Pre-Academy Program – Fall 2026
Lancaster Inferno is excited to bring back our Pre-Academy Program, designed for girls ages U8–U10 who are ready to build their technical foundation, grow their confidence, and take their game to the next level. Led by former professional soccer player and Lancaster Inferno Youth Club Director Teresa (Rynier) Rook, players will train in the Inferno environment while developing the skills, creativity, and love for the game that will help them continue to grow.
Players will work on ball mastery, individual skills, passing, possession, and game-like play, building a strong foundation while learning to make decisions, be creative, and play with confidence.
Program Details
Who: Girls ages U8–U10 (2016–2018 birth years), regardless of club affiliation.
What: An 8-week Pre-Travel Program led by former professional player and Lancaster Inferno Youth Club Director Teresa Rook. Friday training sessions will focus on ball mastery and technical development, including individual skills, dribbling, and passing. Sunday sessions will focus on putting those skills into action through possession games and game-like play, helping players develop confidence, decision-making, and comfort on the ball.
Where: Kramer Field
100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
Turf Field
When:
Fridays | 6:00–7:00 PM
September 18, 25 | October 2, 9
Sundays | 2:00–3:00 PM
September 27 | October 4, 11, 18
Cost: $175
Includes an Inferno T-shirt
REGISTER HERE – Limited spots!
About Coach Teresa (Rynier) Rook
Teresa is a local legend, and the second women’s professional soccer player to come out of Lancaster County. She played for Lancaster Inferno’s Women’s Team for 11 seasons 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, 2023-2024
- 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
- 10+ years of coaching experience at the college, high school, and youth travel soccer levels
Licenses & Education
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- US Soccer National “D” License
