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

Dance - Coach McConnell

Golf - Coach T. McConnell

Swimming - Coach McConnell

Track - Coach Washington

Volleyball - Coach Burch

Middle Volleyball - Coach George

Patrick Lencioni said, "Teamwork is not a virtue, but rather a choice."

You choose to be a great teammate through what you do.

The best teammates master 3 attributes:

1. Humble - Humility is a cornerstone of effective teamwork. A humble team player doesn’t think less of themselves, but rather thinks of themselves less.

• It means learning from others.

• It means being open to feedback.

• It means admitting you don't know.

Jay Wright said, "If you're not humble, it's hard to be coached. If you can't be coached, it's hard to get better."

2. Hungry - It means having a strong work ethic, a growth-mindset, and an unrelenting desire to achieve more.

• It’s the mindset of excellence.

• It's the mindset of giving to the team.

• It's being self-motivated and driven.

A hungry team player is always looking for ways to contribute, improve, and excel. They're self-motivated and driven by a genuine passion for their work and the team's mission.

3. Smart - Being smart isn’t about just being intelligent on topics, but also about being emotionally intelligent. It's being aware of how one’s actions impact others.

• It takes strong interpersonal skills.

• It means understanding team dynamics.

• It means resolving team conflicts.

Team players know the importance of effective communication and building relationships. The importance of all three - The goal is to work with team members to develop all three attributes because when you are lacking one, you can undermine the effectiveness and cohesion of the entire team. For example, a team member who is hungry and smart, but lacks humility may come off as arrogant.

"Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status." - Patrick Lencioni

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

Monday, Jan 13 - Boys XC meeting regarding rings - 4:30

Tuesday, Jan 14 - Spirit Night at Empire Pizza - 5:00 - 8:00

Tuesday, Jan 14 - Varsity basketball vs Governors School - 6:30

Thursday, Jan 16 - Middle school basketball at Banks Trail - 5:00

Friday, Jan 17 - Varsity basketball at CA Johnson - 6:00

Home basketball game tickets

Middle School at Banks Trail Middle School

Varsity at Lewisville

Varsity at CA Johnson - Will be available on Gofan.co

Conditioning for Track & Field will begin January 14 at the main campus. Students that are interested in track & field and want to participate in off season conditioning must have a physical and other required documents uploaded into planetHS before participating. If you have any questions please contact Coach Washington or Mr. Ball

To join the Track & Field SportsYou group as an athlete or parent follow these directions:

Access code: X4F43HMW

Join via Website

New Users:

1. From your computer, phone, or tablet, visit sportsyou.com

2. Click Get Started and enter your email

3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email

4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish setting up your account

Existing Users:

1. From your computer, phone, or tablet, go to sportsyou.com and log in

2. In left column, click Join Team/Group.

3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then Join Team or Join Group

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)

Come cheer on our Lions basketball team as they battle Midlands STEM! We will have a section reserved for our elementary students and their families.

We are excited to partner with Empire Pizza for our Spirit Night on Tuesday, January 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.