Paul McCord

Biography

Named an assistant coach on Mindy McCord's first USF lacrosse staff, Paul McCord spent nine seasons with the JU women's lacrosse program (2011-20), working with head coach Mindy McCord to launch the program to conference and national success and elevating from assistant to associate head coach in July 2015. An innovative offense mind, McCord oversaw the recruiting of USF's first classes (2023 and 2024) and developed an innovative roster management system to handle the growth of the Bulls' initial team as it prepared to compete in a 2023-24 exhibition season. He was instrumental in the launch of USF women's lacrosse, contributing to one of the most successful inaugural seasons in NCAA history as the Bulls posted a 13–5 record and reached the American Conference Championship game. During his tenure at JU, the Dolphins posted a 136-44 record with 15 conference championships. McCord reached out to former NBA player Bo Kimble to implement a 'run and gun' offense into lacrosse, earning the Dolphins 17 NCAA statistical championships. Before focusing on lacrosse, McCord enjoyed a successful career in football, playing for the Dallas Cowboys (training camp), Ohio Cannon, and Baltimore Ravens, and serving as an intern with the Ravens under head coach Brian Billick (1999-2001), part of the organization that won Super Bowl XXXV. He also coached at Hofstra University, Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, and founded LaxManiax Lacrosse Club in 2006.