Previously a volunteer assistant with the Cal Poly women’s soccer program from 2017-20, Paige Johnson is in her second season as an assistant coach with the Mustangs in 2023.

A native of nearby Arroyo Grande, Johnson spent the 2021 season as an assistant with Division II Cal State Monterey Bay where she helped the Otters to a 7-7-5 overall finish.

During her first stint with Cal Poly, Johnson – who holds a United States Soccer Federation Class D Coaching License – concurrently coached with Central Coast United SC. She has also previously served as a technical trainer for Colorado United FC.

As a midfielder and defender with Butler (2012-15), Johnson helped the Bulldogs to the 2015 Big East Tournament championship as a senior and a 16-7-1 overall mark. She made a career best 13 appearances for Butler as a junior in 2014. A graduate of Arroyo Grande HS, Johnson was an all-league honoree as a senior after playing seven years with the Central Coast Condors club program (whom she co-captained to a state championship in 2010).