 Staff Bio:
Raphael was born and raised in Anapolis, Goias, Brazil, where he started playing soccer at a young age and developed his skills through the game of Futsal. He moved to the United States at age 9.
Raphael was an Ashland High School varsity starter for 4 years, earning two Southern-MA All-Star awards and MVP of the Southern-MA Div 1 All-Star Game in 2003, with a record of 56 goals and 27 assists over four years. Following high school he attended Franklin Pierce University 2005-2008 where he was a NCAA Div2 National Finalist as a freshman in 2005, and earned NCAA Adidas First Team All-American Honors as a sophmore in 2006. Raphael transfered to Central Connecticut State University in 2008 and played there as a senior, during which he was invited to play in the New England All-Star Game. After graduating college, Raphael played professionally for Närpes Kraft FF in Finland in 2010.
Coaching:
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MYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coach 2011
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MPS Clinic Coaching Staff 2004-2007
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One-on-one Coach for individual players
Playing Experience:
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2010 played professionally for Kraft FF in Närpes, Finland
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2008-2010 Central Connecticut State University Starter
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2005-2007 Franklin Pierce university starter
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2004-2005 Brighton Academy Prep starter
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2000-2004 Ashland high School varsity starter
Accomplishments:
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Lead Franklin Pierce to D2 National Tournament as second leading scorer
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2006 named to First Team NCAA All-Conference, All-Regional, and Adidas All-America
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2003 Southern-MA Div 1 All-Star Game MVP
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