RC Lacrosse Club
RC has provided the highest quality coaching and the most advanced regional playing opportunity for boys in the West since 2004.
About the RC Lacrosse Club
RC was established in 2004 and since its inception has provided the highest quality coaching and the most advanced regional playing opportunities in the West. Our family consists of competitive teams at the Grade 8-12 level that play in tournaments during the Summer and Fall/Winter seasons.
RC is the largest West Coast Starz regional feeder program in the country and our players mostly reside in the San Diego County area.
RC alumni have gone on to play NCAA lacrosse at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Notre Dame, Duke, Cornell, Dartmouth, UPenn, Yale, Denver, UNC, Virginia, Syracuse, Maryland, Utah, Colgate, Bucknell, Fairfield, Vermont, Richmond, Penn State, Towson, Army, Navy, Air Force, Bryant, Bowdoin, Middlebury, Tufts, Babson, Manhattan and Tampa. See the College Commitments section below for a more complete list and follow RC Lacrosse on Instagram and Facebook.
2024-2025 Season
The deadline to register for the 2025 RC HS Summer Season is April 1.
Overview
- During the Fall season RC HS typically fields 4 teams: Elite, Silver, Carolina & Navy.
- For the Summer season RC HS typically fields 3 teams: Elite, Silver & Carolina.
- Some players will play on different teams depending on the event.
- The 2025 Summer schedule details are listed below.
- We do not hold tryouts but players must have competitive lacrosse experience to play with RC.
- The deadline to register for the 2025 Summer season is April 1. Click the green button above to register.
- All players must be current members of USA Lacrosse.
- If you are new to the program and have questions, email RC HS Director Jono Zissi at jono.zissi@adrln.com.
What's Included
- Elite coaching & mentorship
- Tournament entry fees
- Practice fields & team supplies
- College recruiting support & networking
- Coaches travel
- Summer SWAG: Jersey, shorts and shooter tee
Cost
Summer Season: $1,675
Also payable in 5 monthly installments of $335 (plus 5%) on the 1st of the month March – July.
Travel
Players are responsible for their own transportation and hotels for tournaments and most events have Stay To Play requirements. Hotel booking links will be circulated via email. All rooms are available on a first come first serve basis so make your reservation ASAP.
Coaches
Jono Zissi
Tufts University ‘02
Torrey Pines High School, Varsity Coach (2011-present)
Tufts University, Asst Coach (2009-10)
The Bishop’s School, Varsity Coach (2007-09)
Cathedral HS, Varsity Coach (2003-06)
West Coast Starz, Director (2010-present)
RC Coach since 2004
Brian Winterfeldt
SUNY Cortland
2011 2nd Team All-SUNYAC Conference
2012 National Championship Finalist
2013 2nd Team NCAA DIII All-American
Torrey Pines Varsity Assistant (2016-Present)
West Coast Starz Coach (2015-Present)
Dave O’Neil
Arizona State University ‘07
Torrey Pines High School, Junior Varsity Coach (2017-present)
Rancho Santa Fe, MS Coach (2014-16)
The Bishop’s School, JV & MS Coach (2012-13)
RC Coach since 2012
Cooper Sloan
Washington College ‘22
Francis Parker, Varsity Assistant Coach (2023-present)
Sammy Cambere
University of Utah ‘22
Torrey Pines High School, Varsity Assistant Coach (2023-present)
Ryan Ramirez
Bryant University ‘23
Falcons, Youth Coach (2024-present)
Eric Prior
Torrey Pines High School, Junior Varsity Coach (2023-present)
Mission
The mission of the RC Lacrosse Club is to develop premier lacrosse players and teams to compete at the highest levels of the game and to prepare our boys to play in college. The coaches, players and support staff at this level are focused on growing our student athletes through the principals of hard work, fundamentals, athleticism, commitment, teamwork and sportsmanship. Since 2004 RC has placed more players with NCAA and MCLA programs than any other regional club in the West.
2025 Schedule
Schedule details are subject to change.
RC High School
- 5/22 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 5/27 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 5/29 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 5/31-6/1 (Sat-Sun) SOCAL SUMMER KICKOFF @ OC Great Park (Irvine, CA)
- 6/3 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/5 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/10 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/12 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/14-6/15 (Sat-Sun) AMERICA’S FINEST RIVALRY @ Galway Downs (Temecula, CA)
- 6/17 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/19 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/24 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 6/26 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 7/1 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 7/3 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 7/8 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 7/12-7/13 (Sat-Sun) WESTERN SHOOTOUT @ USAFA (Colorado Springs, CO)
- 7/15 (Tues) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 7/17 (Thurs) Practice, 5:30-7:30pm @ TBD
- 7/19-7/20 (Sat-Sun) TINSELTOWN THROWDOWN @ OC Great Park (Irvine, CA)
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Policies
Attendance, Playing Time & Behavior
- All RC Lacrosse Club practices & events are mandatory & the coaches expect advanced communication if a conflict arises. Unexcused absences will lead to dismissal from the program.
- Playing time is NOT guaranteed at any level but the coaches will do their best to ensure that players all get on the field as much as possible.
- RC expects players and parents to always show good sportsmanship and to be good club representatives where ever they go. Poor player sportsmanship will result in disciplinary action and may lead to removal from the club. Parents, please watch games from the side of the field opposite the players and always set a good example for our boys. We expect you to be respectful towards players, coaches, officials and other parents at all times. Unsportsmanlike parent behavior may lead to player removal from the club. If you have a problem please contact your coach or the club administration at an appropriate time.
- The use of drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. If players are caught using either substance while under the supervision of the RC program, they will be removed from the club.
- If a player is dismissed for violating any of the behavior or attendance policies outlined above, no refunds will be issued.
Registration Fee Insurance
The RC Lacrosse Club has a no refunds policy. To protect your season payment in the event an injury, conflict, etc we highly encourage you to consider purchasing Registration Saver, a new AIG insurance product, to cover your registration investment for the upcoming season.
Go to www.registrationsaver.com and click “Buy Today” to receive a quote. If you have any questions, please call AIG directly at 866-690-6859. They are open and available for questions concerning coverage and services 24 hours each day.
The cost is approximately 6% of the season cost and there are no deductibles for these policies.
College Commitments
2021
Tyler Buchner – Michigan
2020
Chase Ladrido – Johns Hopkins
Christian Evans – Denver
Tegan Bultman – Brown
2019
Michael Mines – Rutgers
Jonathan Ford – Notre Dame
Oliver Mirer – Michigan
Shad Bruce – Lafayette
Marco Napolitano – Lafayette
Max Manyak – Notre Dame
Oscar Hertz – Brown
Porter Hollen – Brown
2018
Blake Gagen – Delaware
Zach Friedland – Georgetown
Isaiah Dawson – Harvard
Evan Egan – UNC
Makail Fraboni – Navy
Spencer Grant – Michigan
Shayne Grant – Richmond
Ryan Ramirez – Bryant
2017
Caden Wolfson – Air Force
Mo Mirer- Notre Dame
Brendan Egan- Bucknell
Alderik Van der Hyde – Middlebury
Jordan Yusunas – Cleveland State
Max Mcguire – Fairfield
Nick Doyle – UMBC
Liam Cavanaugh – Utah
2016
Beau Botkiss – Harvard
Cal Costa – Ohio State
Christian Ford – Michigan
Luke Talman – Babson
Owen Pederson – Babson
Ryan Hastings – Duke
Josh Sherman – Ohio Wesleyan
Will Howard – Denison
Ryan Fazio – Marquette
JoJo Biddle – UPenn
Marc Lefferdink – SDSU
Luke Braun – Cal Poly
Spencer Small – St. Edwards
Nick Miller – Cal Berkeley
Ara Suhadolnik – UCSB
2015
Connor McCroskey – Harvard
Jackson Lienhart – Bryant
Andrew Parker – Denver
Henry Hollen – Tufts
Cole Wolfson – Bellarmine
Jack Beare – Notre Dame
Roland Wheeler – Air Force
Josh Wehn – Bellarmine
Noah Assaraf – Maryland
Michael Dasch – Colorado Mesa
Dekker Stebel – Vassar
Tristan Ruh – Boston University
Eric Torbett – Babson
Connor Mullen – Colgate
Neil Lunsford – Cal Berkeley
2014
Connor Lansdale – Tufts University
Andrew Tien – Air Force
Jake Seau – Duke University
Kenan Yates – Middlebury
Ben Moores – Connecticut College
Eli Suhadolnik – Colorado Mesa
Michael Kay – Drexel
Owen Weslake – Marquette
Pierre Byrne – Notre Dame
Brad Nordstrom – Fairfield
Spencer Beyer- Wagner
2013
Chris Carter – Notre Dame
Christian Guinchard – Dartmouth College
Lucas Gradinger – University of Maryland
Taylor Esoldi – US Naval Academy
Jake Kennedy – Bucknell
Keenan Asaraaf – Providence
Thomas Crabtree – Army
2012
Sean Doyle – Cornell
Jack Cruzan – Providence
Willie Mort – U Penn
Eddy Glazener – Notre Dame
Trent Lauer – Fairfield
Cole Bollman – Washington & Lee
Dustin Skousen – BYU
Kevin Hurt – Colorado Mesa
Trent Cady – Colorado Boulder
Bennett Shafer – Denison
Corey Black – Monmouth
2011
Robby Steifler – Trinity College
Max Myrick – Whitter College
Johnny Wilson – SDSU (Football)
Matt Landon – NYIT
2010
Alex Moffitt – Yale University
Erik Myers- Penn State
Sam Anakar- Colorado State
2009
Nick Eggemeyer – Denver University
Hayden Schuette – Denver University
Max Gradinger – University of Vermont
Anthony Vanlangen – Ithaca College
Mike Jensen – Washington & Lee University
Riley Myrick- Whittier College
Conner Thomas – Cal Berkeley
Donovan Marinez- Eastern College
Trevor Gudim- UCLA
2008
Parker Bunnell – University of Vermont
Geordie Shafer – Tufts University
Joey Hegener- U Penn
John Kenyon – Towson State University
Alec Paul – Bucknell University
2007
Scott Bollert – University of North Carolina
Colby Rhodes – Penn State University
Will Geier- Stanford University
2006
David Edens – Towson State University
Max Wygod – Duke University
Casey Hingtgen – Dartmouth University
2005
David Parker – Cal Berkeley
Ricky Pentella – Cal Berkeley
Trevor Carlisle – Trinity College
Brian Burke – Mass Maritime Academy
Connor Burke – Mass Maritime Academy
Blair Turley – Fontbonne University
2004
Jake Meyers – Cornell University
Nick Gradinger – Cornell University
Jon Luoto – Cornell University
John Cote – Army
Jon Freeberg – Colgate College
Andrew Duft – Syracuse University
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