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Paul Harrison (American football coach)

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Paul Harrison
Biographical details
Bornc. 1949
Middleborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 2019(2019-03-04) (aged 69–70)
Lakeville, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materAndover Institute of Business
Unity
Suffolk
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
?–1983Middleborough HS
1984Dennis-Yarmouth Regional HS
1985–1989Southeastern Massachusetts
2017–2018UMass Dartmouth (assistant)
Basketball
?–1983Middleborough HS
1999–2000Massasoit CC
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2001–?Martha's Vineyard HS
?–?Framingham HS
2014–2019?Northbrook Academy
Head coaching record
Overall7–11 (college football)
16–26 (college basketball)

Paul Kenneth Harrison (c. 1949 – March 4, 2019) was an American football and basketball coach and athletic director. He was the first coach in Southeastern Massachusetts (now known as UMass Dartmouth) history as he coached there for their first five seasons. He also coached basketball for Massasoit Community College along with being the athletic directors for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Framingham High School, and Northbrook Academy.

Early life and education

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Harrison was born in 1949 in Middleborough, Massachusetts. He was the son of Paul and Winona Harrison. He attended and graduated from Andover Institute of Business with an Associate degree, Unity College with a Bachelor's degree in science, and Suffolk University for his Master's degree.

Coaching career

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Football

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Until 1983, Harrison coached high school football for Middleborough High School.[1]

In 1984, Harrison coached Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School.

In 1985, Harrison was hired by Southeastern Massachusetts to be the team's first head coach in program history. For the first three seasons he led the team as it was only a club team.[2] In 1988, the team's first non-club season, he led them to a 5–4 record with their first win ever coming against Western New England 23–15.[3] The following season would be his last with the team as they went 2–7.[4]

In 2017, Harrison returned to UMass Dartmouth as a volunteer assistant coach.[5]

Basketball

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Until 1983, Harrison coached Middleborough High School as a basketball coach alongside being the football coach. He coached his younger brother, David.[1]

In 1999, Harrison was hired by Massasoit Community College to be their women's basketball head coach, replacing Mike Boyle after a season without a team. In two seasons with the team he led them to a 16–26 record, neither of them above .500.[6]

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southeastern Massachusetts Corsairs (Club team) (1985–1987)
1985 Southeastern Massachusetts
1986 Southeastern Massachusetts
1987 Southeastern Massachusetts
Southeastern Massachusetts Corsairs (NCAA Division III independent) (1988–1989)
1988 Southeastern Massachusetts 5–4
1989 Southeastern Massachusetts 2–7
Southeastern Massachusetts: 7–11
Total: 7–11

College basketball

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Massasoit Warriors (NJCAA) (1999–2000)
1999–00 Massasoit 7–12
2000–01 Massasoit 9–14
Massasoit: 16–26 (.381)
Total: .381

Administrative career

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From 2001 until Harrison's death in 2019, he was the athletic director for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Framingham High School, and Northbrook Academy.[7] For Northbrook he was also the headmaster.[7]

Personal life

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For 31 years, Harrison was a teacher of business and social studies at Middleborough High School.[7]

For 22 years, Harrison coached tennis for boys and girls throughout many summer camps.

Harrison was a founding father and minister to the Rochester Congregational Church.

References

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  1. ^ a b Writer, Steven Sanchez, Staff. "Harrison: A born athlete". Taunton Daily Gazette. Retrieved March 2, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "UMass Dartmouth celebrates 30 years of football". Dartmouth. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "1988 Football Schedule". UMass Dartmouth. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "1989 Football Schedule". UMass Dartmouth. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "Paul Harrison - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Football Coaches". UMass Dartmouth. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "Massasoit CC Athletics". www.massasoitccwarriors.com. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Staff Writer. "Paul Harrison to serve as honorary marshal for North Middleboro parade". New Bedford Standard-Times. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
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