Youth Club Coaches

Inferno Club Roles:

• Youth Technical Director (2022-present)
• U23 Head Coach (2021-present)
• First Team Assistant Coach (2022-present)
• USL Academy Head Coach (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Coach Educator/Instructor
• U.S. Soccer Licenses: C, D, E, F, 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 4v4 (Pursuing B)
• U.S. Soccer Supplemental Licenses: Partnering with parents, Individual Player Development, Creating a culture of belonging
• United Soccer Coaches Diplomas: Director of Coaching Diploma, Professional Development, Level 6, Advanced Diploma, 7v7 Diploma, 9v9 Diploma, 11v11 Formations and Systems of Play, Sports Psychology, Teaching Penetration, Advanced Technical Training, Passing Patterns & Functional Training, Futsal, and Goalkeeper Diplomas
• FA Level 1, FA Intro to First Aid, FA Safeguarding for All (in progress)
• NFHS Accredited Coaching Certificate, NFHS Coach Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification
• NFHS Certifications: Sportsmanship, Protecting Students from Abuse, Heat Illness Prevention, Fundamentals of Coaching, Middle School Coach Level 1, Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
• Safesport, Mandatory Reporter Certification, Concussion, Cardiac, First Aid, AED, and CPR Certifications

Coaching Awards & Accomplishments:

• LL League Section 1 Coach of the Year (2020 & 2022)
• UWS League Two (UWS2) Mid-Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year (2021 & 2022)
• LL League Section 1 Sportsmanship Award (2021)
• UWS2 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions (2021, 2022 & 2024)
• EPYSA State Challenge Cup Champion (2023)
• 2x EPYSA State Challenge Cup Finalist

Coaching Experience:

• Pro-Am Level (4 years)
• Collegiate Level (3 years)
• ODP Level (7 years)
• High School Level (9 years)
• Youth Club Level (14 years)

Playing Experience:

• Albright College (2005-08)
• Walt Whitman HS (2000-2004)

Education:

• Albright College ’09 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Walt Whitman HS ’05 (High School Diploma)
• Reading Police Academy (Act 120 MPOETC Certification)

Personal:

Coach Hannaford grew up on Long Island, New York. He has two German Shepherds named Panzer and Nell.

Favorite Quote:

“It is never wrong to do the right thing” – Mark Twain

Fun Fact:

I’m colorblind.

Inferno Club Roles:

• Executive Director (2022-present)
• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno (2022-present)
• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 10 (2023-present)
• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 13 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer B License
• U.S. Soccer C License
• U.S. Soccer D License
• NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Awards & Accomplishments:

• USL W League Coach of the Year (2024)
• UWS East Conference Coach of the Year (2023)
• USL W League Playoff Qualifier with 10-1-1 regular season record (2024)
• 2x UWS East Conference Champions (2018-2019)
• 2x UWS National Semifinalists (2019 & 2023)
• UWS National Runners-up (2018)

Coaching Experience:

• Pro-Am Level (7 years)
• Collegiate Level (6 years)
• ODP Level (5 years)
• High School Level (1 year)
• Youth Club Level (10+ years)

Playing Experience:

• Lancaster Inferno – First Team (Apr 2014-Jul 2016)
• Honduras Women’s National Team (May 2010-Jul 2013)
• Philadelphia University, Millersville University & Houghton University (2006-2010)
• St. Joseph’s HS, LaPorte HS & Lancaster Catholic HS Varsity Soccer (2001-2005)

Education:

• Houghton University ’10 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Lancaster Catholic HS ’05 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Steph resides in Lititz, PA with her husband, Chris, toy poodle Zoë, and cat, Phoebe.

Inferno Club Roles:

• U9-13 Youth Technical Director (2025-present)
• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 14 (2023-present)
• Goalkeeper Coach of Lancaster Inferno USL W, U23, U20 (2022-Present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Licenses: D, E & F
• United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) Diplomas: Advanced National, National Diploma, 7v7/9v9, Reading the Game, Teaching Penetration, Advanced Regional, Regional, and Goalkeeping I
• University of Colorado Coaching Psychology
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Awards & Accomplishments:

• UWS National Semifinalist (2023)
• CAC Conference Championship Finalist (2014)
• EPYSA State Cup Finalist 2(007)

Coaching Experience:

• Pro-Am Level (3 years)
• Collegiate Level (4 years)
• High School Level (10 years)
• Youth Club Level (24 years)

Playing Experience:

• Penn State Berks (1998-2000)
• Lebanon High School (1996-1998)

Playing Awards & Accomplishments:

• NCAA Div III All Conference ’99
• EPCC Conference Champion ’98
• EPCC Conference Semifinalist ’99
• Holds HS record for most saves in a single season (365 saves)

Education:

• West Chester University ’04 (Master’s Degree)
• Penn State University ’02 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Lebanon High School ’98 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Archer resides in Elizabethtown, PA with their partner Courtney Archer, two daughters and two sons.

Favorite Quote:

“Be better today than you were yesterday and be better tomorrow than you were today!”

Fun Fact:

I raise goats and chickens!

Teresa (Rynier) Rook is a recognizable name in the soccer world. The Lancaster County native is one of the first local players to sign a professional contract. From the Conestoga Valley Youth Soccer Club (CVYSC) in the U-6 age group to the Lancaster Inferno of the UWS, Teresa has a long record of accomplishments.

Teresa played for the Hempfield Cosmos boys team at U12, and with the Lanco Premier U14 girls team. At U-14, she played for FC Delco against some of the best teams in the region. While at FC Delco, Teresa won the EPYSA State Cup and the Region I championship. She played 2 years with PA Classics Leeds and completed her club career for the next 3 years with the PA Strikers, where her team won another State and Regional championship.

Teresa also played for the Olympic Development Program (ODP) at the state and regional levels throughout junior high and high school. Her Eastern PA ODP team won two Region I championships, and her Region I team was a national co-champion. At Conestoga Valley (CV) High School she helped the girls soccer team win 4 league sectional championships, and the league championship her senior year. The CV Hall of Fame inductee also set new career records for goals (63) and assists (56), which still stands today.

While attending James Madison University (JMU), Teresa earned numerous awards including CAA All-Rookie Team as a freshman, and All-CAA First Team for the next three years. As a senior, Teresa started the year on the Hermann Trophy Watch List for Player of the Year in Division 1. Teresa was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-America First Team and NSCAA All-America Third Team. She finished her career with the assist record of 53 for JMU, the CAA and the state of Virginia.

After graduation from JMU, Teresa was drafted by the Philadelphia Independence, played for the Ottawa Fury, and later signed professional contracts in Sweden and Iceland.

In 2021, Teresa was inducted into the JMU Hall of Fame and recognized as one of the most dominant midfielders to ever play for JMU women’s soccer. She still holds the program’s career assist record (53) as well as ranking tied for fifth in career points. Teresa holds a Master’s in Early Childhood Education from Millersville University and is a second grade teacher at Penn Manor School District.

Coach Teresa holds a USSF D License and has over 10 years of coaching experience ranging from high school, college, and youth travel soccer. In addition, she has been an ODP coach for the past 7 seasons.

Inferno Club Roles:

• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno (2024-present)
• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 08 (2023-present)
• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 07 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• UEFA C License
• B-TEC Credits in Sport & Leisure Management
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Pro-Am Level (2 years)
• ODP Level (6 years)
• High School Level (12 year)
• Youth Club Level (20+ years)

Playing Experience:

• Port Vale Football Club
• Aberystwyth Town Player

Playing Awards & Accomplishments:

• Welsh International (U13-U17)

Education:

• Newtown HS ’94 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Adam resides in Mount Joy, PA with his wife and son. He also has two daughters that play sports in college.

Favorite Quote:

“Soccer is a funny old game!!”

Fun Fact:

I played at Wembley Stadium with the Wales U15 National Team where we defeated England 1-0.

Inferno Club Roles:

• U20 Head Coach (2023-present)
• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 09 (2022-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer C License
• U.S. Soccer D License
• U.S. Soccer E License
• CPR, SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Pro-Am Level (2 years)
• ODP Level (2 years)
• Youth Club Level (12 years)

Playing Experience:

• Methodist University (2007-2008)
• York College of PA (2008-2011)
• Pequea Valley High School (2003-2007)

Education:

• York College of PA ’12 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Pequea Valley High School ’07 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Kyle resides in Strasburg, PA with his spouse, Amanda, and 2 daughters, Rylee and Amelia.

Favorite Quote:

“1 if you can, 2 if you need, 3 if you must.” – Wally Bulat

Inferno Club Role:

• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 13 (2023-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 9v9
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7
• Pursuing U.S. Soccer D License
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Youth Club Level (8 years)
• High School Level (2 years)

Playing Experience:

• Millersville University (2009-2011)
• Halifax High School (2006-2009)

Education:

• New England College ’19 (Master’s Degree)
• Millersville University ’13 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Halifax High School ’09 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Keefer resides in Lancaster, PA with his wife, Michelle, and 3 kids (Lilly, Quinn, and Theo).

Favorite Quote:

“‘You miss 100 percent of the chances you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky’ – Michael Scott”

Fun Fact:

I’ve run 10 marathons, including the Boston Marathon 2 times.

Inferno Club Roles:

• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 07 (2024-present)
• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 08 (2023-present)
• U20 Assistant Coach (2023-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer D License
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 9v9
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Pro-Am Level (2 years)
• High School Level (3 years)
• Youth Club Level (3 years)

Playing Experience:

• Lebanon Valley College (2019-2021)
• University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg (2018)
• Cedar Crest High School (2014-2018)

Playing Awards & Accomplishments:

• Varsity Captain
• Two-Year Starter

Education:

• Lebanon Valley College ’22 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Cedar Crest High School ’18 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Casey resides in Lebanon, PA and has three huskies.

Favorite Quote:

“Don’t sweat the petty things, and don’t pet the sweaty things.”

Fun Fact:

I met Dominic Brown, a former Phillies player at my part time job in college.

Inferno Club Role:

• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 15 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• Pursuing U.S. Soccer Grassroots
• U.S. Soccer Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments
• U.S. Soccer Safe Soccer Phase 1
• SafeSport Trained, Mandated Reporter & Concussion Certification

Playing Experience:

• Mount Aloysius College (2019-2023)
• Hempfield High School (2015, 2017-2018)

Playing Awards & Accomplishments:

• AMCC 2nd team All-Conference (2022)
• Coaches Award (2021)
• AMCC 3rd team All-Conference (2021)

Education:

• Mount Aloysius College ’23 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Hempfield High School ’19 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Johnna resides in Lancaster, PA.

Favorite Quote:

“This too shall pass.”

Fun Fact:

My favorite Marvel character is Groot.

Inferno Club Role:

• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 12 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Grassroots
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Youth Club Level (2 years)
• High School Level (2 years)

Education:

• Millersville University ’22 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Hempfield High School ’18 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Abby resides in Millersville, PA with her husband, Chad and golden retriever, Booker.

Favorite Quote:

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier

Fun Fact:

I have been to 8 countries outside of the U.S.

Inferno Club Role:

• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 12 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer C License
• U.S. Soccer D License
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 9v9
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Collegiate Level (2 years)
• High School Level (2 years)
• Middle School Level (2 years)
• Youth Club Level (5 years)

Playing Experience:

• Elizabethtown College Soccer (1994-1995)
• ELCO High School Varsity Soccer (1990-1993)

Education:

• ELCO High School ’18 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach D resides in Scheafferstown, PA with his wife Billie and 3 daughters.

Favorite Quote:

“Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good.” – Trinity Rodman

Inferno Club Role:

• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 15 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer D License
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 9v9
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7
• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 4v4
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Youth Club Level (2 years)
• Various camps and clinics (5+ years)

Playing Experience:

• PA Classics (2018-2019)
• Penn Legacy Soccer Club (2014-2018)

Education:

• Susquehanna University ’23 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Hempfield HS ’19 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Julia resides in Elizabethtown, PA, with her golden retriever, Bella, and bearded dragon, Smalls.

Favorite Quote:

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh

Fun Fact:

I love to golf in my free time!

Inferno Club Role:

• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 14 (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• High School Level (1 year)
• Youth Club Level (2 years)

Playing Experience:

• Millersville University Club (2023-present)
• Lancaster Inferno U20 (2022-2023)
• Manheim Township High School (2018-2023)

Education:

• Millersville University – current student (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Manheim Township High School ’23 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Madison resides in Lancaster, PA and attends Millersville University.

Favorite Quote:

“ “You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.” – Michael Phelps

Fun Fact:

I love going to the beach and spending time with friends and family!

Inferno Club Role:

• Head Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 11 (2023-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• Pursuing U.S. Soccer D License
• U.S. Soccer E License
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Awards & Accomplishments:

• L-L league Section II Champion (2018 )
• District 3 Finalist (2017)

Coaching Experience:

• High School Level (14 years)
• Youth Club Level (8 years)

Playing Experience:

• Manheim Central HS (2000-2004)

Education:

• Roger Williams University ’09 ((Bachelor of Architecture)
• Manheim Central HS ’04 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Snavely resides in Manheim with his wife Emily and their 4 daughters.

Favorite Quote:

“You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light.” – Kobe Bryant

Fun Fact:

I’m an avid Tottenham and Ajax supporter. In 2001 I was lucky enough to play in a youth tournament in Amsterdam and while I was there I got to see Ajax play AC Milan during a preseason friendly.

Inferno Club Role:

• Assistant Coach of Lancaster Inferno FC 11 (2023-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• Youth Club Level (4 years)

Playing Experience:

• Widener University (2003-2007)
• Delsea High School Varsity Soccer (1999-2003)

Education:

• Widener University ’07 (BSN, RN)
• Delsea High School ’03 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Lauren resides in Lampeter PA with her husband, Travis of 16 years and three children, Kylie (13), Addyson (11), and Travis (8).

Favorite Quote:

“Everything happens for a reason.”

Fun Fact:

I still play in two soccer leagues: women’s and coed!

Francisco Cleaves holds a USSF C License and coached the Lancaster Inferno first team from 2014 to 2021. Francisco was named East Conference Coach of the Year by the UWS in 2018 and 2019, in recognition for Inferno’s success on the field. In 2018, Lancaster Inferno was East Conference Champions, as well as runner’s up to the National Championship. In 2019, Inferno won a back-to-back East Conference Championship, and was a semi-finalist in the National Tournament.

Cleaves has a long history of leading teams to championships. While playing for Bryan College, the team won the NCCAA championship and he was named an NCCAA All-American. He was inducted into the Bryan College Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. His collegiate coaching experience includes organizing and coaching a women’s intramural soccer program. He also coached at Tennessee Tech University (D1) men’s program while a graduate student there.

His high school coaching experience includes leading the Lakeshore High School Men’s Team to state championships from 1989 to 1991. He then developed the first ever Lakeshore High School Women’s Team and led them to winning seasons from 1991 to 1996, including state runner-up in 1993 when he was awarded Coach of the Year by the Detroit Free Press. From 1996 to 1999 he continued on with the Lakeshore Men’s Soccer Team leading them to district championships and a number 1 ranking. Specializing in defense, Cleaves lent his expertise to the LaPorte High School Women’s Soccer Team in 2001.

Inferno Club Roles:

• Youth Goalkeeper Coach (2022-present)
• USL Academy Goalkeeper Coach (2024-present)

Coaching Licenses & Certifications:

• United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Goalkeeping Diploma
• SafeSport & Concussion Certifications

Coaching Experience:

• High School Level (5 years)
• Youth Club Level (3 years)

Playing Experience:

• Donegal High School Varsity Soccer (2006-2010)

Playing Awards & Accomplishments:

• Donegal High School Hall of Fame
• District Finalist and State Champion ’09 and ’10

Education:

• Messiah College ’14 (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Donegal HS ’10 (High School Diploma)

Personal:

Coach Snyder resides in Willow Street, PA with her spouse Benjamin, and 3 kids.

Favorite Quote:

“The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.” -Mia Hamm

Fun Fact:

I love to run long distance. I’m always looking to sign up for another race!

Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Chris Weibel, holds his bachelor’s in Physical Fitness from Houghton College.

Weibel’s coaching experience includes working as Strength & Conditioning Coach, Physical Education Teacher, and Head Varsity Basketball Coach from 2019-2021 at Lancaster County Christian School. Previously, he was the Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Veritas Academy from 2011-2018, where he recorded the most wins in the school’s history.

Chris has over 10 years of experience leading speed & agility training for athletes at the youth, high school, collegiate, post-collegiate, and national team levels. He joined Lancaster Inferno in 2014. He not only contributes to the club’s on-field success, he also serves Operations Coordinator.

2025/2026 Coaching Assignments