Coach Paul Peterson is from Sacramento, California, where he graduated from Mira Loma High School in 1991.  Following high school, he attended Butte Junior College and worked with his father at Peterson Candy Company.  In 1992 he joined the United States Army where he served in the Mechanized Infantry aboard M2A1 Bradley Fighting Vehicles.  After serving in the Army, Coach Peterson moved to Jacksonville and attended FCCJ before attending Jacksonville University.  In 1997, Coach Peterson joined the inaugural football team at JU and played inside linebacker.  In 1998, he began his coaching career as a student assistant linebacker coach for JU.  In 1999 and 2000 he coached defensive line at Terry Parker High School and helped the team earn a district championship.

Coach Peterson began teaching at Bolles in 2001 as a student teacher.  After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from JU in 2001, he was hired by Bolles as transportation coordinator and he served as an assistant football coach and weight trainer.  He coached various positions while at Bolles.  Just before coming to Providence, he was the Head Coach of the Junior Varsity Team and the Assistant Offensive Line Coach of the Varsity Team.  During his time with Bolles, Coach Peterson helped the team earn three state Championships.  He teaches Physical Education at Providence School.  He and his lovely wife Brandie have been married for 14 years.