Entering 2013 season
Paul Holohan enters his fourth season at San Diego State, but brings a wealth of soccer experience to The Mesa. In addition to his role as the Aztecs[apos] assistant coach, Holohan currently is in his third year as Director of Coaching at Carlsbad Elite since joining in January 2011. Paul was a U.S. Development Academy Coach with the Nomads Soccer Club here in San Diego for 10 years before that.
Holohan has enjoyed considerable success in the coaching ranks of club and collegiate soccer. With the Nomads, he has coached teams to several State and Regional championships, including a Red Bull NL17 National Championship in 2007. Holohan has also coached the Nomads BU19s to a 2005 state cup and Region IV title and a trip to the USYSA National Championships in Orlando, Fla.
Holohan was also on the UC San Diego coaching staff for 10 years under head coach Derek Armstrong. During his tenure, Holohan assisted Armstrong in leading the Tritons with their transition from the NCAA Division III ranks to the Division II level. He helped UCSD to five CCAA postseason appearances, includidng a the program[apos]s first-ever NCAA D-II Tournament appearance in 2003.
At UCSD, Holohan assisted with all aspects of the program, including scheduling, recruiting, scouting and travel. Paul took over the program as head coach for the 2007 campaign.
Holohan starred at Boston College of the Atlantic Coast Conference, graduating with a communications and finance degree in 1994.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Holohan played professionally for the Shamrock Rovers FC and Home Farm FC in the Eircome League of Ireland, as well as the English club Preston North End.