Paul Souders Last College: Clemson '04 Position: Associate Head Coach Experience: 4 years

Paul Souders is in his fifth season with the University of New Mexico, and his third as associate head coach. Since arriving at New Mexico, Souders has continued to aid the Lobo success story on the pitch. With Souders in tow, UNM has qualified for three of NCAA College Cups, has claimed the 2011 MPSF regular season and post-season titles, and recorded the first undefeated season in program history (18-0-4).

Following the 2011 season, Souders was named the Far West Region Assistant Coach of the Year, the first such honor of his career.

Souders' responsibilities include recruiting, particularly internationally, attacking, academics, as well as some aspects of the fall schedule, and all of spring scheduling, along with other duties.

A native of Dallas and a graduate of Coppell High School, Souders earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education at Clemson University. Souders also played in the United States Olympic Pool for Under-23. He has coaching experience with the New Mexico State U-16 team. Souders was also a graduate assistant in 2004 at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to coming to New Mexico Souders, 31, spent three seasons at Dayton, helping the Flyers to a 27-18-11 overall record. In addition to the success on the field, Souders has coached four former Flyers who have played professionally in North America and Europe. Dayton finished the 2007 campaign 10-4-5 overall and advanced to the opening round of the 2007 Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Championship. The Flyers completed the season on a six-game unbeaten streak, had two players selected to the All-Atlantic 10 and NSCAA/adidas® Middle Atlantic Region teams and finished No. 8 in the regional rankings.

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