Paul Fust is currently an assistant coach with the Varsity Girls Basketball team at Dakota Collegiate, a role he has held since 2021. During this period, the Lancers captured three consecutive provincial championships and finished as provincial runners-up last season. Paul is committed to fostering an inclusive, disciplined, and team-first culture, both on and off the court.
In addition to his work at Dakota Collegiate, Paul coaches with the Jr. Bison PEBL program and serves as an assistant coach with the Evolve Basketball 18U program. Evolve has won five consecutive club championships, a success driven in part by Paul’s knowledge, preparation, and dedication.
Previously, he served as head coach with Basketball Manitoba’s Targeted Athlete Program and Centre of Performance Program, and earlier in his coaching career, he led multiple local junior high and club teams to championships. Paul has been involved in basketball in Manitoba for over 30 years. Following a successful high school career, he went on to be a standout player at the University of Manitoba, where he remains among the program’s top ten all-time regular-season scorers. Since concluding his playing career, Paul has coached consistently for more than 20 years. His commitment to excellence has helped dozens of former players continue their basketball careers beyond high school—an achievement he considers the most meaningful in a career filled with accolades.
Giving back to the game and paying it forward remains his greatest passion. Basketball is also a family tradition. Paul’s wife, Brooke, earned a bronze medal while competing with the University of Winnipeg, and both of their daughters currently compete at the U SPORT level. Kyu attends the University of Manitoba, while Izzi attends the University of Regina. Paul holds a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba. He is also a Certified Financial Planner and operates a successful financial planning practice headquartered in Winnipeg.
