National Coach of the Week – Build the Program Before the Team – Paul Doherty, HC, Folsom HS (CA)

Keith Grabowski interviews Folsom head coach Paul Doherty about sustaining a leading California program. Their conversation connects early athlete development with varsity success: introduce strength work and quarterback skills young, organize the offense around the quarterback, simplify execution, and unite staff and community.

Chapters

• Folsom’s latest win and introduction

• Why the team executed successfully

• A community-wide K–12 pathway

• Strength training for younger athletes

• Aligning and developing the staff

• Quarterback strengths and skill development

• Simpler schemes, faster decisions

• Foundations for new head coaches

• Dedication and Folsom’s culture