Paul Gerstenberger was a dominant force on the soccer field from 2001 to 2004 for the Garnet Raiders.  He was a three-time Suburban Council and Section 2 All-Star. In 2004, he was named Section 2 Class A player of the year, NSCAA All-State and NSCAA All-East honors. He concluded his high school career as the all-time assist leader at Colonie.   Gerstenberger received a scholarship to Boston College to play soccer and played in 63 games.  He was named to the ACC all-tournament team in 2007.  Gerstenberger played on the National U18 team in Northern Ireland and was chosen as an Olympic alternate for the U23 Olympic Team pool.   In 2009, Gerstenberger was drafted professionally by the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.