Biography:

Paul moved to the US in 2000 from Manchester, England. While in England, he played for a number of youth teams, representing the Manchester Football Association as well as Manchester Schools Football Association.  After his youth career Paul played semi-professionally for Curzen Ashton, Backup Borough & Witton Albion. During this time Paul also played three years at Staffordshire University while earning a Sport Science & Management Degree at Staffordshire University.

Since moving to the US Paul has served in coaching roles at the youth (MLS Next, ECNL & National League member clubs), collegiate (NAIA, D3, D2 & D1) and PDL (USL 2) levels.  Prior to joining Groves and United FC Michigan Paul worked as the Director of Coaching at Michigan Wolves, at the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association and as an assistant coach at the Michigan Bucks, before becoming the head coach in 2018.  While at the Bucks, they won two PDL national championships and two USA National Amateur Champions.

Since 2022, Paul is Executive Director at United FC. He also works part-time as MSYSA's Director of Coaching Education and an adjunct educator for US Soccers on their National Coaching License program (B & C levels).

He holds a US Soccer 'A’ License, US Youth Soccer 'National Youth’ License and Grassroots Instructor License. Additionally, Paul holds United Soccer Coaches 'Premier' and 'Director of Coaching' Diploma.