Paul Parenteau handed over the reigns to his son Barry in 1996 after a successful 30-year reign as men's head coach. A knowledgeable coach and invaluable stroke technician, Parenteau now serves as a volunteer coach for both the men's and women's teams.

Since 1965, he has committed himself to building the Holy Cross swimming program. Parenteau started at HC when there was no pool. In the early years, he carpooled his swimmers throughout the Worcester area in order to keep an active program for the Crusaders.

Parenteau and his wife, Lorraine, reside in Worcester.