Paul is entering his third year as Head Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia Union. Prior to that, Paul was the Head ATC for the Men's U-17 US Soccer Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida, where he served from 2005 to 2010.
Before the Residency Program, he worked at the IMG Soccer Academy from 2002 to 2005. From 2001 to 2002 he was employed by St Anthony's Hospital as a staff athletic trainer.
Paul received his Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Western Illinois University in 2001. Prior to college, Paul was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1997, serving in Operation Desert Storm.
Paul currently resides in Wilmington, Delaware and has a daughter who lives in St. Cloud, Florida.
Paul Rushing
Philadelphia Union
Athletic Trainers
Steve joined the Philadelphia Union for its inaugural season in 2010. Prior to that he spent 15 years working for the Crozer-Keystone Health System as a Physical Therapy Asst. in an outpatient clinic, treating a wide variety of patients, but focusing on the rehabilitation and care of athletes.
He also worked as a Medical Asst. in a busy Sports Medicine practice, where he also served as Co-ordinator of Athletic Training Services, supervising the athletic trainers at several of the area high schools.
Steve began his education graduating from Slippery Rock University with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education in 1990. Next he earned an A.S. in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University in 1996. In 2005 he completed the requirements, and became certified as an Athletic Trainer.
Steve is a native of the suburbs of Philadelphia, where he currently lives with his two sons.
Head Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Steven Hudyma ATC, PTA, CSCS
