Paul Burns joined the Austin College staff in August 1995 to serve as the women's soccer programs first head coach when it was elevated to varsity status in the Fall of 1996.

Burns has made a positive impact on the young program, as the Austin College women's soccer program has posted a 91-52-13 overall record in its first seven seasons.  The Kangaroos won four straight American Southwest Conference East Division titles (1999-2002), in addition to the first-ever ASC Tournament title in 2000. The Austin College women's soccer program has also made two appearances in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament (1999 and 2000).

A native of England, Paul received his bachelor's degree in sports science at the University of Staffordshire and completed his teaching certification at DeMontfort University (England).

In 1995, Burns received a masters degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia with an emphasis in sports psychology and exercise science.

While at the University of Missouri, he was head coach for the Tigers' men's soccer club, and also served as head soccer coach at Columbia's Stephens College.

An accomplished soccer player, Burns was a member of the Staffordshire University team and was a member of a Staffordshire squad that reached the United Kingdom National Finals.

Paul is married to Holly and they have two children, Jade, 4 years, and McKinlee, 9 months.