Paulele joins the Chapman coaching staff in 2013 after spending the last four football seasons at Santa Ana College, including serving as Assistant Head Coach in 2012. The former Division I running back coached the Dons for four seasons while they posted a 25-16 record under head coach Geoff Jones.
Paulele's playing career included two years on the UNLV Rebels roster. Upon graduation, Paulele competed for a job with the Cincinatti Bengals before a two-year stint playing professional indoor football for the Wenatchee Venom (IFL) and the Stockton Wolves (AIFA).