Paul Ellis

Paul has trained the Elite for the past four years (seven seasons) and will be taking over as head coach in Fall 2007.

Paul is the director of Soccer Education and Training in Soccer Academy. He came to the USA in 1985. He played soccer extensively in Great Britain before joining Soccer Academy. He was the Head Coach at Lake Braddock HS and was appointed Coach at George Mason University for many years. He is a USSF A License Coach and a NSCAA Premier Coach. Paul was appointed to US Region 1 staff and was the head coach to Region 1 teams playing internationally in China, Germany , France, Denmark and Britain. He was also appointed to the JCP Metro Area coaching staff and conducts both USSF and NSCAA coaching courses providing Adult Coach training. A dynamic presenter, his coaching services are in high demand. Paul is committed to ensuring that Soccer academy offers the finest state of the art programs for players and teams. Paul is dedicated to the quality of training programs and staff provided by Soccer Academy. Paul is Married to Jennifer and has two children Courtney and Brad.

Girls Asst Coach GMU, Regional ODP, USSF A license, NSCAA Premier Diploma, Instructor for USSF & NSCAA training for coaches

His Father John Ellis was Asst Coach to April Hendrichs Girls National Team

His Sister Jillian Ellis is UCLA girls  head coach.  She also coached National U21 women.