UPCOMING TRYOUTS
ALL Players new and returning, must register for The ADVNC Virginia regional tryouts for the 2026/2027 season.
For players in the 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035 & 2036 HS Graduating Classes.
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Who: Players from the High school graduating classes of 2028 through 2036
Where: Norfolk Academy 1585 Wesleyan Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
Times/Ages:
2036, 2035, 2034: 9:00 AM -10:30 AM
2033 & 2032 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2031 & 2030: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2029 & 2028 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
QUESTIONS: CONTACT ADVNC VA DIRECTOR, RYAN TUCKER: RYAN@ADVNCLACROSSE.COM
SUMMER OF 2026 COACHES
2028s - Bobby Merryman (HC), Carter Furr, Wyatt Skinner
2029s - Jess Stevenson (HC), John Roca, Anthony Hardy
2030s - John Van Lunen (HC), Andy Via, Charlie Dailey
2031s - Scott Holava (HC), Jackson Deal, Xander Willis
2032s - Donny Reyes (HC), Carter Mavromatis, Corey Mavromatis
2033s - Colin Kelly (HC), Hunter McCaa, Preston Hughes
2034/35s - Pope Hackney (HC), Darren Pastrana
SUMMER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Millon National Showcase Championship, Baltimore, 6/13-6/14: 2028
Summer Exposure, Annapolis, June 13-14, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032
Summer Celebration, Williamsburg, June 20-21, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034/2035
Apex West Chester Showdown, West Chester, PA, 2028 & 2029
Legends Eastern Invitational, Midlothian, VA, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034/2035
NDP SOUTH
NDP South is an elite Program that selects the top players from ADVNC Virginia, Iron Horse Austin, ADVNC Dallas, TX Lonestars, and ADVNC Oklahoma in Tulsa, in each age group. These teams attend higher level regional and national tournaments. These players then have a chance to tryout for the highest level of ADVNC: ADVNC NDP National. ADVNC NDP National teams are among the very best in America. These teams compete at the biggest college recruiting tournaments in America, such as Naptown and Crabfeast. ADVNC VA Coaches for each individual team will select players for these teams, alongside coaches for Iron Horse Austin, ADVNC Dallas, ADVNC Oklahoma and TX Lonestars.
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THIS IS ADVNC LACROSSE
ADVNC Virginia is launching to provide the best lacrosse experience in Hampton Roads and all of Virginia for athletes and families.
An experience that prioritizes player development, elite coaching, team building, and most importantly, instilling a love of the game. Our program will bring a premier lacrosse journey for our players from the youth ranks through their high school recruiting experience, with clear age-appropriate goals.
ADVNC Virginia is committed to open communication lines, providing a clear understanding of program expectations, and a thorough explanation of the ADVNC Training System (ATS).
ADVNC Virginia is here to help propel Virginia youth lacrosse to the next level.
Rotelli (#25) after winning the ‘03 National Championship at the University of Virginia.
ADVNC Lacrosse was founded in 2011 in Northern California by Chris Rotelli. A native of Rhode Island, Rotelli played for Lacrosse Hall of Famer, Dom Starsia for four seasons at the University of Virginia. Rotelli won the ‘03 Tewaaraton Award, given to the best player in college lacrosse. That same year, he led UVa to a National Championship, and was the #1 overall pick in the MLL Draft. He was also named ACC Male Athlete of the Year. Rotelli had an illustrious pro career before deciding to coach and mentor young players full-time.
Rotelli remains the CEO of ADVNC Lacrosse and runs the day-to-day operations of the club. In addition to leading ADVNC, Rotelli is also the Head Coach at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, CA where he has led the Gators to numerous championships.
In the twelve years since its inception, ADVNC has become one of the most prestigious and successful lacrosse clubs in America. ADVNC has won elite tournaments all over the country. Hundreds of ADVNC players have been recruited and gone on to play college lacrosse at all levels.
Coach Rotelli and ADVNC help every player who wants to play in college find a school and program that is the right fit for them.
ADVNC Lacrosse has grown to include four regions in Northern California, ADVNC San Francisco, ADVNC East Bay, ADVNC North Bay & ADVNC Sacramento. ADVNC Dallas has also joined the ADVNC Lacrosse Program this Fall. ADVNC is also partners with Seattle Starz, Team Oregon & South Sound.
The National Development Program (NDP) selects the top players from all of these teams. NDP Teams compete at the most prestigious tournaments in America.
Players who are selected for ADVNC Virginia teams will have the opportunity to play on ADVNC NDP Teams as well.
90% of all NDP players in that current year’s high school recruiting class have committed to play college lacrosse over the past three seasons.
ADVNC VIRGINIA LEADERSHIP
Ryan Tucker- Director
Ryan Tucker is in his 4th season as head coach of the Norfolk Academy boys lacrosse team where he also teaches history. A native of Baltimore, Tucker was a three-time All-American player at the Gilman School. He went onto become a team captain and All-American player at the University of Virginia. Tucker was selected 4th overall in the 2015 MLL Draft and won a pro Championship with the Chesapeake Bayhawks. After five pro seasons, he retired and started his coaching career. Tucker grew up the son of coaches, as his mom, Janine Tucker is the winningest coach in Johns Hopkins University women’s lacrosse history. His dad, John was an All American player at Hopkins and is currently the head coach at the Saint James School in Maryland. We are thrilled to have Ryan Tucker lead our ADVNC Virginia region.
