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Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Women's Soccer to Host Clinic on March 30th

Women's Soccer to Host Clinic on March 30th

NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—The MCLA Women's Soccer Program is proud to announce their Girls High School Clinic will take place this March.

THE BASICS:

  • Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
  • Where: MCLA Athletics Complex – West Shaft Road
  • Cost: $40.00 (Checks Payable to MCLA Women's Soccer – no refunds after Wednesday, March 26)
  • Mail to: Deb Raber, MCLA Athletics – Girls High School Clinic, 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
  • Registration Forms *MUST* be brought to the clinic
  • Open to girls in grades 7 thru 12

CLINIC HIGHLIGHTS

  • Technical Training
  • Goalkeeper Session
  • Tactical Training
  • Small Sided & Full Games
    • Learning in a fun and supportive environment

REGISTRATION

  • To help us to better prepare for an awesome afternoon of soccer, please mail this completed form and check with enough time to be received by March 28
  • Please read carefully and complete each section
  • *Walk-ins are, of course, welcome, but *MUST BRING THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORMS* along with payment
  • If you have questions about the clinic, please get in touch with Clinic Director, Deb Raber 413.662.5355 or Deborah.Raber@mcla.ed.

PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT

  • Remain at the camp / clinic at all times unless attendees are with the director or other camp / clinic staff.
  • Attend and participate in all sessions and activities unless otherwise specified.
  • Be on time for all activities.
  • Report any injuries to the Clinic Director.
  • Cooperate with other campers and staff members.

Attendees understand that:

  • Participation in illegal activities will result in immediate expulsion from the clinic.
  • Violations of the safety or well-being of any person will not be tolerated.
  • No refunds will be made to students dismissed from the program for violations of the participant code of conduct.

ABOUT COACH RABER:

Since 2000, Deb Raber has been the Head Women's Soccer Coach at MCLA. During this time, she has led the Trailblazers to victory on and off the field.

United Soccer Coaches Awards: two All-New England selections, three Scholar All-East selections, 18 Awards for Ethics, eight Team Academic Awards

MASCAC: 53 All-Conference selections, three conference Player of the Year selections, two Rookie of the Year selections, 1 Woman of the Year, 2010 conference regular season champs, three-time coach of the year

Coach Raber's career is shaped by her degrees in Education and Psychology. Raber's undergraduate Education degree at Green Mountain College and Master's of Education with a focus in Athletic Counseling from Springfield College are the groundwork for her supportive coaching style.

Coach Raber's influence within the soccer community is far-reaching, and her reputation is highly respected by leaders in the field. Named three times as MASCAC Coach of the Year, Raber also leads and instructs for the United Soccer Coaches. As a member of both the National Goalkeeper Staff and Field Player Staff, she instructs all levels of goalkeeping and youth through the Advanced National diplomas on the field player side. Raber has been very active with United Soccer Coaches, serving as the National Chair for the Scholar All-American Committee as well as a long-time member of the Ethics Committee.

In addition to her duties as head coach, Deb Raber also serves as the athletics department's Sports Performance Coach, covering strength and conditioning and student-athlete wellbeing. Her own personal interest in fitness is coupled with certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Functional Strength Coach, American Council on Exercise, Functional Movement Systems, and the Titleist Performance Institute.

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