Paul Jennison

Head of Goalkeeping

  • With IMG Academy Since: 2020
  • Hometown: Middlesbrough, England

About Me:

Paul comes to IMG with a wealth of coaching teaching and playing experience. Paul has an extensive background in Goalkeeping development working with all age groups including: Youth, High School, Olympic Development Program, Development Academy, U.S Soccer Training Centers, College and PDL.

A big advocate of continuing education, Paul is actively involved in teaching U.S Soccer Grassroots courses.

Education/Accredations

  • USSF A-Youth License
  • USSF Grassroots Instructor License
  • United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
  • M.S Kinesiology (Coaching), Georgia Southern University, 2014
  • B.S Physical Education (Teacher Certification), Eastern Illinois University, 2008

Experience

  • Head Coach - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Women’s Soccer, 2020
  • Assistant/ Goalkeeping Coach - Northwestern University Women’s Soccer, 2017-2019
  • Assistant/ Goalkeeping Coach - Chicago F.C United PDL/USL 2, 2019
  • Staff Coach- F.C United Girl’s Development Academy, 2019
  • Director of Goalkeeping - Midwest Region Girls ODP, 2018-Present
  • Coaching Education Department- Illinois Youth Soccer Association, 2017-Present
  • Staff Coach – U.S Soccer Training Centers, 2015-2017
  • Director of Goalkeeping – Campton United Soccer Club, 2015-2017
  • Director of Goalkeeping – Illinois ODP, 2016-2017
  • Staff Coach/ Goalkeeping Coach- Illinois ODP, 2013-Present
  • Teacher and Head Boys/ Girls Varsity Coach- St. Charles East High School, 2008-2017