Coaching Character - Morreale and Hitch #56 (ft. Paul LaPolice)

 Mike Morreale and Rob Hitchcock are joined by former CFL head coach and two-time Grey Cup Champion as an assistant coach, Paul LaPolice. The trio dives into the unique experiences that shaped their CFL careers, sharing hilarious stories from the locker room, the road, and the sidelines. From coach misadventures to the legendary side characters like "Electric Joe" and "Side-Door Gary," the laughs never stop in this episode filled with insider CFL tales. 

Takeaways

• Adapting coaching strategies to fit each player's strengths is crucial for success
• Player safety should be a priority for all players, not just the stars of the league
• The game has changed over the years, with a focus on protecting quarterbacks and reducing blows to the head
• Paul LaPolice's YouTube channel provides valuable insights and analysis for football fans
• Family considerations and personal circumstances can impact coaching decisions The game of football has evolved over the years, with changes in kicking specialization and offensive strategies.
• The increase in completion percentage is a result of more short, quick passes and improved defensive coverages.
• Camaraderie and strong relationships among teammates are cherished memories from their playing days.
• Treating players with respect and maintaining consistent leadership are important qualities for coaches.
• Paul LaPolice has a YouTube channel where he shares football-related content, and he will be doing color commentary for upcoming games.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Apologies

01:39 - Meeting and Coaching with Paul LaPolice

08:05 - Memorable Characters and Moments

12:26 - The Importance of Experience in Coaching

15:09 - The Evolution of Coaching Staffs

17:20 - The Impact of Players on Coaching Decisions

25:46 - Coaching and Analyzing the Game on YouTube

29:37 - Considering Future Coaching Opportunities

30:05 - Changes in the Game and the Importance of Player Safety

36:11 - Camaraderie and Relationships Among Teammates

44:09 - Leadership and Consistency in Coaching

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The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
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