PRACTICE #3
When: September 28, 2025
Where: Boston, MA

General Practice Summary
Two words to define September so far: IDEAL WEATHER!  REVlax thrives in all conditions, but when it’s 60 degrees and sunny, it’s pure perfection — and today was a gorgeous fall day in Boston to close out our fall team practices. 

It’s incredible how quickly the past three weeks have flown by and how much improvement we’ve seen across every group. With the majority of the club attending all three sessions, we’ve witnessed a dramatic increase in team chemistry and cohesion.  On top of that, every individual player has made huge strides — dusting off any cobwebs from the off-season and fully stepping back into REVlax mode. The growth in confidence, skill, and focus has been exciting to watch, and it sets the stage for a strong foundation going into tournament season.  A special shout to all the parents who put time in the car to make it happen – we appreciate you SO much!   

For the final team practice of the fall, the REVdevo players brought the electric energy that makes the youth players so special. Players were buzzing with excitement, as they prepared for upcoming fall tournaments and full-field live play. The 2033s had their first full-field game experience, supported by the 2032s, in a competitive 12v12 scrimmage — learning spacing, transition responsibilities, and how to read the field in real time. Meanwhile, the 31–34 teams were sharpening their fundamentals and putting their motion offense and man-up/man-down concepts into action in a fast-paced, game-like setting. 

When our High School teams hit the field, the focus and intensity immediately ramped up. Each team executed with precision, communicated effectively, and demonstrated the teamwork that’s been building throughout the fall. They really dialed in to each and every drill, setting the tone for the upcoming tournament season.  As a staff, we are so impressed by the progress, energy, and cohesion we’ve seen from every team over the past three weeks.  

As we close out fall practices, we couldn’t be more excited to see all of our teams carry this momentum to the game field. Every player has laid a strong foundation, and now it’s time to take all that energy, skill, and teamwork to the next level — and represent REVlax Nation on the tournament circuit! 

2027Black Practice Recap
This was our third weekend in a row on the field, which is a gift as is enough time for each group to face challenges, and bring each other up!  From the first drill of this practice (full-field 3-man weave), the intensity seemed a little off and the group was moving a little slower than they are capable of.  These moments are integral to the development of every athlete – and we work through them together to help our players reset!   

We shifted the drill to an east-west format, giving players the opportunity to focus on cleaner passing, better spacing, and simply running with purpose. After reviewing what players needed to change, the tempo picked up and players started to execute with more urgency.  This responsiveness is the expectation at REVlax and is why our players are so strong – going through the motion is not an option.  We were proud that the team came together to adjust, and set themselves up to win the rest of the practice!   

From there, we broke into four stations: Shooting, the Pie Drill, 1v1s, and Man Up/Man Down. In the Shooting station, we continued to work on being more efficient with our mechanics and shot placement. The Pie Drill was all about small-area decision-making and communication under pressure. 1v1s gave players a chance to battle on both sides of the ball — and exposed who’s ready to compete and who’s still catching up. This allowed us to personally touch base with the players who needed to up their game, and it is this personal attention that makes REVlax so special!  In the Man Up/Man Down station, we focused on our 4-3 set, building to understand how to implement it in games and rep it properly!  

We wrapped with full-field gameplay, and it was a 180 from where the practice started— players exhibited better ball movement, more communication, and improved effort in transition.  We loved seeing them execute at their highest level!  

Takeaway from today’s practice: Waiting for the coaches to wake us up is not an option. The energy, urgency, and focus need to be there from the very first whistle. When every player shows up ready to compete, committed to fitness, and determined to execute at a high level, that’s when the team reaches its full potential. 

Today showed that we’re capable of that standard — now it’s about carrying that mindset into every moment, every drill, and every game. If we bring that intensity consistently, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish together. Let’s take this momentum forward and make every second on the field count!