FC Richmond is pleased to announce our new Director of College Planning, Lucas Paulini! As the Director of College Planning, Lucas will provide our high school players with resources and guidance to navigate the college recruiting process.  

Lucas currently serves as an Assistant Coach for the VCU Rams Men’s Soccer team. Prior to coaching the Rams, he spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Houston Baptist University, where he helped guide the program to 17 wins. 

Prior to joining HBU, Lucas spent two seasons at Virginia Commonwealth University as the Director of Operations where he assisted in planning and conducting daily training sessions, film breakdown and scouting report development.

Lucas, a VCU Men’s Soccer standout, earned CAA All-First Team honors after just one season. He also earned All-Region recognition in each of his four collegiate seasons. He was the first Ram to sign a professional contract under head coach Dave Giffard. He signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2011 where he played for four seasons. 

”We our very happy to welcome Lucas Paulini to the FC Richmond team. Lucas' vast college experience will provide our players and families valuable support and resources necessary to navigate the college recruiting landscape,” shares FC Richmond’s Executive Director, Trip Ellis.

Please help welcome Lucas to the FC Richmond team!