On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Paul Doherty, head coach at California powerhouse Folsom High School. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this conversation breaks down the blueprint for sustaining a nationally recognized elite high school program year after year. Coach Doherty shares his strategy for building a unified K-12 program, underscoring the essential role of youth weightlifting, foundational strength training, and early quarterback development in long-term success. The discussion analyzes how Folsom structures its offense around what the quarterback does best, simplifying the scheme to emphasize core concepts and technical execution. From assembling a cohesive coaching staff to aligning with the community, this interview offers practical insights on program building and athlete development. Chapters Game Highlights and Welcoming Folsom Head Coach Paul Doherty Anatomy of a Big Win: Key Factors Driving On-Field Execution The K-12 Model: Building a Complete Community Football PipelineFoundations of Strength: Implementing Youth Weightlifting ProgramsStaff Development: Building Alignment Across the Coaching CapacityQB-Centric Offense: Leaning on Quarterback Strengths and Skill Progression Filtering Complexity: Simplifying Schemes to Enhance Player Speed Program Foundations: Crucial Advice for First-Time Head Coaches Passion, Dedication, and the Folsom Football Culture Presented by Modern Football: Modern Football helps coaches chart and tag in real time, delivers sideline reports to keep the booth and sideline aligned, and makes self-scout faster with on-demand reports. Visit ⁠modernfootball.com⁠ for more information. Connect on X: Keith Grabowski:⁠ @CoachKGrabowski⁠ Paul Doherty: ⁠@Passing_Academy⁠ Jordan Irsik: ⁠@CoachIrsik1⁠ Folsom Football: ⁠@FolsomBulldogFB⁠ Modern Football: ⁠@modernFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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