1/15: OFF

Thursday 1/16: Conditioning (6:50-8:15am). Bring full sweats/water/shoes to run inside or outside.

Friday 1/17: Lift (6:50-8:15am)

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

• Today is the last day to purchase items from the Holiday Team Store. Be sure to place your orders before it’s too late. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ubSpvYCFvJ

-Coach Nick Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder of the Fall Schedule posted below.

Also, we have finalized our 2025 game schedule. It is now posted on the website. Please check it out, there are some great match ups ahead of us this spring! Please notice play off dates.

Lastly, for those new and old, there will be nothing planned during the 2025 Spring Break. Players will be free Friday April 11^th – Sunday April 20^th. We will practice on Monday April 21^st.

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,

I hope all is well, just wanted to give a quick update and schedule reminders:

• Our young 9^th and 10^th graders have been doing an amazing job at the VEL league. They are currently 4-0 and have a big match up vs. PVI next week.
• Reminder that our off-season lifting program begins tomorrow morning at 6:50am. Coach Greg Fenner, our strength and conditioning coordinator will be running all lifting sessions. Please be sure you are on time, bring water, and be ready to work. Any questions about lifting and morning workouts, please direct them to Coach Fenner… Gregory.Fenner@lcps.org
• Remember that to participate in any off-season team training, you must have all paperwork done and turned in. You can find that on www.riversiderams.net under “required forms for participation”.
• Our first Green Day Practice is next Tuesday, 10/8, from 7-9pm in the stadium.

We are HUGE believers in our strength program to help prepare us for the long season. It not only helps us become bigger, faster, and stronger, but it also helps develop our bodies to prevent injury. This is the “season before the season”. Let’s get after it!

Our Weekly Schedule:

Monday 9/30: Off

Tuesday 10/1: Lifting 6:50-8:20am

Wednesday 10/2: Off

Thursday 10/3: Off

Friday 10/4: Lifting 6:50-8:20am

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Great start to our lifting in the morning, lets keep it up. Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 10/7 – Off

Tuesday 10/8 – Lifting 6:50-8:20am. Green Day 7:00-9:00pm (Stadium)

Wednesday 10/9 – Off

Thursday 10/10 – Off

Friday 10/11 – Lifting 6:50-8:20am

Be sure all paperwork is in. Hold your teammates accountable for their attendance. Be ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

My apologies for the delayed weekly email. I had some information that I wanted to include that I wasn’t able to gather until today.

Here is how the rest of the week looks:

Wednesday 10/16 – Off

Thursday 10/17 – Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

Friday 10/18 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

Other Items:

• We have made a google form to gather information about spirit pack sizes for the spring. We always pre order items so that players receive their gear when they make the team, and do not need to wait weeks for the orders to arrive. Please fill out the form to the best of your knowledge. We want to be clear that by filling out sizes in no way guarantees a player a spot in the program. We do this to just gage an estimate of what we need to order.
  • Please fill out this form by this Friday 10/18: https://forms.gle/EekvHaJDHEeqJBhE6
• As we have done for years now, our HOLIDAY TEAM STORE is now up and running. Back by popular demand we have included top name brand items like Lululemon, Nike, Travis Mathews, Eddie Bauer and more. This store is not mandatory in any way. We like to make exclusive items available to families and fans to purchase as holiday gifts so that you can go out and support our program in style!
  • Please follow this link to the holiday team store. The store is set to close on 10/29, hurry and get your orders in:  https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/hB8qe1WdJW

That is all for now! Be on the look out in a few weeks for Fall Brawl, Turkey Shootout and St. Johns Tournament sign up information.

ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

There was an error in the link sent yesterday for the Holiday Team Store. Please use this link instead, it is correct.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ubSpvYCFvJ  

Happy Shopping!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Congratulations to our JV VEL team, as they beat a local private school PVI to secure the 2024 Fall VEL Championship. Great job Coach Florczyk, Coach Internicola, and all the players! The future remains bright at Riverside.

Fun week ahead:

Monday 10/21 – Off

Tuesday 10/22 – Lift 6:50-8:30am. Green Day 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesday 10/23 – Off

Thursday 10/24 – Green Day 7:00-9:00pm

Friday 10/25 – Lift 6:50-8:30am

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Happy Monday! Please read carefully regarding this week’s information

This week’s schedule:

• There will be NO GREEN DAY this week. Use the time to work on stick work.
• We will lift Tuesday 10/29 from 6:50-8:30am.
• We will lift Friday 11/1 from 8:50-10:30am.

Fall Brawl Sign Up:

• The 2023 Fall Brawl sign ups have arrived. This year the tournament will be held on Saturday 11/23 for JV at Oakton High School. Tomorrow morning 10/28 @ 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/10^th Graders. After we have reached our max numbers, the ability to sign up will be closed. Roster spots are insured on a "first come, first served" basis. Thank you for understanding. 

Again, all instructions will be posted at 9:20am tomorrow morning 10/28. The instructions will include how to register. This is for 9^th/10th 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.

St. John’s Invitational:

• The event will be held on 11/24 at St. Johns College High School in DC.
• This is a high-level tournament featuring some of the best teams in the DMV/Country.
• More information about payment will be coming out soon. Payment will be done through the Riverside Payment Portal. Cost will be $50 per player.
• Players have/will be notified if they are joining us that day.

Holiday Store:

• Hurry! Hurry! The holiday team store will be closing in 2 days! Be sure to place your orders before its too late. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ubSpvYCFvJ

ALL IN,

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Below are the instructions to sign up for the Fall Brawl. As stated before, we have a limit to the number of players we can have. The roster will be determined on a “first to sign up, first served basis”. This is for 9th and 10th graders only. If you have any questions if you should sign up, please ask. 

1. Visit our website at www.laxnova.com  

2. Click on the BLUE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER REGISTRATION button on the LEFT menu.

3. Follow the instructions to go through the DEMOSPHERE system. Some of you may already have accounts from other leagues and events that use DEMOSPHERE.

4. Choose to Register a Participant/Player and choose the family member to register.

5. Choose the correct SEASON and DIVISION. Next, choose the correct TEAM.

6. Complete the remaining information and checkout.

8. You will receive a confirmation email when registration has been successfully completed.

Looking forward to a great weekend!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse, 

We WILL be having our green day tonight at 7pm. We should be done around 8:45pm. 

See everyone later. Bring a friend that may be considering coming out! 

-Coach Worek 

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you are enjoying your fall break. Here is the weekly schedule:

Monday 11/4 – Off

Tuesday 11/5 – Lifting 8:50-10:30am. Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

• Please Note, this Green Day is for players planning on playing at the St. Johns Tournament ONLY.
• This is an important practice for those players. Please make it a priority to attend.
• If you have any questions, please ask.

Wednesday 11/6 – Off

Thursday 11/7 – Green Day 7-9pm (Stadium)

• Any and All players are welcome.

Friday 11/8 – Lifting 6:50-8:30am

A couple of other items:

• Fall Brawl Sign Up– We still have spots open to sign up for the fall brawl on 11/23. If you are a 9^th or 10^th grader, who is not playing at the St. Johns Tournament, please sign-up ASAP. Late Fee’s go into effect 11/9.
• St. John’s Tournament Players – Reminder this is a high-level tournament being held on 11/24. If you were asked your availability via the google doc, and responded “Yes”, we expect you to attend.
  • The program covered a good amount of the cost for the entry, however we still need to collect some payment. If you are playing that day, please follow this link to the portal to pay.
    • https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/42600/371/False/True

Let’s make it a great week!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder that we are entering a Dead Period. We have not lacrosse activities this week. We highly urge you to do some stick work and conditioning on your own.

Fall Brawl:

• There are still a few spots left for the Fall Brawl. If you are a freshmen or sophomore that has yet to sign up, and are not playing at St. Johns, please do so! It is a great event and a fantastic time to get out there with your RIVERSIDE teammates.

St. John’s Invitational:

• Friendly reminder that if you have not submitted your payment for St. John’s, be sure to do so as soon as possible. Payment: https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/42600/371/False/True

Turkey Shootout:

• It is time to register for the 2024 Turkey Shootout. This is our last event of the fall. It is held on Dec. 8^th at Oakton High School. This is a highly competitive, high intensity, tournament.
• We would like all those playing at St. John’s to sign up for the Turkey Shootout. After we see our numbers, we may ask others to join us. There is a limit on the number of players we can have at the tournament.
• 2024 at Oakton High School How to Register an Individual Player 1.
  • Click on this link: https://laxnova.demosphere-secure.com/_registration
  • If you are NEW to the Demosphere platform, create your account. If you are returning, login to your account.
  • Choose to Register a Participant/Player and choose the family member to register.
  • Choose this option from the dropdown:
  • Select your TEAM and enter the team code. TEAM CODE: 87C0 (that is a ZERO)
  • You will receive a confirmation email when registration has been successfully completed.
• We would like you to sign up ASAP so that we can get an accurate count. If you have an issue, please contact Coach Worek.

Parents:

• Thank you for all your time and support. Please be on the lookout for an email from Kerry Smith (our team parent contact). She will be reaching out regarding “Tournament Tailgates”.
• We would love someone to help organize the Tailgate for the Fall Brawl. You can reach out to Coach Florczyk (coachkeith.ramslax@gmail.com) if interested in helping.

That’s all for now. ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Just a quick reminder that we have no lacrosse events during the week.

Fairfax Fall Brawl (Saturday 11/23):

• The Fall Brawl will be at Oakton High School. Our first game is at 9am vs. Independence HS. Let’s be sure to arrive by 8:00am to get organized and get a good warm up in.
• Be sure to bring layers of clothing and plenty of water as it is a long day.
• Coach Florczyk will be sending out more information to the fall brawl players as we get closer.

Atlantic Coast Showcase (St. Johns) (Sunday 11/24):

• The ACS will be at St. Johns College High School. Our first game is 9am vs. Georgetown Prep. Be sure to arrive by 8:00am to get organized and get a good warm up in.
• Our first game will be on the upper field. The team camp will be in the same location as last year. On the corner of Innovation Hall closest to the football stadium.
• Our schedule is 9am (Georgetown Prep), 11am (Loomis Chaffee), 1pm (St. Johns)
• We will be playing NCAA rules, with a shot clock. Two 20-minute running halves.
• Players, please wear last year’s spirit pack items. Grey sweat suit, white under shirt, grey practice shorts, game socks. We will issue players practice jerseys and helmets.

Let’s represent our program correctly with class, respect the officials and tournament personnel and have accountability, integrity and toughness is everything that we do.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving Break and spent some quality time with family and friends. This is the last week of “Fall Ball” for our program. It is a specific week which we prepare for the Turkey Shootout.

Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday 12/2:

• Film @ 5:30pm (TSO Team Only)
• Green Day @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team Only)
  • It will be cold. Full Sweats are required.

Tuesday 12/3:

• Lift @ 6:50-8:30am (Everyone)

Wednesday 12/4:

• Green Day @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team Only)

Thursday 12/5:

• Off

Friday 12/6:

• Lift @ 6:50-7:30am (Everyone)
• Green Day @ 7:00-9:00pm (TSO Team Only)

Sunday 12/8:

• Turkey Shootout @ Oakton High School.
• Players, please arrive by 8:45am to get organized, camp set up, and a good warm up.
• Game Schedule:
  • 9:45am (Deep Run)
  • 12:00pm (McLean)
  • 2:15pm (Chantilly)
  • 3:45pm (Battlefield)
  • 4:45pm (Possible Semi-Final)
  • 5:45pm (Possible Final)
• All our games will be played on the field behind the home bleachers.
• Players, please wear the same items as we did for St. Johns. Grey Helmets, Grey Sweats, White undershirts, Grey shorts, Game socks. Layer up, it will be cold. Be sure to remember back up sticks, mouthpieces, and protective cups.
• Bring blankets, sleeping bags, chairs, warm hats, gloves, jackets, whatever you need to stay warm in-between games. “Preparation is the key to success”.

Looking forward to a great week. We will update you asap, if there are any changes throughout the week.

ALL IN!

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

We hope you all enjoyed your time off. Happy new year and welcome to 2025! We are little over a month away from the start of the season. We hope you are all getting our bodies and minds ready for the 2025 journey. With that said here is how the new year will look from a lacrosse schedule standpoint.

Mondays: Stick Work (4:30-5:15pm)

Tuesdays: Lift (6:50-8:15am) Green Day (7:00-9:00pm)

Wednesdays: OFF

Thursdays: Conditioning/Speed Work (6:50-8:15am)

Fridays: Lift (6:50-8:15am)

• All activities are subject to change due to weather and field conditions. If we ever have a school starting time delay, all morning lifts/conditioning sessions are canceled.
• Be sure that all paperwork for participation is up to date.
• If stick work/green days are canceled due to field conditions or weather. Please be sure to find a wall or a teammate and get some stick work in on your own. This is very important, as the first half of our schedule is extremely difficult.

Important Dates to note:

• Wednesday 2/12: Interest meeting for all planning on trying out (4:15-5:15pm) Room 1807.
• Thursday 2/20: Equipment Handout/Conditioning Test (4:15-6:15pm) Room 1130A.
• Monday 2/24: First Day of Tryouts (6:30-9:00pm)

We are looking forward to a great preseason and getting back into lacrosse with this group. I will send this week’s (1/13-1/17) schedule next.

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

After evaluating the field condition, we still have ice and snow coverage. We will not be having our scheduled green day tonight 1/14.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

I hope everyone is enjoying the snow that has just started here! Mother nature isn’t quite cooperating with out first few weeks of 2025 from a lacrosse standpoint. It will be up to you to be sure you get some work in on your own to prepare for the beginning of the season. Stick work, push ups, sit ups, running etc…

Here is how this week looks:

Monday 1/20 – OFF (No School)

Tuesday 1/21 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am. NO GREEN DAY (Due to extremely cold temperatures expected).

Wednesday 1/22 – OFF

Thursday 1/23 – Conditioning 6:50-8:15am

Friday 1/24 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

Reminder that if school is canceled or delayed, there are no morning events.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek

Greetings Riverside Lacrosse,

Here is how this week looks.

Monday 1/27 – No School. Stick Work is canceled due to field conditions.

Tuesday 1/28 – No School. Lifting 6:50-8:15am. Green Day 7-9pm (Status TBD)

• Those that are in weight training class, please plan on attending all team lifts this week. You will be doing supplemental movements and building team chemistry as we are about a month out.
• We will be evaluating field conditions and let all know about the status of the green day by around Noon on Tuesday.

Wednesday 1/29 – No School. OFF.

Thursday 1/30 – Conditioning 6:50-8:15am

Friday 1/31 – Lifting 6:50-8:15am

Reminder to keep trying to get friends to come out and try lacrosse this year. We love multiple sport athletes and want to introduce our great sport to anyone interested in playing.

ALL IN

-Coach Worek