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Historic First: Pamela McDonald Leads Doral Academy’s Boys Soccer Team To Victory At State Championship

McDonald, who has led the team for 13 years, said there have been times when people haven't recognized her role because she's a woman.

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March 8, 2021

For the first time in the 44-year history of the Florida High School Athletic Association, a woman has coached a boys’ high school soccer team to win the state championship.

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Pamela McDonald coached the Doral Academy’s Firebirds to a 2-1 victory over Niceville on Saturday night in the 6A final in DeLand.

McDonald, who has led the team for 13 years, said there have been times when people haven’t recognized her role because she’s a woman.

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