Coach and Coordinator podcast: Chris Paulson (4/27/17)

By Stephen Spiewak | Posted 4/27/2017

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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