Granite Bay High School has announced the hiring of Paul O’Brien, who will be just the second soccer coach in school history, replacing 19-year, nationally recognized head coach Steve Fischer.

The program began in 1996 and was one of the most successful coaches in Sac-Joaquin Section history.

O'Brien has been a part of the Placer United staff since 1998. Below are his credentials, courtesy of Placer United's website.

Credentials

• USSF National B License
• USSF National C License
• NSCAA Goal Keeping 1 – Diploma
• NSCAA Goal Keeping 2 – Diploma

Coaching Experience

• MLS Player Combine Assistant Coach, Florida (2013)
• San Jose Earthquakes Regional Center Coach (2010-2013)
• CDA USSF Academy Coach (2009-2011)
• Placer United Soccer Club (1999-Present)
• Hibernians Soccer Club, SoCal (1990-1999)
• Dunseedy United F.C., Ireland (1987-1990)
• 2008 ODP Boys 95 State Team Coach
• District 6 87 Boys: Coach 2001
• District 6 88 Boys: Coach 2002
• District 6 91 Boys: Coach 2004
• Del Oro High School (2003-2009)

Administrative Experience

• Placer United Director of Soccer Operations (2014-present)
• Placer United: Boys Coaching Director (2006-2014)
• CDA USSF Academy Coaching Director (2010-2011)
• Placer United: Vice Manager (2004-2009)

To read more about the hire and Fischer's departure, read this story in The Press Tribune.