Entering his 18th year as head coach of the Trinity College Men's Squash team, Paul Assaiante is coming off his thirteenth consecutive winning season. The Trinity Bantams have won 282 out of 292 matches, and have a record of 224 consecutive victories. Paul has also coached the Trinity Men's Tennis Squad for 15 of the last 17 seasons, having a 163-71 record.
In 2010, Paul coached both the United States Squash Team, and the USA Men's team, which played at the World championships. Paul was named the United States Olympic Committee Coach of the Year twice, and was given the USSRA President's award in 2003-4 for his lifelong contribution to the sport.
Besides coaching squash, Assaiante has served as the director of athletic development at Trinity for six years, spearheading the College's effort to upgrade its athletic facilities. In a short time, Assaiante has played a pivotal role in the fund-raising efforts, which have already produced two new synthetic outdoor fields and the nation's premier squash facility for the College. In all, more than $7 million has been raised.
Paul has been called the “Winningest” coach in college sport history, and is also a professional speaker and author. He has written two books, Championship Tennis by the Experts: How to Play Championship Tennis, with Vic Braden and Run to the Roar: Coaching to Overcome Fear with James Zug.
Paul is a very committed coach and thinks of his Trinity as less of a team, and more of a family. His athletes come from a very diverse ethnic background, and despite their differences Paul pushes them to perfect their sport, stating that he “Cannot accept anyone ever not trying their best,”. Paul declares that he could care less about whether his team wins or loses, he just wants to see their best effort.