learn from the best...train with the best! we’ve assembled an elite coaching staff for our 6-week winter Academy programS offering high quality sports performance and position specific training. see our curriculum at the bottom to learn more!
Then JOIN THE MOVEMENT this winter to Learn From The Best and Train With The Best at our Elite Winter Training Academy
hosted at The Far Post’s Brand-New state-of-the-art Indoor Turf arena in Limerick, PA!
New this Winter! Black Bear’s Winter Foundations Academy is for beginner to intermediate boys and girls in grades 2nd-4th looking to grow their passion for the game and improve their fundamentals and team play in a fun/challenging environment. This co-ed program is designed to improve players' fundamental skills and understanding of team play throughout the Winter in preparation for their middle school or recreational program lacrosse seasons. Players will be grouped by grade and experience for this program.
Black Bear’s Position Training Academy is back for year 2! The Position Training Academy is designed for Intermediate and Advanced Girls in grades 5-8 with at least 2 years of playing experience who are seeking to develop advanced skills to excel at their position (Goaltender, Defense, Midfield, and Attack). Players will be pushed beyond their current skill sets in a competitive team-first environment.
Register for Black Bear’s 2026
Winter Training Academies
Where? The Far Post’s indoor turf arena in
Limerick, PA
Who? Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced Boys and Girls Lacrosse Players in grades 2nd-8th
When?
Wednesdays Starting Jan 21 through Feb 25
co-ed Winter Foundations Academy for grades 2nd-4th 7pm-8pm
position training academy for girls in grades 5th-8th 7pm-8pm
position training academy for boys in grades 5th-8th 8pm-9pm
COST? $375 per player
Nikki our MS & HS Director and 2028 Head Coach. She began her lacrosse career in Delco, having grown up in Aldan and attending Penn Wood Sr. HS. She had an amazing high school coach, Kathleen Geiger, who influenced her greatly and prepared her for a collegiate career.
Nikki then attended Millersville University, on a partial scholarship, and played 4 years, having been named a captain her senior year. Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Athletic Coaching, with the goal of becoming a Sports’ Psychologist, she fell in love with the idea of coaching foremost.
She was in luck, as the assistant coach at Millersville left right as Nikki was graduating. She got to coach alongside Barb Waltman for 4 seasons, while also earning a master’s degree in Sport Administration. This then led to a head coaching position at Widener University.
At WU Nikki was the head women’s lacrosse coach and assistant field hockey coach for 5 years. She built the lacrosse program up, breaking a few records and getting them into post-season play her last 3 seasons. After getting married and a 2 nd child on the way, she stepped down to be at home for a few years. But she didn’t leave lacrosse.
Perkiomen Valley HS was searching for a head lacrosse coach. She had recently moved into the area and took over for 6 years. After this she became a Rec League, Middle School and High School referee while also coaching club. One year with 380 Lacrosse followed up by 11 years with Dynamite Lacrosse. While at Dynamite she held the position of Recruiting Director for a few years and then Assistant Director. In the middle of this she was coaching PV youth lacrosse for 7 years.
Alexa Maloney our 2030/2031 Head Coach. After graduating from Methacton High School, she attended Division III, Allegheny College, playing attack as a four-year starter and senior captain. In college, she was a part of the NCAA Career in Sports Forum as well as the NCAA Branch Rickey Mentorship Program for coaching. Previously coached for Dynamite Lacrosse for 8 years and has refereed for youth lacrosse programs.