Coaches and Directors
Paul Root was named head coach of the Arizona Dolphins in July of 2019. Paul has been coaching in Phoenix since 2011, in a variety of capacities, Paul has coached at every level from rec league as the head coach and aquatics director at Moon Valley Country Club, Paul was the head coach for Phoenix Christian High School where he coached 1 athlete to athlete of the year. Paul spent 6 years with Phoenix Swim Club where he served as site director and head developmental coach. While with PSC Paul coached a multitude of state champions and sectional finalists. From 2016-2020 Paul was the inaugural head coach for men’s and women’s swimming at Arizona Christian University where he has had success on the individual level with All American finishes in relays and individual events. Also on the team side with top 12 finishes nationally as a team.
Paul and his wife Katie have 3 children and live in Phoenix.