The Lion's Roar

The Lions Roar is Riverwalk Academy's weekly athletic newsletter. Each week we will keep you updated about what is going on in our athletic program. Introduce you to one of our student athletes, and provide you with information that is beneficial to you and your athlete as they strive to improve every day.

Athletic Director - Richard Ball

Basketball - Coach Dawson

Middle School Basketball - Coach Boatwright

Cheerleading - Coach Fripp

Cross Country - Coach T. Wilson

Cross Country - Coach M. Wilson

Golf - Coach M. Wilson, Coach McConnell

Swimming - Coach McConnell

Track - Coach Washington

Volleyball - Coach Burch

Middle Volleyball - Coach George

1. I strive to play well, not to avoid mistakes.

2. I focus on the process (footwork & form), not the outcome (makes & misses).

3. I work on my game during The Unseen Hours.

4. I Play Present and focus on the play right in front me (the one that just happened).

5. I display confident body language, even when I don’t feel confident.

6. I quickly move to the Next Play after a turnover, missed shot, or a bad call.

7. I use encouraging self-talk to coach myself through challenging situations.

8. I focus on what I can control and let everything else go.

9. I trust my abilities, talents, and preparation.

10. I embrace adverse conditions.

11. I am not afraid to fail… it’s part of the process.

12. I acknowledge that how I think affects how I feel and how I perform.

13. I visualize myself playing well before every practice and game.

14. I listen to (and trust) my coaches.

15. I am the teammate I want to play with.

16. I welcome pressure situations because I know I am prepared.

17. I practice (and work out) with the intensity and focus of a game.

18. I am calm when things feel chaotic.

19. I don’t let physical fatigue cause mental fatigue.

20. I am comfortable being uncomfortable.

21. I think like a champion daily. A consistent mind creates consistent performance.

22. I visualize success: I see it, I feel it, and I believe it.

23. I have a consistent pre-practice and pre-game routine.

24. I embrace challenges and obstacles as opportunities.

25. I compete every play and I compete every day.

26. I learn from every mistake and every loss.

27. I work on my mental and physical skills every day.

28. I love hard work and I take pride in doing difficult things well.

~ Alan Stein, Jr

Sports physicals for the 24-25 year must be dated after April 1, 2024. Athletic physicals, as well as other necessary document, must be uploaded into planetHS before students are allowed to participate in athletics.

Directions for PlanetHS

Physical form

Saturday, Feb 1 - Spirit Game at Winthrop - 2:00

Tuesday, Feb 4- Basketball at Lamar - 6:30

Wednesday, Feb 5 - National Signing Day - 10:15am

Thursday, Feb 6 - Basketball vs Lewisville - 6:30

Friday, Feb 7 - Homecoming Dance (10th-12th grade) - 7:00

Home basketball game tickets

Basketball at Lamar

Mark your calendar for the St. Patrick's Day 5K/Fun on March 8. More information will be coming next week.

Are you looking for a way to get some time on the court to work on your volleyball skills?

Spring registration opens January 8 at 8:00 am. More information can be found at roarsports.org.

3rd - 6th Grade Girls

7th - 8th Grade Girls Practice and Play

2025 Spring Registration

Registration Dates: January 8 – February 14

Learn more. Details and Registration

Volleyball (Ages 5-14)

Riverwalk Academy is excited to fill the Winthrop Coliseum for the Eagles basketball game on February 1st. Please use this link to purchase your tickets. As a fundraiser we will receive 50% of the ticket sales through the link.

Please share your photos from games, practices, and team events. You can also access the link by scanning the QR code.

Looking for a way to show off your school pride? We have stickers available for purchase on the school store for $5.00.

Athletic fees can be paid in the school store. These must be paid before your student competes in an athletic competition. Fees are used to help offset all costs associated with running an athletic program (League dues, uniforms, official costs, transportation, rental fees, etc.). Please reach out to Mr. Ball if you have any questions or need assistance.

We now have two options for you to purchase Riverwalk clothing items

The Riverwalk BSN Sideline Store is always open! Click here to purchase shirts, shorts, hats, and other accessories!

The Jostens Mascot Shop is available to purchase shirts, shorts, hats, jackets, and other items!

Student athletes that are part of a varsity team before the first competition and remain with the team throughout the year will earn a varsity letter.

Letterman jackets can be purchased through Jostens.

Click here for the sizing chart.

The basic letterman's jacket for Riverwalk Academy has already been designed and can be found on the website. From there you can customize the jacket to fit your taste.