Welcome to Capital Lacrosse, LLC

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 teams are planned for the summer of 2025 with tryouts for 2029/30 and 2031/32 teams to be held on Sunday, April 6. Tryouts for two high school teams (Showcase & Tournament) will be held on Sunday, May 4. Whereas the Showcase Team consists of the most experienced and talented players in the region, the Tournament Team caters more toward promising younger high school players. Both teams attend recruiting events.

Practices for all teams will begin on the first day of tryouts and continue through June. The full practice and tournament schedule for the youth and high school teams is as follows:

2029/30 & 2030/31 Teams Practice and Tournament Calendar

Sunday, April, 6: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, April, 13: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, April, 27: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, May, 11: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday, May, 17: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, May, 18: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday, May, 31: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, June, 1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday, June, 7: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, June, 8: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15 Summer Celebration (Warhill Sports Complex, Williamsburg, VA)

Sunday, June, 22: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday, June 28 Red White and Blue Classic (Towson University, Towson, MD)

Showcase & Tournament Teams Practice and Tournament Calendar

Sunday, May, 4: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday, May, 11: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday, May, 17: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday, May, 18: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, May, 31: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday, June, 1: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday, June, 7: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday, June, 8: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15 Summer Celebration (Warhill Sports Complex, Williamsburg, VA)

Sunday, June, 22: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday & Sunday, June 28-29 Red White and Blue Classic (Towson University, Towson, MD)

The cost of participation, which includes all practice sessions and tournament entry fees, is as follows:

Youth Teams: $675

High School Teams: $750

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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