Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Chris Paulson, the head coach at Kentlake (Kent, Wash.). Paulson is a well-respected authority on the triple option offense. He discusses integrating RPOs into the triple option, overcoming below average linemen and a triple option staple—the rocket toss.

Show notes

• 1:02   Start as a football coach and lessons learned early on
• 2:20   Success at Curtis
• 3:08   Culture: Creating an environment where athletes feel safe, appreciated and loved
• 5:17   How to teach systems effectively
• 7:38   What makes an effective play on offense?
• 9:40   Playing with below average linemen
• 11:11   Integrating RPOs into triple option offense
• 12:32   Evolution of how teams defend the RPO
• 14:02   Offensive menu on gameday
• 15:23   Rocket toss as part of the triple option
• 16:34   Blocking on perimeter
• 20:26   Mistake made as a young coach
• 21:55   Figure out why you’re really coaching (What is your happiness tied to?)
• 23:47   Book recommendation
• 26:14   Creating balance
• 28:35   Two-minute drill
• 30:47   Winning edge

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