Paul Jerrard

Assistant Coach

Paul Jerrard Bio – pronounced (Jurr-ARD) Texas Stars Assistant Coach Jerrard enters his first season with the Texas Stars as an Assistant Coach. The 43-year old has a solid history with the Dallas Stars, serving as an Assistant Coach for Dallas’ primary development affiliate, the Iowa Stars from 2005-2008. He stayed with Iowa as an Assistant Coach last season, as the AHL team was affiliated with Anaheim and known as the Iowa Chops. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native boasts a decade of coaching experience, including two years as an Assistant Coach with Pennsylvania’s Hershey Bears prior to moving to Iowa. In 2002-03, Jerrard was responsible for video as the Colorado Avalanche’s Assistant Coach. He also coached for four years at his alma mater, Lake Superior State University. Prior to joining Lake Superior State, Jerrard spent one year as Assistant Coach with Lowell in 1998-99. The Manitoban spent ten years as a defenseman in professional hockey, having been drafted by the New York Rangers in the ninth round (173rd overall) of the 1983 Entry Draft. He was traded to the Minnesota North Stars in October of 1988 and skated in five games for Minnesota that season. Jerrard played parts of six seasons with Kalamazoo (IHL) and was a member of the 1997 Calder Cup winning Hershey Bears. Jerrard is certified in strength and conditioning (CSCS) and is a member of the National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA). Paul and his wife Cheryl have two children: Meaghan and Catherine.