Raptor Lacrosse Mission, History and Philosophy
Raptor Lacrosse Club (RLC) is a youth lacrosse club dedicated to bringing the sport of lacrosse to the residents of San Ramon and Dublin. Our players are girls and boys from 1st through 8th grade. Practices start in January. Games are played March through May. The objective is for our players, parents and coaches to develop a true and lasting love and passion for the game.
Every season 30% of our players are new to the sport. One of our key competencies is teaching new players good sportsmanship, how to play lacrosse and to have fun! One key to our success is training parents to be excellent lacrosse coaches. The club pays for classroom, online and on field training all season long. We partner with professional lacrosse coaches who help each coach by creating written training plans, specific drills and demonstrating drills with our kids throughout the season.
Raptors is a non-profit, 501(c) youth sports organization, started in 2010 by a small group of parents & a high school coach, who played NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse. They envisioned growing the game in our communities, and from an initial season of 5 teams, with girls and boys squads, the Club has grown to 13 teams serving over 250 players, in 2nd – 8th grade.
Our goal is to provide a team structure that allows coaches to coach, kids to play and parents to support team logistics. Volunteering is a KEY component of the Club’s success. A volunteer staff of coaches, along with parent participation, is required to ensure the athletes have the best possible experience. A strong partnership between coaches and parents allow every child to learn skills in a positive environment while having fun.
RLC Philosophy is to Honor the Game by:
- Building strong character through commitment and competitiveness
- Promoting good sportsmanship
- Encouraging academic and athletic excellence
- Having fun
Coaches coach, Players play, Referees ref, Parents support
Raptor Lacrosse, P.O. Box 3051, San Ramon, CA 94583
