Paul Mendes
	Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil Residence: Coupeville, WA College: University of Washington Head Coach: Coupeville High School 5-time KingCo Coach of the Year 1984,1989,1992, 1998,2003 Assistant at Seattle Pacific from 1986-1995 NCSC All-Conference Player 1976 4 Year Letterman

One of the most respected high school coaches in the area, Paul coached at
Newport High, his alma mater, for 24 years. He  guided the Knights to
numerous achievements over the years. They were Kingco Champs in 1984, 1989,
1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004.

At the state level they were quarterfinalists in 1990 and 1995, runners-up
in 1989 and 1998. Paul's first year as coach, 1982 they captured the State
Championship as they did again in 2003. He has been honored as Kingco coach
of the year five times, 1984, 1989, 1992, 1998 and 2003.

Paul also served as Head Coach and Athletic Director at the Seattle Academy
of Arts and Sciences from 1984-1992.

At the college level he was assistant at Seattle Pacific from 1986-1995
helping the Falcons to National Championships in 86 and 93. He also served
as an assistant to Frank Gallo and the University of Washington in 1981.

Paul had a promising professional playing career cut short by a serious
broken leg in his rookie year of 1977 with the Seattle Sounders. Paul
returned to the team in 1978 , but retired at the end of the season as a
result of lingering complications.

Paul had an outstanding college career at the University of Washington as a
four year starter and three year All- Conference performer.

Paul is currently a teacher and soccer coach at Coupeville High School on
Whidbey Island.