Kenny Archer appointed U9-13 Youth Director
Lancaster, PA — Lancaster Inferno FC is excited to announce that Coach Kenny Archer has accepted the role of U9-13 Youth Director. He will focus on the U9-13 age group to provide oversight and direction in line with the club’s pathway to the pre-professional level. Coach Archer will work closely with our Youth Technical Director Wendell Hannaford, and Youth Club Director Teresa Rook.
“We are happy to have Kenny serve our club in a bigger capacity, helping to oversee the curriculum and provide additional support for such a crucial stage in a player’s development,” said Executive Director Stephanie Cleaves. “Kenny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will strengthen our player-centered approach.”
Kenny has been part of our Women’s Team coaching staff since 2022 and our youth program since 2023. He has over 20 years of experience coaching various levels from youth to college. He is also currently serving as the Men’s Goalkeeper Coach at Elizabethtown College. At the club level, he spent 11 years training goalkeepers and teams at Penn Legacy Soccer Club, PA Classics, Lebco United, and the Nook Sports Futsal Academy. Kenny also served as Head Coach and Goalkeeper Trainer for the Girls and Boys Soccer Programs at both Coatesville Area HS and Elizabethtown Area HS. At the college level, he has served as Goalkeeper Coach for the Elizabethtown College Men’s Teams and the Women’s & Men’s Teams at Penn State University – Harrisburg.
“Some of my most rewarding moments as a coach were had while coaching the youngest age groups,” said U9-13 Youth Director Kenny Archer. “I have tried to explain this feeling to so many people, but you just have to experience it. When you teach younger players, day in and day out, the technical skills they need to succeed in this game, they often struggle at first. They may struggle for a while. But then, all of a sudden, things start to develop and they make a beautiful pass, execute a move, or slide out wide at the right time. Whatever it might be, that moment gives me goosebumps. It is that feeling that fuels my passion for coaching. I am excited to be able to help others find this same passion and understanding of development.”
Kenny had a successful playing career at Penn State University – Berks, where he was EPCC All Conference Goalkeeper and led the team to the Conference Championship and Semifinal. He holds his USSF National D License and the NSCAA Advanced National License. Kenny also holds a BS in Psychology from Penn State, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Chester University, and a Coaching Psychology Certificate from the University of Colorado. Read more about Kenny’s coaching background on our youth coaches page.
Kenny resides in Elizabethtown with his partner, Courtney, and their four children.
“Kenny has a ton of experience at all levels of coaching and we look forward to adding his expertise to our leadership team,” said Youth Club Director Teresa Rook. “As our youth program grows, we want to continue to offer our players the best opportunities and Kenny has committed to serving our players and Inferno families in this capacity.”
Tryouts for our Fall 2025/Spring 2026 travel teams start up on April 3rd. Sign up for tryouts and find out more about our all-girls travel soccer program on our youth page.
