Welcome to Cavalier Lacrosse
Northern Virginia is the home to the Cavalier Lacrosse Club, a non-profit 501 3(c) corporation, featuring a staff of five former UVA starters. Cavalier Lacrosse Club has quickly established itself as the premier summer and fall lacrosse program in Northern Virginia. Cavalier Lacrosse Club's players represent 15 different high schools and come from all over Northern Virginia including Ashburn, Leesburg, Herndon, Reston, South Riding and Chantilly. We provide individual lacrosse instruction and our summer camp sells out every year. Our goal is to prepare our players to play in college. Each player will receive lots of personal attention in order to improve their individual skill sets. Our coaching staff is unrivaled, featuring five former UVA standouts who truly understand the college recruiting process. Our coaches have a vast network of contacts throughout major college lacrosse programs.
The Cavalier Lacrosse Club Difference
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One of the top lacrosse club coaching staffs in the country and Northern VA
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Coaches include 5 former UVA starters and 2 D1 All-Americans
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Winner of 4 tournaments.
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20 former Cavs are currently playing college including our last year's goalie who is a starter for D1 Robert Morris
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Position coaches for goalie, faceoff, midfield, attack & defense
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Orange team games are taped and each player receives a disc with game footgage
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Aggressive recruiting assistance
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Huge network of coaching contacts at the D1, D2 and D3 levels
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Individual instruction from our coaching staff
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Assistance in preparing recruiting profiles
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Objective evaluation of the player to assist them in selection of colleges
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Assistance in camp selection and recommendation process.
Coaching Staff
Bruce Lipson is the Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Briar Woods HS. Coach Lipson in his first year as head coach at Briar Woods won the Dulles District Championship, the Dulles District Tournament and took Briar Woods to the finals of the State AA tournament, all firsts for the school. Coach Lipson was also selected as the 2011 Dulles District Coach of the Year and was selected as the US Lacrosse Coach of the Year for Loudoun County. In his second year, Briar Woods repeated as Dulles District Champions and Dulles Torunament Champs and Lipson was voted the Dulles District Coach of the Year and Northern Region Coach of the Year.
Bruce grew up in Baltimore, Md. and played high school lacrosse for the #1 nationally ranked (1999, 2005) McDonogh School. His college career was spent at the University of Virginia where he lettered as a freshman playing offensive midfield and was the team face off specialist. While playing for UVA, he was selected to the ACC scholastic athlete team.
Marty Young is currently the Defensive Coach for Briar Woods High School. He is from Baltimore, MD and played high school lacrosse at Towson High School where he was an all-state defenseman. He played college lacrosse at the University of Virginia where his intensity and hard-hitting style gave him the dubious honor of leading the ACC in penalty minutes in his junior season. He currently plays box lacrosse in the MABLL and field lacrosse for Capital Lacrosse Club.
Peter Roth is the former President of Ashburn Lacrosse and has coached in the Ashburn area for over 10 years. Peter played his high school lacrosse for New York powerhouse Yorktown High School and went on to become a starter for Guilford College.
Mark Dorney was a 3 year starter for UVA scoring over 80 points in his career. Mark was an All-American at UVA and receiving numerous awards during his playing career including All-ACC and All South. Following his stellar career at Virginia, Mark was voted the Virginia Prep League Coach of the Year at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia.
Mark grew up in Baltimore and played for national powerhouse Boys Latin where he was a two time captain. Only one other player has ever matched this accomplishment. Mark was a High School All-American, All-Metro, and All-MSA. Mary was recenntly inducted into the Boys Latin Athletic Hall of Fame.
Cam MacLachlan began playing lacrosse at Friends School in Baltimore, MD at the age of 9. He was a three year starter on the Friends School varsity earning All-Metro honors. At Virginia, MacLachlan was a three year starter. Following his senior year, he was awarded the Dr. Allen Voshell Award as the team’s most valuable player. Coach MacLachlan is currently ranked sixth in Virginia Lacrosse career saves.
Kevin Green Kevin was a college coach for 7 years at West Chester University where he served as defensive coordinator and mentored 3 All-Americans. Kevin was also a high school head coach and founded Dragon Lacrosse in Delaware which fields both youth and high school club teams.
Kevin was a high school All-American and was a 4 year starter at Division 1 C.W. Post where he played for legendary coaches John Danowski who is now the head coach at Duke and Tony Seaman who has coached at both Hopkins and Towson.
Jon Bierman was a 4 year varsity starter on attack at Duke, ACC assist leader, and currently ranked 17th in career points.Jon grew up in upstate New York and played lacrosse for Ithaca High School, a perennial Class A N.Y. state championship contender.
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HS practices tomorrow moved to the Nova Field House by
posted 05/18/2013 HS practices for tomorrow 5/19 have been moved to the Nova Field House 4810 Murdock Street
Chantilly, VA 20151. Noon for 2016 and Blue. One for Orange. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before to check in. | | | All teams practice on Sunday, 5/19 by
posted 05/17/2013 All Cav teams begin their season on Sunday. Blue and 2016 practice at noon at Eagle Ridge. Orange at 1:15 also at Eagle. U11, U13 and U15 will be scrimmaging the Fuze at Tuscorara HS. Coaches will be sending details about the scrimmage. | | | Parks and Rec Lacrosse Camp hosted by Cavalier Lacrosse by
posted 03/24/2013 Boys Summer Lacrosse Camp 7/29-7/31 9AM-12PM
Boys ages 6-16. Learn lacrosse from local high school varsity coaches-No experience required. Fundamentals of lacrosse including catching, throwing, shooting, offense and defense will be taught. For more info go to www.loudoun.gov/prcs using Web Trac Registration and enter 721735-01 or call 703-777-0343. Players must have stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads and arm pads. Equipment rental is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please bring water. For more information call Bruce at 703-300-1494, or call PRCS at 703-777-0343.
NO Walk-In Registrations will be accepted.
Location: Mill Run ES, Ashburn
721735-01 $199.00
M,Tu,W 7/29-7/31 9:00A-12:00P
| | | Monday Night House League Lacrosse by
posted 03/21/2013 This is a great option if you are looking for a place for your son to keep his stick on the ball without committing to a summer travel team. Learn from former UVA greats who are part of our staff.
Each group will receive 30 minutes of instruction from a high school coach followed by a full field game,
Games will start 6/10 and run for 6 consecutive weeks until 7/15.
Fields will be conveniently located in Ashburn.
| | | Cavalier Lacrosse Summer Skills Camp by
posted 02/27/2013 Boys Summer Lacrosse Skills Camp
For players who are looking to take their game to another level
Our goal is to prepare our players for high school lacrosse and to eventually be recruited to play in colllege.
We also cater to beginners. The boys will be separated by age and skill level.
Our coaching staff features former UVA standouts and High School Head Coaches
Monday, June 24th to Wednesday, June 26th 9:00am-12:00
Word of Grace Fields (Old Redskins Park)
Players must provide their own equipment and water
Cost is $199
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds for this program after 5/15/2013 unless player is injured prior to start of event. There are no refunds after program has started. A written note explaining injury must be emailed prior to start of the program. Refunds are subject to a $35 administrative fee minimum.
Goalies
Proper setup and footwork
Communication
Stepping to the ball
Protecting the Pipe
Clearing
Anticipating the shot
Offense
Proper stick position
Shooting placement
Feeding
Split dodge
Rocker dodge
Question mark dodge
Inside Roll
1 on 1
Defense
Proper footwork
Playing body
Sliding
Proper communication
Double-teaming
1 on 1
Faceoff
Proper grip
Proper set up
Anticipating the whistle
Clamp
| | | Cavalier Lacrosse Featured in the Washington Post by
posted 12/22/2012 Cavaliers Lacrosse's U13 Blue team on pg. 33 of the 12-23-12 Washington Post magazine. | | | High School Tournament Schedules by
posted 12/18/2012 2013 Orange Team Schedule
6/15-6/16 Hogan Summer Exposure, Annapolis , MD
6/29-6/30 Summer Getaway, Alexandria, VA
7/18 Princeton Team Camp, Princeton, NJ
7/20-7/21 Warrior Long Island Classic, Hempstead, NY
2013 Blue Team Schedule
06/08-06/09 Brine Lava Lax, Baltimore, MD
6/15-6/16Father's Day Invitational, Annapolis , MD
6/29-6/30 Summer Getaway, Alexandria, VA
7/13-7/14 Summer Sizzle, Bel Air, MD
2013 2016 Team Schedule
6/15-6/16 Hogan Summer Exposure, Annapolis , MD
6/29 Hogan Hero, Malvern, PA
7/13-7/14 Summer Sizzle, Bel Air, MD
7/27-7/28 Battle of Bull Run, Manassas, VA
| | | U11-U15 Tournament Schedules by
posted 12/18/2012 2013 U15 Tournament Schedule
06/15-06/16 Summer Exposure, Annapolis, MD
06/29-06/30 Summer Getaway, Alexandria, VA
07/13-07/14 Summer Sizzle, Bel Air, MD
07/27 Battle of Bull Run, Nokesville, VA
2013 U13 Tournament Schedule
06/15-06/16 Summer Exposure, Annapolis, MD
06/29-06/30 Summer Getaway, Alexandria, VA
07/13-07/14 Hogan Hershey, Hershey, PA
07/27-07/28 Battle of Bull Run, Manassas, VA
2013 U11 Tournament Schedule
06/15-06/16 Father's Day Invitational, Annapolis, MD
06/29-06/30 Summer Getaway, Alexandria, VA
07/13-07/14 Summer Sizzle, Bel Air, MD
| | | Great New Addition to Cavalier Coaching Staff by
posted 12/04/2012
We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Green will be joining the Cavalier coaching staff. Kevin helped coach the U13 Orange team this fall and will be assisting Marty Young at U13 and the coaching staff at U15.
Kevin brings a tremendous resume to our staff. Kevin was a college coach for 7 years at West Chester University where he served as defensive coordinator and mentored 3 All-Americans. Kevin was also a high school head coach and founded Dragon Lacrosse in Delaware which fields both youth and high school club teams.
Kevin was a high school All-American and was a 4 year starter at Division 1 C.W. Post where he played for legendary coaches John Danowski who is now the head coach at Duke and Tony Seaman who has coached at both Hopkins and Towson.
| | | 20 former Cav Players Participating in College Lacrosse by
posted 11/22/2012
There are 20 former Cav players who are either currently playing in college or have committed for 2013.
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College |
Division |
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Matt Bukovac |
Robert Morris |
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Alex Rofail |
Limestone |
2 |
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Austin Underwood |
St. Leo's |
2 |
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Justin Little |
Lynchburg |
3 |
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Nate Dominique |
Lynchburg |
3 |
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Ryan Blackwell |
Randolph |
3 |
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Will Walter |
Ferrum |
3 |
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Andy Luhmann |
Frostburg |
3 |
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Patrick Fleming |
CNU |
3 |
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Jack Harris |
CNU |
3 |
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Daniel Butcher |
CNU |
3 |
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Patrick Farrell |
Salisbury/JMU |
3 |
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Hutton Jackson |
DeSales |
3 |
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Dawson Long |
Nova |
Juco |
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Kevin Burns |
JMU |
Club |
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Jake Ashton |
JMU |
Club |
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Connor Cashman |
USC |
Club |
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Haden Blosser |
CNU |
Club |
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Vic Farrell |
W&M |
Club |
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Brennan Deal |
IUP |
Club |
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