In Chris Paul's first full season as the head coach of the Mastodons, they set and met multiple goals. This past season the `Dons won 12 games. Not only did they set a new Division I win record with their win total, but that was the total number of wins for the previous two seasons.

The Mastodons also wrapped up 2006-07 ranked in the top 100 of the NCAA for Division I women's basketball in multiple categories. IPFW was 81st in free-throw percentage (.720) and 66th in three-point field goals per game (5.4). The Mastodons just missed the top 100 in blocked shots per game (#107) and steals per game (#117).

The Mastodons upset Toledo and Butler, and almost upset Indiana, falling by one point to the Hoosiers. The Mastodons also knocked down their first road opponent since the 04-05 season after defeating in-state rival and now conference rival IUPUI.

Paul took over head coaching duties of the team on December 21, 2005 after Bruce Patterson resigned from the position.

Paul finished his first season at the helm with a 6-14 record after the Mastodons started the season going 1-7. On March 22, 2006, Paul was officially named the head coach of the women. Paul has amassed an 18-31 career record since taking over as the head coach.

At IPFW, Paul is responsible for all daily activities, which include practice, game preparation, recruiting and coaching defensive schemes.

Paul has served in multiple capacities at IPFW. He was previously the Associate Head Coach for the Mastodons, a position he held for two plus seasons. Paul spend the previous three seasons as first assistant coach for the women.

Prior to IPFW, Paul spent six years as an assistant coach at the University of St. Francis under Bruce Patterson. While at USF, Paul was responsible for daily activities, including practice, recruiting and game preparation.

Paul received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1994 from the University of St. Francis. While at USF he was a four-year letter winner, and holds the school record for assists in a game (18) and is sixth All-Time with 147 assists in a season.

In his limited free time Paul assists in coaching his son Jalen's t-ball, flag football and basketball teams.

Paul resides in Fort Wayne with his wife Trisha, a partner at Barrett & McNagny, and their three children; sons Jalen (9) and Jackson (5) and daughter Jersey (1).