Summary: 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
