Winter Skills & Speed Training
Lancaster Inferno is offering two month-long Skills & Speed Training sessions this winter. Both sessions are open to all girls, regardless of club affiliation.
Each one-hour session includes 30 minutes of technical training and 30 minutes of speed and agility work, giving athletes dedicated time to develop their skills, movement, and athleticism.
The program is led by Lancaster Inferno USL W Head Coach Stephanie Cleaves and USL Academy Assistant Coach Rachel Eberly.
Each session is limited to 30 players.
Skills & Speed Training Sessions:
Winter Session I
December 8, 2026-January 7, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Age Groups & Times:
6:00-7:00 PM — U10-U14 (2012-2017 birth years)
No sessions during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday break.
Winter Session II
January 19-February 11, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Age Groups & Times:
6:00-7:00 PM — U10-U14 (2012-2017 birth years)
7:00-8:00 PM — U15-U19 (2008-2012 birth years)
Location:
Listrak (100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543). Sessions are planned for the outdoor turf field at Kramer Field. In the event of unreasonably cold temperatures or inclement weather, training will move indoors (Foundry 48 entrance).
Cost:
$240 – Open to players regardless of club affiliation / $200 for Lancaster Inferno players
$35 per session for single-session spots, if available.
Full payment is due before the start date. If you have scheduling concerns, please contact Stephanie Cleaves to discuss possible adjustments.
Equipment:
For indoor training, indoor soccer shoes or sneakers are recommended. For outdoor training on the turf at Kramer Field, turf shoes or cleats are recommended, depending on conditions. Players should bring both indoor and outdoor shoes, along with water and a soccer ball.
Meet the Coaches
Stephanie Cleaves
Stephanie Cleaves is the head coach of Lancaster Inferno’s USL W League First Team and also coaches Inferno’s U11 Academy team. Her playing career includes three colleges – Philadelphia University, Millersville University, and Houghton University – as well as Lancaster Inferno’s First Team and the Honduras Women’s National Team.
Coaching Licenses & Certifications:
- U.S. Soccer Talent Reporter (2025-present)
- U.S. Soccer B, C, and D Licenses
- U.S. Soccer SheChampions Certificate
Coaching Experience:
- Pro-Am Level (9+ years)
- Collegiate Level (6 years)
- ODP Level (5 years)
- High School Level (1 year)
- Youth Club Level (11+ years)
Playing Experience:
- Lancaster Inferno – First Team
- Honduras Women’s National Team
- Philadelphia University, Millersville University & Houghton University
Rachel Eberly
Rachel Eberly is a George Mason University alum and a co-captain of Lancaster Inferno’s USL W League First Team. Recognized for her play and leadership, she has earned Inferno Player of the Match honors three times.
Playing Experience
- Lancaster Inferno First Team (2022–present)
- Co-captain
- Three-time Player of the Match
- Helped lead Inferno to the 2023 UWS National Final Four and the 2024 USL W League playoffs
- George Mason University
- 2024 Provost Scholar Athlete Award
Coaching Experience
- Elizabethtown College Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (2026–present)
- Lancaster Inferno USL Academy Assistant Coach (2026–present)
- Experience coaching youth camps and clinics, as well as individual and small-group training
