Dean Paul

John Carroll University Athletics

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Title

Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
Email

dpaul@jcu.edu

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Dean Paul enters his second season as Assistant Head Coach for the Blue Streaks in 2025. Prior to the 2025 campaign, Paul was named Defensive Coordinator.

In his first year as Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach, Paul coached one All-OAC selection, as graduate student linebacker Tyler Thimons earned First Team All-OAC honors.

Paul most recently enjoyed a successful 20-year run as the head coach for Ohio Northern. From 2004-23, Paul built a very strong program in Ada. He compiled a 121-77 record, a winning percentage of .611. The Polar Bears finished with a .500 record or better in 16 of his 20 campaigns.

At ONU, Paul's teams made two NCAA Playoff appearances in 2010 and 2015. Ohio Northern frequently competed in the OAC, finishing third or higher in the standings 10 times. The Polar Bears also made frequent trips overseas under Paul, with six ventures to Europe during his tenure. Additionally, Paul directed the program's football camps and served as a lecturer for a study skills class.

Prior to his time in Ada, Paul enjoyed a successful run at Thomas More College. Paul worked as the head coach for the Saints for five seasons, compiling a 40-12 record. Paul guided his 2001 squad to a perfect 10-0 regular season record. Thomas More finished its season with an 11-1 record and a final ranking of No. 18 in the AFCA poll.

Paul also spent assistant coaching stints at Mount Union, Allegheny, Tulane, the College of Wooster, and Fordham. He is a 1990 Mount Union graduate, earning All-OAC honors at running back in 1988 and 1990.

Paul is one of just two active NCAA Division III coaches to guide two different schools to playoff wins. He has coached a total of 33 All-Americans during his 24-year career. Paul's lifetime record of 161-89 places him in the top-10 winningest active coaches in NCAA D-III.

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