Crabs 2032

Practice Schedule

VLC youth teams will practice 2-3 times a week. Practices will rotate between George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia Revolution and Cavs Park, both in Leesburg, and Leo Santabella Park in Great Falls.

Tournament Schedule

Fall 2025

  • Southern Aces 10/25-26
  • Legends Chrome Classic 11/15-16

 

Winter 2025-26

VLC Youth teams will participate in an indoor box league.

Team Roster and Bios

Coaches

Eric Schmidt

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Eric has spent the past seven years coaching youth lacrosse and basketball, bringing energy and experience to every sideline. A standout player at Robinson and Mount Vernon High Schools, he earned All-Met and District Player of the Year honors before continuing his lacrosse career at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

While living abroad, Eric led lacrosse clinics throughout China and co-founded a lacrosse equipment company in 2006, focused on making gear more affordable to help grow the sport nationwide. A 25-year technology entrepreneur, Eric holds degrees from RPI and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, he retraced Marco Polo’s route by cycling from Beijing to Venice—a journey that reflects his adventurous spirit. He still plays midfield for a local men’s team and brings that same passion to every practice and game.

TJ Summers

TJ Summers
TJ is originally from San Diego, CA where he grew up playing lacrosse and attended Westview High School. His senior year of high school he earned both US Lacrosse All-American as well as Academic All-American honors. He then earned a scholarship to play Division 1 lacrosse at the University of Hartford where he received academic honor roll during every season. He recently finished up a one year stint in England in which he earned his Master's degree and played lacrosse at the University of Nottingham, where he led the country in goals, assists, and points. TJ has been involved in coaching for over 8 years and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with the 2032 group.

Ryan Young

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Playing Career:
Christopher Newport University (2024) - Served as a 4 year member and 2 time team captain. Multiple time all american, multiple time scholar all american, 2023 USILA National Defenseman of the Year, and 2023 Coastal Lacrosse Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Bio - https://www.cnusports.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/ryan-young/18613
Briar Woods HS (2019) - Served as a 4 year varsity member and 2 time team captain. Multiple time all conference, all region, and all state. 2019 VHSL 5A State Player of the Year. 2018 VHSL 5A Defensive Player of the Year.
Coaching Career:
Cavalier / Virginia Lacrosse Club (2018-Present) - Served as a coach every summer. Experience coaching / mentoring players ranging from kindergarten to high school. Experience running individual / small group sessions, week long camps, and entire team practices.