2023 Winter Skills Clinic
Lancaster, PA — Lancaster Inferno is hosting a one-day soccer skills clinic during Winter Break for girls ages 7-16. The clinic will be led by some of the stars from Lancaster Inferno, including current and former professional players Teresa (Rynier) Rook (Kvarnsvedens IK/JMU alum), Marissa DiGenova (Caribbean Stars/Temple alum), Kendra Jones (FC Bulleen/Villanova alum), Elizabeth Wenger (FC Lugano Femminile/Georgetown alum) and college senior Rachel Ludwick (Monmouth University). In addition, NWSL rookie Izzy D’Aquila (Portland Thorns/Santa Clara University alum) has joined the staff as a special guest!
The Winter Clinic will be held on Friday, December 29th at Spooky Nook Sports Dome from 9AM-NOON. Activities will be led by both Lancaster Inferno’s licensed technical staff and women’s team players. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for young players to be mentored and taught by these experienced players!
Timeline
9:00-10:00AM Skills & Possession Games / Goalkeeper Training (goalkeepers only)
10:00-11:00AM Small Sided Games & Finishing
11:00-11:30AM Mini-Tournament (Large Sided)
11:30AM-NOON Pictures & Autographs
Feel free to stay after to watch our Women’s Team Tryout at 12pm!
Details
Ages: Girls 7-16 years old
Date: Friday, December 29, 2023
Location: Spooky Nook Sports (75 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545). The clinic will be on turf inside the dome/bubble.
Check-In: 8:40–8:50AM
Time: 9:00AM–NOON
Cost: $80 – Open to players regardless of club affiliation / $75 for Lancaster Inferno FC players
All players attending the clinic will get an Inferno sticker!
Don’t forget to bring an item to get autographs and photos with the players. There will also be Inferno branded items available for purchase.
JOIN SPECIAL GUEST, NWSL ROOKIE, IZZY D’AQUILA, AND THE INFERNO PLAYERS AND STAFF!
About Izzy D’Aquila
California native, Izzy D’Aquila, is a forward for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The Santa Clara University alum scored 19 goals her senior year, second-most in the NCAA!
Professional Career
- Portland Thorns – March 2023-present
- Drafted in the first round of the 2023 NWSL Draft (12th overall).
- signed a three-year contract with the club, including an option for a fourth year
College Career
- Santa Clara University (2019–2022)
- 50 goals and 16 assists in 78 appearances
- 2020 NCAA Division I Tournament Champion
- Scored three goals to tie for second-most scored in the tournament, and also scored the championship-winning penalty shoot-out goal
- Second Team All-America, First Team All-West Region, and First Team All-WCC (2022)
- Second Team All-West Region and First Team All-WCC (2021)
- First Team All-West Region and First Team All-WCC (2020)
- WCC Freshman of the Year, Second Team All-West Region, Second Team All-WCC, and Freshman All-WCC (2019)
- Tied for most goals (15) in the country among freshmen (2019)
USWNT
- U17 U.S. Women’s National Team (2018-19)
- 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
- U20 U.S. Women’s National Team (2019)
About Teresa (Rynier) Rook
Teresa is a local legend, and the second women’s professional soccer player to come out of Lancaster County. She is the co-captain of Lancaster Inferno’s Women’s Team and is in the JMU Hall of Fame and Conestoga Valley HS Hall of Fame.
Professional & Pre-Professional Career
- Lancaster Inferno – 2007–2010, 2016, 2018–2021, 2023-present
- Ottawa Fury (2011 & 2014)
- Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland (2013)
- Kvarnsvedens IK, Sweden (2012)
- 2011 Women’s Professional Soccer Draft
College Career
- Four-year starter at James Madison University (JMU)
- Holds the school record for assists (53) – also a conference and state record
- Tied fourth, points (93)
- 13th, goals (20)
Coaching Experience
- Youth Club Director at Lancaster Inferno FC
- 10+ years of coaching experience at the college, high school, and youth travel soccer levels
- ODP Coach
- US Soccer National “D” License
Licenses & Education
- US Soccer National “D” License
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
About Marissa DiGenova
Hailing from King of Prussia, PA, Marissa has been both nationally and internationally recognized as a standout player. She is the co-captain of Lancaster Inferno’s Women’s Team and currently plays professionally with the Caribbean Starts (Puerto Rico). Marissa is also a player mentor for Lancaster Inferno FC’s U18/19 team.
Professional & Pre-Professional Career
- Lancaster Inferno – 2018-present
- Caribbean Stars, Puerto Rico (2023-present)
- PR Sol, Puerto Rico (2022-2023)
- 4x UWS Iron Woman of the Year
- 2023 East Conference Defensive Player of the Year
- 2023 All-UWS National MVP
College Career
- Five-Year player at Temple University
- Co-captain
Coaching Experience
- Inferno Summer of Excellence/Summer Select Coach
- Private Training Sessions
- Camps & Clinics
About Kendra Jones
Hershey, PA native, Kendra Jones is both a former professional soccer player and a current coach at the Division I level. She played for Lancaster Inferno for 8 seasons and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching.
Professional & Pre-Professional Career
- Lancaster Inferno – 2010–2012, 2018–2022
- FC Bulleen Lions (Australia) – 2017
- Bayside United Football Club (Australia) – 2016
- Zeny 1 Liga team AC Sparta Praha (Czech Republic) – 2015
- Heidelberg United (Australia) – 2014
College Career
American University and Villanova University
Coaching Experience
- Assistant Coach at Niagara University (2023-present)
- Head Coach at Washington & Jefferson College (2019-2023)
- Assistant Coach at Washington & Jefferson College (2018)
- 10+ years of coaching experience at the college, high school, and youth levels both in the United States and Australia
Licenses & Education
- US Soccer National “D” License
- United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
- United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
About Elizabeth Wenger
Lancaster native, Elizabeth Wenger, is a former professional with FF Lugano 1976 in Switzerland. The Georgetown University alum played for Lancaster Inferno for 6 seasons and coached for Inferno’s year-round travel program prior to heading to law school this year.
Professional & Pre-Professional Career
- Lancaster Inferno – 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021-present
- FF Lugano 1976 (Switzerland) – 2018-19
- Named to the Swiss Association of Football Players “Golden 11” for the 2018-19 seasons.
- 17th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL Draft (Boston Breakers – which folded that year, then was #2 pick for Washington Spirit in the dispersal draft)
College Career
- Georgetown University
- Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2017
Coaching Experience
- Assistant Coach for Lancaster Inferno U23 team (May-July 2022)
- Head Coach for Lancaster Inferno U13 team (2022-2023)
- Inferno Summer of Excellence/Summer Select Coach (2021-2023)
- 5+ years of coaching experience at the U23, high school, and youth levels
Licenses & Education
- US Soccer National “D” License
- Current student at Widener University Commonwealth Law School
About Rachel Ludwick
Hailing from York, Rachel Ludwick is a senior at Monmouth University and has played two seasons with Lancaster Inferno most recently helping the team advance to the 2023 UWS National Championship tournament. She is also a player mentor for Lancaster Inferno FC’s U14 team.
Pre-Professional Career
- Lancaster Inferno – 2021, 2023-present
- Scored game winner against undefeated team Coppermine United in added time and the first goal against FC Buffalo in the East Conference final this past season
- Led Inferno to two East Conference playoffs & a National Semifinal
College Career
- Monmouth University
- Member of the 2022 CAA Regular Season Champions
- 2021 MAAC All-Academic Team
- Member of the 2021 MAAC Regular Season Tournament Champions
Coaching Experience
- Experience coaching camps and clinics for youth
USYNT
- U.S. Soccer Training Center invite
