CAPITAL LACROSSE
COMMONWEALTH LACROSSE
SUMMER CELEBRATION
COLONIAL CHALLENGE
TIDEWATER PATRIOTS
2026 Fall Program
Youth & High School Team Tryouts Being Held Sunday, September 6
Pre-Registration Required
The longest-running travel program in Hampton Roads, the Tidewater Patriots provide committed lacrosse players reasonably-priced, elite instruction from outstanding, veteran coaches. The mission is simple: help boys become the best that they can be by actually teaching them -- and the results are tangible: the Patriots are the most successful travel program in the area, with dozens of program graduates having gone on to successfully compete at the college level. Over twenty Patriots graduates are presently competing at the NCAA Division I, II and III or MCLA levels.
The Patriots primary focus is on player development and the perfection of skills and lacrosse IQ. Patriots teams typically conduct 8-12 two-hour practices over the course of each season with all sessions being overseen by program director Chris Swanenburg. A former Division I head coach, Swanenburg brings 20 years of NCAA coaching and recruiting experience to the Patriots and has developed future All-Americans and professional players alike. Many of the best players in the region (and the majority of Tidewater All-Americans) have come through the Patriots program and Coach Swanenburg's connections have opened doors at the college level for tens of players. Please visit the Patriots Questions & Answers webpage for both a history and a detailed view of the Patriots program.
Two youth and two high school teams are planned for the fall of 2026 with tryouts to be held Sunday, September 6. Teams will then practice every Sunday morning through November 1 before participating in the following tournaments:
- November 7-8 Colonial Challenge (Williamsburg, VA)
- November 15 Autumn Classic (Bel Air, MD)
The cost of participation, which includes all practice sessions and tournament entry fees, is as follows:
- Youth Teams: $700
- High School Teams: $775
Newcomers to the program are required to purchase a fully sublimated and personalized Patriots uniform set (reversible jersey, shorts and shooter shirt) for $115.
Regardless of team, for insurance purposes, all boys interested in trying out for the Patriots must be members of USA Lacrosse. They must also submit both a registration form and a non-refundable tryout fee of $25 prior to being considered for the Patriots. Upon receipt of these items, a confirmation email with greater details will be sent.
For further information please visit the Patriots Questions & Answers webpage or contact Coach Swanenburg at (443) 690-7683 or at director@capitallacrosse.com.
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