PHONE: (419) 785-2865

FAX: (419) 783-2369

EMAIL: cpaulino@defiance.edu

Cayleb Paulino is in his first season as an assistant men's soccer coach at Defiance College.  He began his coaching career as a student assistant for his alma mater, Wilmington College in 2011. In addition to his current duties with Ohio Extreme and Defiance, he plays semi-professional indoor soccer with the Cincinnati Saints

At Wilmington, Paulino was a four year varsity lettermen from 2007 through 2010 and served as a team captain in his junior and senior seasons. His collegiate honors include 56 consecutive starts, being named Second-Team All-Ohio Academic in 2009 and 2010 and First-Team Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference in 2009 and 2010. Paulino graduated with a bachelor of science in health and physical education, to go along with a minor in coaching. 

Paulino was also very involved in Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in his college career, as he was a part of the organization all four years. From 2008 to 2010, he then was a SAAC representative for the OAC and moved up the ladder to eventually become Vice President of SAAC at Wilmington.

Prior to college, the former Sidney High student was a soccer standout and still holds the Sidney career scoring record with 56 goals. Paulino was also an employee of the city, as he worked for the Parks and Recreation Department in the summer from 2007 through 2011 and the local YMCA from 2004 through 2007.

Paulino is studying for a master’s degree in education with a coaching concentration for Defiance College.