Paul Thomas begins his second season as head coach of the Madonna women's soccer program in 2007.  Thomas became just the third coach in program history in the summer of 2006.

In his first season, Thomas guided the Crusaders to a 12-4-2 overall record and a second place finish in the WHAC regular season standings after putting up a 10-1-1 mark in conference play.

A native of Manchester, England, Thomas has been playing or coaching soccer for over 20 years.

As a player, Thomas has seen time with numerous clubs and teams including the Crewe Alexander Professional Football Club, Witton Albion Football Club and Saginaw Valley State University.  While at SVSU, Thomas was a all-conference selection in 2002.

His coaching background runs the gamut from summer camps to the professional ranks.  Thomas is also currently the Recreational Coaching Director for the Northville (MI) Soccer Association, the Director of Soccer Operations for the Michigan Nationals, a club coach with the Michigan Rush and a head coach in the Michigan girls Olympic Development Program.  Thomas has also held the position of Director of Training for the Midland (MI) Soccer Club and was an assistant coach at Saginaw Valley State from 2003-2004.

Thomas currently holds Advanced and Premier Diploma's from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), is a USSF B and C licensed coach, and holds a preliminary badge and coaching certificate from the English Football Association.

Thomas currently resides in Livonia with his wife, Sarah.

Thomas' Coaching Accomplishments at Madonna
- Ranks second all-time at Madonna for wins by a first year head coach with 12 in 2006
- Led Madonna to a second place finish in the WHAC regular season standings in his first year
- Guided the Crusaders to a WHAC Tournament semifinal appearance in his first season

Thomas' Year-by-Year Head Coaching Record at Madonna

Year W  L T  PCT  CW  CL CT  PCT  Postseason  2006  12  4  2  .722  10  1  1  .875     TOTALS  12  4  2  .722  128  93  16  .579