Welcome To Riverside Academy’s
Varsity Football Program!
2023 Select Division IV State Runner Up
2016 LA Div III State Champions
Lee Roussel
Head Coach
Welcome to Riverside Academy Football. My name is Lee Roussel and I am extremely honored to be in the position of Head Football Coach at Riverside Academy. This has been one of the most successful and consistent football programs in the state of Louisiana. We are so excited to have the opportunity to continue that legacy.
I encourage everyone to come and see for yourself what we have going on at Riverside Academy. I have high expectations for our student-athletes, and they will be held accountable to the high standards that have been set by those before us. Our doors are always open so please feel free to stop by for a visit. We look forward to working with our current and future Rebels!!!
Coaching staff
Chris Lachney
Pierce Bonck
Jordan Loving
Troy Borne
Chris Martin
Dexter Falgoust
John White
Andre Washington
Britt Vallot – Trainer
Roster
Game Schedule
Riverside Quarterback Club
Welcome to the Riverside QB Club! We are the primary fundraising and support organization for the Riverside football team. It is made up of parents, grandparents, former players and fans who love and want to support our Rebel football program.
We usually have a local sports person as a guest speaker and then the coaching staff provides a look back at the previous opponent and a look ahead to the upcoming game. Its a great opportunity to have a fun time and support the football program at the same time. We are always looking for meal sponsors who get an opportunity to promote their business to our group. All are welcome to attend. Please consider joining us during the football season.
Our 2024 golf tournament is scheduled for March 22, 2024. The golf tournament is a wonderful event and there are many ways our fans can join in. First and foremost we would love to have you play in the tournament. You can either play as individual and we will place you with a team or you can gather up a few friends and enter a whole team. We offer morning and afternoon flights. The form to sign up can be found on this link: 2024 Golf Tournament Flyer
If you are not a golfer or cannot play, then you can support the event by purchasing a sign. Signs are $100 and will provide great visibility for you as they are placed at strategic locations throughout the course.
Lastly, we are always looking for a few more volunteers to assist with the running of the tournament. Whether you play in the tournament, purchase a sign or volunteer we will have food and beverages available all day long. It’s a fun day and I promise you will have a good time if you can join us.
Geaux Rebels!
Robert Hymel
RA QB Club President
Riverside Football Moms Club
Welcome to the Riverside Football Moms Club!
This group was formed as an extension of the RA QB club for the purpose of supporting the football team with pre game meals on Fridays and breakfast on Saturdays. We are always looking for more members so please consider helping out. Click on the link below which will take you to the group’s Facebook page. Regular updates will be posted on this FB page so you can keep up with all of the activities supporting the team.
Middle School
Riverside’s Middle School football team provides the foundation for the varsity football program. This is where we prepare our football players for what they can expect at the varsity level. They have their own coaching staff but the varsity coaching staff provides guidance to make sure the players are learning the offensive and defensive terminology that is used on the next level.
Riverside’s Middle School football team participates in a league named “Christian Youth Football League”. RA is a charter member of this league which was started over ten years ago.
The Riverside Athletic department is committed to providing our middle school student/athletes with the best coaching, training, facilities and equipment to perform at a high level. We believe our success at the varsity level starts here.
Game Schedule
Elementary School
Riverside’s elementary football program is where it all begins. Many of our varsity players got their introduction to “Rebel Football” by playing on our 3rd & 4th grade team. Riverside is one of the few schools in the New Orleans metro area that provides the opportunity to participate in football from 3rd grade all the way through 12th. It is one of the many unique aspects of Riverside Academy.
We field two elementary level football teams. We have a 3rd & 4th grade team along with a 5th & 6th grade team. Both teams participate in the “Christian Youth Football League”.
By participating on our elementary football teams, these “Little Rebels” get the opportunity to play under the lights on our varsity field where the “Big Boys” play on Friday nights. This gives them the chance to dream about the future where they will get to suit up on Friday nights themselves.
