The Virginia Youth Soccer Association welcomes back Paul Shaw as Assistant Technical Director
Fredericksburg, VA, (November 12, 2024) – VYSA is thrilled to announce the addition of Paul Shaw to its team as Assistant Technical Director. With a proven track record and hands-on experience in player development and coaching education, Paul brings valuable expertise to support the VYSA member clubs.
In this role, Shaw will be working closely with Technical Director Gordon Miller, to ensure the support of the VYSA’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Their combined experience will prove invaluable as VYSA begins to launch several initiatives in the VYSA’s new Strategic Plan.
Comment from Gordon Miller, VYSA Technical Director:
“I am pleased to have Paul Shaw join the VYSA in the role of Assistant Technical Director. Paul’s recent experiences as a head coach at the collegiate level, combined with his ongoing role as one of the top Coach Educator’s for U.S. Soccer, will add a great deal to further the technical growth and development of the game here in Virginia. Paul is a caring and exceptional teacher who guides, mentors, and develops people to become the best they can be. On a personal level, it is a real pleasure to have him rejoin the team.”
Comment from Don Rawson, VYSA Executive Director:
“Paul Shaw’s return to the VYSA Technical staff is an exciting announcement for the Virginia Youth Soccer Association and all its member clubs. As I traveled throughout Virginia over the last three years, it was clear that the clubs recalled how much they appreciated Paul’s contributions to the game and his role as a mentor to clubs while he was on the VYSA staff. Gordon and Paul are tremendous leaders and make a great team!”
Comment from Paul Shaw:
“Thank you to VYSA President Bill Phillips, Executive Director Don Rawson, and Technical Director Gordon Miller for this opportunity. Coach Miller’s leadership, passion for the game, long term vision and mentorship is top class. I look forward to helping further the development of clubs, coaches, youth and our community as part of the VYSA technical team.”
Paul will begin his new role on December 1, 2024, and can be contacted via email: paul@vysa.com.
Media Contact:
Chloe Erazo
Virginia Youth Soccer Association
chloe@vysa.com