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
No movement among the top 6 teams but Avon Lake and Avon continue their climb. Three contests 4/26 feature teams…
Big time players make big time plays. Great stuff this week! Conference play is moving quickly towards playoffs – good…
Major implications possible after the results of the Tuesday games this week. Get out and support your team! Good luck,…
Some ranked teams going head-to-head this weekend and some huge out-of-region match-ups. Good luck to all!
Some big time performances by big time players this week! Good luck as conference play begins to reach a peak!
Some movement in the poll! St. Edward up to #4 and Avon Lake up to #8. Congrats guys, and keep…
Some new teams have begun to make some noise including Avon Lake, Avon and Copley! Congrats to all the teams…
BR and Local Alumni continue to make an impact at the college level. Good luck to all this week!
Testimonials
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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