Riptide Lacrosse

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About Us

the home of delray beach lacrosse

Delray Beach Riptide Lacrosse was founded in 2008 as a 501c3 non-profit to run youth lacrosse for the City of Delray Beach. For the past 15+ years we have been a member of the South Florida Youth Lacrosse League (SFYLL), and we are members of USA Lacrosse. All coaches must pass mandatory background checks and are required to participate in annual coaching, concussion, and other trainings. 

We believe in the power of lacrosse to develop the mental and physical character of our youth through the values of hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect of self and others.

To honor and grow the game of lacrosse in Delray Beach and surrounding communities, while enriching the lives of our youth and fostering a lifelong love of the sport.

To cultivate a love of the sport lacrosse, and to instill in our members a respect for the historical roots of the ancient sport called “The Creator’s Game”.

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Leadership Team

Jennifer Bolger

Director of Lacrosse

Mike McConville

Director of Customer Service

Patrick Doyle

President of the Board and Founder

Andrew Bolger

Director of Field Operations

Board Members

Mike Demes

Vice President

Gina Czulada

Secretary

James Moore

Patrick Coyle

Porter Beermann Catronio

TJ Glanfield

Mike McConville

Lance Wordelmann

Scott Owen

Nora McDevitt

Lew Hamilton

Jennifer Bolger

Jennifer has been a part of Riptide from its inception over 15 years ago, serving as a Director since 2011. Her tireless dedication to Delray lacrosse has been instrumental in growing the program over the years. She is also a Kindergarten teacher with the Palm Beach County School District. 

Mike McConville

Mike has been coaching for Delray Riptide girls lacrosse for 5 years. He also coaches Florida Elite girls travel lacrosse, as well as girls lacrosse at Unity School in Delray Beach. In addition, he serves as a Riptide Board Member and Director. His two daughters are Riptide players. Mike’s outstanding dedication to the Riptide program and to girls lacrosse in Delray have helped grow the sport and program.

Mike played lacrosse middie for 4 years at Bridgewater State in Massachusetts. Post college he played 3 years as a Second Row for the Boston Rugby Football Club in the US Rugby Super League. On and off the field, Mike is a passionate, innovative leader with experience launching five businesses from inception to profit. He currently owns a consulting business catering to global StartUps.

“My passion for coaching comes from the joy I receive in watching the players improve over time. I like to teach the girls that the weakest ‘muscle’ in their body is their brains, helping them build the confidence to step out of their comfort zone and achieve things they didn’t believe they could do. Recreational lacrosse is intended to teach the love of the game and help players of every skill level find a way to contribute.”

Pat doyle

Pat is the President of the Board and started Riptide over 20 years ago.




Andrew Bolger

Andrew has been involved with Riptide since it began in 2008, and has coached all levels of girls and boys teams. He is the Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach at Saint John Paul II Academy, where he has coached for 25+ years. In addition, he runs the Florida Elite travel lacrosse program.

Andrew played at Saint John’s University in New York. He then played for the Palm Beach Men’s team for 20+ years. 

He was inducted into the South Florida Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2007 Andrew received the US Lacrosse National coaching award at the US lacrosse national coaches convention in 2009 — the “Gerald J Carroll Award”.

Mike Demes

Mike started coaching Riptide in 2019 when his eldest son was on U12, and he never looked back. He’s been coaching Riptide boys for 6 years; plus 1 season of Elite Travel.

  • Played Lacrosse at St.John Paul Academy in Boca Raton from ’92–’95 under US Lacrosse Hall of Famer Chris Kane
  • Riptide Board Member
  • Navy 3 years and FL Army National Guard 5 years
  • Both sons have played Riptide in addition to his nephews

“I love coaching and just being on the fields. I like to teach the boys to have commitment, heart, and hustle. My focus is: ‘hustle beats talent’ and ‘ground balls win games’. I believe in teaching kids the importance of being committed to a team, being open to learning, and listening. The least experienced players are as important to me as the best players on my team. Each player has their own place on our team.”

James Moore

Long-time 14U coach James Moore is a Riptide institution. He was introduced to the game by Long Island Lacrosse Hall of Famer Al Hodish at the age of 10. He played both lacrosse and football Hofstra University and was a member of the Lacrosse team when John Danowski took over as head coach. He also serves on the Riptide Board.

Pat Coyle

Pat has been coaching Riptide girls lacrosse for 10+ years. He also coaches Elite girls travel lacrosse, as well as girls lacrosse at Unity School in Delray Beach. He serves as a Riptide Board Member. He is the Assistant Principal for Student Life 11 & 12 at Saint John Paul II Academy and a long-time educator formerly of Saint Joseph’s School in Boynton Beach. His daughters are both Riptide players.

TJ Glanfield

  • Has coached Riptide for 3 Years
  • Played Lacrosse at Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT)
  • Played Lacrosse for St. Andrew’s High School in Boca Raton
  • Riptide Board Member
  • Son plays for Riptide

Scott owen

  • Has coached Riptide for 3 Years
  • Played Lacrosse at Elon University in North Carolina
  • Played Lacrosse for Garden City High School in Long Island
  • Riptide Board Member
  • Son plays for Riptide