Burns Resigns as Women's Soccer Coach

Paul Burns has resigned his position as head women's soccer coach at Austin College.

"We appreciate Paul's time and effort creating and providing leadership to our women's soccer program the last 17 years," said athletics director David Norman. "We wish him well in his future endeavors."

Burns is the only coach in Kangaroo women's soccer history, helping to create the program in 1996 and compiling a 176-117-26 record in his 17 years at the helm. Through his time at Austin College, Burns led the 'Roos to four straight American Southwest Conference East Division titles from 1999-2002, and an ASC championship in 2000. He also led the 'Roos to two NCAA National Tournament berths in 1999 and 2000.

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. 

About Austin College 

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope's influential book Colleges that Change Lives.