Western Mustangs Sports

Paul Midgley
 
Head Coach – Swimming
Western University
 
2002-2024* (22 seasons)
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-2019
2019-2020
2020-2021 (COVID, no competitive sports season)
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
 
Education:

• University of Florida
• Coaching Certification: Level 4-ChPC

Experiences:

• Montreal native with a passion for swimming developed from his own Olympic participation.
• Competed in the 1976 Olympics as a swimmer.
• Coached Canada’s national swim team, participating in the Olympics three times (1992, 2008, and others not specified).
• Head coach of the London Aquatic Club for 24 years before joining Western in September 2002.
• Guided the women’s swim team to OUA championships for five consecutive years (2008-2009 to 2012-2013), with the exception of the 2010-2011 season when no awards were given.
• Athletes under his coaching have broken numerous national records.
• OUA Coach of the Year eight times (6 Women and 2 Men).
• Resides in London, Ontario, with his wife Gloria of 39 years and four children.
• Paul Midgley's extensive career as both an athlete and coach showcases his dedication and successful contribution to the sport of swimming, both at the national and international levels. His leadership at Western has solidified the university's swimming teams as competitive forces in Canadian collegiate swimming

Last Updated: May, 2026