Paul DeAbreu joined the Lions coaching staff in 2011. In addition to working with the Lions, he is also the head coach of the Pickering Power Girls Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL) U15 and U17 teams. He has also been the assistant coach of the W-League’s Lady Lynx. In 2010, DeAbreu coached his Pickering girls U16 OYSL team to an undefeated season, which culminated in an OYSL Cup championship, an Ontario Cup championship and a national title.
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He has previously worked with head coach Carmine Isacco, where he served as an assistant with the Azzurri U18 boys team in 2008. He was also the head coach for the Unionville U18 boys’ team, where he coached the squad to a silver medal at the national championships. DeAbreu has also served as first assistant coach to the Guyana U20 women’s national team.