PRACTICE #2
When: September 21, 2025
Where: Providence, RI

General Practice Summary
It was another perfect September day for our second Team Practice of the fall!  The weather and vibes were immaculate!  

REVlax rotates team practices between our two largest hubs, Boston and Providence, giving players exposure to different environments and allowing all families the opportunity to engage with the program.  As always, we so appreciate everyone’s effort to get to every practice site!  

Practice #2 was held at the 9x RI State Championship Field — Moses Brown!  Moses Brown has a long history of top-tier lacrosse players, many of whom have been REVlax alumna, and it’s always incredible to feel that energy of excellence on the field. It sets the tone for our players and inspires them to push themselves to be their best. 

The REVdevo practice was packed with energy, while our high school teams came in focused and ready to elevate their game in preparation for the fall season.   

Team practices are integral to every group’s cohesion and chemistry, and this week was no exception. With team rosters finalized, players were able to start connecting directly with the teammates they will play with for fall tournaments. At REVlax, consistency and cohesion are the foundation of success, and every team practice fuels this intention.  

Even from the first week to the second, the progress for each group was palpable. It was so cool to see each team really work on their connections on the field, resulting in some really impressive standout moments throughout the day!   

The energy, teamwork, and focus on the field are exactly what make REVlax so special, and we will never forget this gorgeous afternoon in Rhode Island!  

Grad Year Practice Recap
With team placement completed, this was the first day to hit the ground running as a Black and Blue team.   

We started off by taking a moment to remind players what it looks like to bring the Vibe to practice. We talked about how as an individual, the energy you bring to practice has a positive or negative affect on the whole group. Once we found our vibe and got our energy up, each team started firing on all cylinders.  

We covered a few major concepts and ended practice working on our transition game with some East/West 6v6 play.  The small sided play forces players to push the ball in transition and also redefend, all in tight spaces with full pace. This skillset is a  crucial part of the REV foundation and enables our run and gun style at the high school level!  

One of the concepts we covered man up offense and man down defense in a fast-paced drill that we call True North. This game gets players used to man up/man down on both sides of the ball as well as quick thinking and reacting to the situation they are in. It makes you really focus on quick reset and ball movement. These concepts are crucial to this fall as both teams transition from middle school to high school lacrosse.  

We also spent time working on team offense and team defense. Team offense focused on our motion offense and using “good manners” of being on the attacking end. DI MA State Champion coach, Erin Cash, used the analogy of exhibiting good manners while working with your teammates -  just like you wouldn’t interrupt someone speaking, on the attacking end, you would never pass the ball and just stand still. This helped both teams really enforcing passing and cutting through. For team defense, we used the Pie Drill to learn how to hedge, see ball and girl, and slide to help our teammates next to us, all while mastering our communication. 

2029Black Practice Recap
2029Black really took the concepts from practice and began to run with them. From the very first drill, you could see the group embracing the idea of bringing their Vibe — the mindset, energy, and standard of play we aim to create every time we step on the field. That focus was evident in everything they did: the intensity of their effort, the way they communicated with each other, and the energy they brought to both drills and small-sided games. 

This practice was a significant step forward for the team. Players were not just executing individual skills, but beginning to connect with each other on a deeper level, anticipating one another’s movements, and showing an understanding of spacing, timing, and teamwork. The buy-in to the culture of accountability and engagement was clear — the group is learning what it means to push each other while maintaining focus and cohesion. 

One of the most exciting aspects was seeing the shift in energy translate to execution on the field. Whether in small-sided games or full-field situations, 2029Black was more engaged, more purposeful, and more consistent. Players were stepping up, encouraging teammates, and demonstrating a growing sense of ownership over their performance and the team’s success. 

This momentum sets a strong foundation for the rest of the fall season. The leadership emerging from within the group, combined with the growing chemistry and understanding of the Vibe, gives us high expectations for practice #3 and beyond. If they continue to build on what we saw today — bringing energy, focus, and intentional effort — 2029Black is positioned to make significant strides both individually and collectively.