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

player spotlight series – lucas mesek

Great time to give a shout out to Lucas Mesek in our Player Spotlight Series! Lucas is a freshman defenseman…

player spotlight series – nick gage

Starting off the week by featuring Nick Gage in our Player Spotlight Series. Nick is a c/o 2026 attackman for…

player spotlight series – Brandon rundquist

For today’s Player Spotlight Series we head to Toledo for Class of 2026 attackman Brandon Rundquist of St. John’s Jesuit…

player spotlight series – brycen beyer

Staying in North Canton for our next featured athlete in the Player Spotlight Series. Brycen Beyer ’26 of North Canton…

player spotlight series – aidan kavanagh

Aidan Kavanagh, a 2026 attackman from Hoover Boys Lacrosse is today’s featured athlete in the Player Spotlight Series. Aidan is…

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT SERIES – CHARLIE BORIS

Swinging out to Canfield for our featured athlete in the Player Spotlight Series today. Charlie Boris is a 2026 FOGO…

player spotlight series – teddy burke

Closing out the week by kicking off a new class in our Player Spotlight Series featuring c/o ’26 multi-sport athlete…

player spotlight series – garrett reilly

Garrett Reilly of Saint Ignatius High School boy’s lacrosse is our next featured athlete in the Player Spotlight Series! Garrett…

player spotlight series – jake rembielak

We stay in North Canton to feature 2025 Jake Rembielak for today’s Player Spotlight. The Hoover Lacrosse stud is a dynamic…

player spotlight series – cole rembielak

Next up in our Player Spotlight Series is 2025 lefty attackman Cole Rembielak of Hoover Lacrosse! When not scoring goals…

Testimonials

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

Recent College Commitments
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Zak Owens

St. Bonaventure

Sam Zickel

Centre College

Andrew Glasgow

Grove City

Colin Counahan

Ohio Wesleyan University

Nathan Aloi

John Carroll

John Thomas

Salisbury University

Whit Stopak

Hofstra University

Luke Swaddling

Canisius College

Bill Holtzer

College of Wooster

Aiden Stephens

Salisbury University

John Blackwell

Middlebury College

Robby Lang

High Point University

Jack Jenkins

U of Michigan

Aaron Waltman

Capital University

Jack Bryant

Bellarmine University

Luke Roach

Frostburg State

Sean Kavanagh

Cortland State

Connor Sims

Denison University

Griff Liedel

Ohio State

Clayton Kolke

Baldwin Wallace

Brandon Oakes

St. Bonaventure  

Austin England

Cleveland State University

Cooper Kirda

Capital University

Brody May

University of Indianapolis

Sam Rodgers

John Carroll

Noah Goad

Canisius College

Will Bohne

Monmouth University

AJ Green

Mt. Union

Hunter Moriarity

Fairfield University

Will Britton

Clarkson University

Ben Starkey

Robert Morris

Nathan Stienmetz

Univ of Mt. Union

Brennan Catania

Saint Joseph’s University

Danny Saxon

Mercyhurst University

Gino DeVengencie

Canisius College

Jackson Moriarity

Univ of Hartford

Thomas Chevalier

Cleveland State

Eric Betchel

Baldwin Wallace

Cameron Logan

Univ of Hartford

Griffen Imwalle

Florida Southern

Alex Maruna

Roch Inst Tech

Mark McGinley

Notre Dame

Paul Lopez

Baldwin Wallace

Charlie Freer

John Carroll

Kyla Stroia

Univ of Mt. Union

Brooks Crowley

Denison University

Tanner Tracy

Univ of Indianapolis

Paul Mederick

Fairfield University

Dillion Beal

U of Michigan Dearborn

Anthony Ameo

Ohio State University

Ryan Hildebrand

Lynchburg University

Drew Wynocker

Denver University

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