Burning River Lacrosse
Burning River Lacrosse was founded in 2005 to provide developmental lacrosse opportunities at all levels (introduction to the game, improvement of skills, national competition and college exposure) to Northern Ohio's lacrosse community. The company also hosts charity events such as the Fisher House Showcase (home away from homes for military families) and Shorting Cancer (Breast Cancer Research) to raise money and awareness for those in need and to teach participants about their responsibility to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others.
NCAA / NJCAA Champions
8 since '15
4 Pros, 2 MLL
Since '15
College Conf. Championships
66 since '15
Charitable Donations
$540,000+
Tournament Championships
59
College
Commitments
200+
High School
All Americans
51 Since '15
High School
All Ohio
173+ since '15
Burning River / Community News
It was an exceptional weekend for BR and regional alumni, who absolutely dominated by snagging an impressive array of trophies.…
St. Ignatius is the unanimous #1 after their win over Hoover. Wooster moves up to #5 with a win over…
BR and N. Ohio alumni had a successful weekend at the college level. We wish all the athletes the best…
The voters are torn between St. Ignatius and Hoover for the top spot, resulting in a split decision. The showdown…
Local alumni are absolutely killing it on the college field this week! They’re not just winning, they’re dominating with first…
St. Ignatius remains No. 1 in the latest N. Ohio Coaches Poll, narrowly beating out Hoover by one vote. The…
As we move into conference play, it is exciting to see how our / N. Ohio alums are excelling at…
BR coach and alum Bill Holtzer, (Walsh/Wooster) was recognized for his outstanding performance by being named to the USILA/Blatant Team…
Wow, what a week for our N. Ohio Alum at the college level! A big shoutout to all of you…
St. Ignatius edges out Hoover to start the year at #1 in the N. Ohio HS Coaches poll. Wooster makes…
Testimonials
Weber Family – 2013 Graduate
“… Coach Calleri and his staff give honest feedback, guidance, and persistent support and energy whether your son wants to play at the next level or just contribute more for…
Harris Family – 2012 Graduate
“….With Hogan we chased the “best” opportunities for college exposure through ‘a Columbus/Indiana based program’ and ‘a Cleveland based program’. Although ‘good’ lacrosse programs, neither of these organizations provided the…
Kuehn Family – 2013 Graduate
“We want to express to you our appreciation for your Burning River Lacrosse program. The personal attention and individual coaching that you and your assistant coaches provide to ALL your…
Ganzhorn – 2014 Graduate
“…with hard work and expert feedback and coaching, Liam and his team each year realized many successes, and even when not successful, the team learned from its mistakes. They were…
Sims Family – 2018 Graduate
“Coach Calleri has been a great lacrosse resource all throughout high school for Connor. Connor has battled 3 different injuries during summer lacrosse, but Coach Calleri never forgot about him. He made…
Brady Family – 2013 Graduate
“Burning River Lax has made all the difference in our son’s lacrosse experience. I can’t speak highly enough of what Coach Calleri and his program has done for the success…
Ameo Family – 2019 Graduate
“Burning River continues to be, without a doubt, the preeminent LAX club in Northeast Ohio. Our son benefited from top notch coaching, competition, exposure and all-around on and off-field assistance. …
Morris Family – 2019 Graduate
“The importance of your Club Lacrosse team is immeasurable, especially in the NCAA recruiting process. When we talked to parents about our move back to Cleveland everyone in the lacrosse…
Stopak Family – 2018 Graduate
“This is a letter of thanks to Woody and the Burning River staff for all the effort the program put into developing my son, both as a player and a…
Outcalt Family – 2018 Graduate
“As a family we found that it was not so easy to wind our way through the landscape of travel lacrosse. Our son Jeffrey played for a city sponsored team…
Vitale Family – 2014 Graduate
Our son Michael has had a great experience playing for the Burning River Lacrosse Club. His lacrosse skills and understanding have increased markedly and are a direct result of playing…
Happel Family – 2014 Graduate
“…What my sons learned at Burning River is priceless. From the demands of commitment and dedication they gained the understanding of what was necessary to play for a top lacrosse…
Caito Family – 2015 Graduate
“…There is no way he could have accomplished this without your guidance and support. Our family appreciates all that you have done and especially your high level of engagement over…
Britton Family – 2018 Graduate
“We have been a part of the Burning River family for 7 years. I say family, because Woody and the coaches treat my boys like there own. From the youngest…
Geller Family – 2016 Graduate
“Thank you for all the support over the past few years and helping Grayson become the player he is today. He was elected as a team captain for Hoover this…
Moriarity Family – 2019 Graduate
“I have a 11th grade son who has played Burning River since 6th grade. The program has been supportive of his development from middle school, high school and most recently…
Esterle Family – 2017 Graduate
“I really need to let you know what a positive experience BR was for Sam. He absolutely loved his coach, his team, the lacrosse. Absolutely the best experience Sam has…
Dahlheimer Family – 2012 Graduate
“Our son is living his dream. It was unimaginable to us a few years ago that a kid from Northeast Ohio would be noticed, recruited and then play lacrosse at…
Malloy Family – 2017 Graduate
“The BR program is exceptional. We are so impressed with the dedication and commitment of the BR staff. It is clear that your goal is to make the boys better players. …
College Coach
“As a college coach, I have always been impressed with the sportsmanship and competitive spirit shown by the players and coaches in the Burning River Lacrosse program. The players play…
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