Foothill girls water polo coach Paden Mitchell, who in February guided the Knights to their first CIF-SS title since 2007, has resigned to be spend more time with his family, he recently confirmed.
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“I love leading the Knights but I also have two beautiful kids I want to spend time with and an amazing wife that I want to support (in her career),” Mitchell said. “Coaching at Foothill just wasn’t lining up for our family.”
“I leave Foothill with a heavy heart but I’m excited for what’s ahead — my new role as a full-time dad,” he added.
This past season, Mitchell led Foothill to the Division 1 crown with a 7-4 win against San Clemente in the final.
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In seven seasons under Mitchell, the Knights claimed seven league titles, a CIF SoCal Regional Division I crown in 2023 and reached three section finals.
“Most of all, I’m proud of the 30 student-athletes who achieved their dream of playing Division I college water polo,” he added.
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Mitchell said he will continue to coach club with SOCAL.
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