Testimonials

“We were introduced to Rachel while looking for someone to be a sports mentor and to help our 5th grader with her Lacrosse IQ.  Our 5th grader is now a 9th grader and Rachel is still our mentor extraordinaire.  Not sure if Rachel knew she was actually getting the parents as well as the player. Rachel has become a good friend.  She listens, advises, comes to the rescue for a quick pep talk before tryouts.  Rachel is much more to us than a lacrosse player or coach, she can relate to the player in a way the parents cannot.   She is informed, supportive, connected and honest.  We all continue to rely on Rachel as our daughter (and us as parents) progress through this process of youth, club and high school lacrosse." - 2024 HS Parent 

“Rachel is an incredibly talented, well-rounded coach. Her values-centered guidance challenged me to think beyond just “the college search” and focus more on a program that would capitalize on my passions and strengths. Her knowledge of the lacrosse world helped guide me through the recruiting process and to my final commitment, even during the most challenging times we have ever seen due to covid. Her uplifting, positive, and fun personality makes her easy to open up to and wonderful to work with. She has not only been an amazing coach, but a caring mentor as I work toward my future goals.” - 2021 HS Athlete 

“Rachel Vallarelli is without a doubt, one of the finest coaches my children have worked with.  She brings a full complement of the latest coaching tools & equipment, as well as a tremendous amount of experience.  Not only does she understand the game at the highest level, but she knows how to break down the basic fundamentals in a way that my 8-year-old daughter was able to understand.  This is a skill set that truly sets her apart from other coaches we have worked within the past.  Her love and enthusiasm for the game and what she does has not only solidified her role as my daughter’s personal coach, but also my son’s, as Rachel is directly responsible for his sudden interest in the game.  Thank you, Coach Rachel.” - 2030 HS Parent and Coach 

“Working with Rachel has improved my daughter’s game physically and mentally.Not only is her instruction effective and fun, she builds confidence by giving players the tools they need to get to the next level. Rachel is upbeat, respectful and full of great info about the game, teamwork, recruiting, etc. We’ve had her for team and private training and both have been amazing. I’ve been involved with women’s lacrosse as a player and coach for over thirty years, and I can say that Rachel really knows her stuff. I cannot recommend her highly enough!” - Parent and Coach 

Rachel has been extremely helpful with my recruiting process. She is always there when I have questions and need assistance. As a coach, Rachel helps me improve my technique as a defender and I learned a lot from her. Whenever I need extra practice or training, classes with Rachel are always the best. Not only is Rachel a great coach, she is also a good support system. - 2022 HS Defender 

The recruiting process is incredibly difficult to navigate through alone but luckily I didn’t have to. I was fortunate enough to have Rachel in my corner to help guide and prepare me for the challenges that it had in store. She put me through rigorous agility, hand speed, and reaction drills that have made me so much stronger and quicker in the cage. I don’t think I’ve ever done the same drill twice! Rachel is always looking for new drills to challenge me and bring me to the next level. She’s so incredibly selfless and had even offered to do my conditioning packet with me. In addition to being my coach she was also my therapist and took great pride in making sure that I was excelling physically and mentally. Every time a door was closed Rachel was able to open up two more for me. She gave me access to opportunities that I never thought were possible and willingly stuck her neck out for me time and time again. Her devotion and commitment is unparalleled and I have never come across a coach like her in the nine years that I have been playing lacrosse. I can confidently say that I would have never ended up where I am without her help. - 2020 HS Athlete & Current College Player & Conference Rookie of the Year (2021) 

Rachel has been extremely helpful with my recruiting process. She is always there when I have questions and need assistance. As a coach, Rachel helps me improve my technique as a defender and I learned a lot from her. Whenever I need extra practice or training, classes with Rachel are always the best. Not only is Rachel a great coach, she is also a good support system. - 2022 HS Defender

I reached out to RV Lacrosse early on during the Covid-19 pandemic to run a small group multi-sport clinic for my son and daughter and a few friends we have isolated with to keep them active and moving. This has turned into a much anticipated weekly event. Rachel works around what we have here and brings her own tools. She encourages them to decide what they want to play and learn so they are involved in the process and make it fun.  She has a unique ability to draw the kids into the “ love of the game” whatever that game may be. Some in the group have even decided to move forward with lacrosse. - Parent 

I had Rachel do a highlight skill reel for me and it turned out amazing! The quality was really good and came together perfectly in the video she gave back. I will definitely be using her to make more for me in the future. - 2022 HS Athlete

Having been recruited to coach for Team 91 by Rachel Vallarelli has been one of the proudest moments in my own coaching career.  Knowing that someone who has strived for such greatness chose me to lead up one of her teams has inspired me to push myself to up my game as a girls lacrosse coach.  On the field the girls are absolutely drawn to her to learn more and to be the best they can be. Whether it is just a drill at practice or in the heat of the moment Rachel's words always show first and foremost how much she cares about the girls and her coaches.  Because of this leadership Rachel has fostered a positive team culture not seen in many programs. One that I am proud to say I am a part of! Thank you.!

- Rob Walters 

• Team 91 Tristate 2025 Head Coach
• Pawling High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
• Pawling High School Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach
• President - Pawling Youth Lacrosse