When watching a sporting event, have you ever noticed the coaches on the sidelines? The teachers and leaders who are in charge of shaping and challenging athletes to be the best they can be? Mike Paulo has. He’s one of them. But at nearly 300 pounds and on three medications to control high blood pressure, he’s aware he’s gotten away from practicing what he preaches.
Paulo, 58, is the head softball coach at Elmhurst College and father of four daughters. In September, the first of his girls is getting married. His goal?
“I’d like to be at my wedding weight of 31 years ago, 225 pounds.
“As a former athlete and now a college coach, I do know the benefits of hard work and dedication,” Paulo, of Woodridge, says.
Game on!