Paul LaPolice

Keynote Speaker | Ottawa, Ontario

Cfl Coach
Leadership & Team Building Expert | Broadcasting Expert | Grey Cup Champion

Paul LaPolice Expertise Public Relations & Media Training, Adaptability & Agility, Nutrition & Fitness, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment, Collaboration, Resilience & Change, Stress Management, Resilience & Adversity and News & Media Personalities.

Paul LaPolice

About Paul LaPolice

Paul LaPolice is a veteran football coach, broadcaster, and leadership speaker with more than twenty five years of experience developing high performance teams in professional and collegiate sport. He has served as a head coach in the Canadian Football League, most notably leading the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to one of the most significant turnarounds in league history and a Grey Cup appearance, earning a nomination for CFL Coach of the Year. As an offensive coordinator, he directed record setting offences and contributed to a Grey Cup championship. LaPolice has also coached for multiple CFL franchises, works as a broadcaster with TSN, and currently serves as head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team.

Paul LaPolice Videos

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Earn Your Spot! Ottawa Redblacks Head Coach Paul Lapolice Talks Roster

Paul LaPolice Interviews & Podcasts

Earn Your Spot! Ottawa Redblacks Head Coach Paul Lapolice Talks Roster

Paul Lapolice Live 1-on-1

Paul Lapolice Jumps at Chance to Rejoin Bombers

Paul Lapolice Explains Canada's Approach to Ifaf Americas Flag Footbal

PAUL LAPOLICE BIOGRAPHY

Paul LaPolice is widely recognized for his extensive career in professional football coaching, leadership development, and sports broadcasting. His work spans more than two decades across collegiate athletics, the Canadian Football League, and national sport programs, where he has consistently focused on building disciplined, accountable, and resilient teams.

His professional coaching career includes serving as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he led one of the most notable turnarounds in league history. Under his leadership, the organization moved from a four win season to a division first place finish and a Grey Cup appearance within one year.

Paul LaPolice was recognized for this achievement with a nomination for CFL Coach of the Year, reflecting his ability to drive rapid improvement while maintaining organizational standards. His tenure with Winnipeg also included multiple seasons as offensive coordinator, where his units ranked among the league’s most productive.

As an offensive strategist, Paul LaPolice has been responsible for directing record setting offences that established league and team benchmarks. His systems have supported award winning performances by quarterbacks, receivers, and running backs, while consistently ranking near the top of the league in scoring and efficiency.

In addition to his work in Winnipeg, Paul LaPolice served as head coach of the Ottawa Redblacks, guiding the organization through a period of transition following the cancellation of the 2020 season. His experience managing uncertainty and change remains central to his leadership perspective.

Earlier in his CFL career, Paul LaPolice held coaching positions with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, and Hamilton Tiger Cats. During his time with Saskatchewan, he was part of a Grey Cup championship coaching staff and helped lead the team to division titles and championship appearances.

Paul LaPolice began his coaching career in the United States college system, where he spent seven years developing offensive programs and coaching multiple skill positions. His collegiate offences set more than twenty school records and produced conference players of the year and all American athletes.

His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, and his early playing experience as a collegiate wide receiver informs his practical approach to athlete and team development. This foundation supports his emphasis on preparation, communication, and execution.

Beyond coaching, Paul LaPolice has established a prominent broadcasting career as an analyst with TSN. His work on national television includes breaking down game strategy, leadership decisions, and performance trends for professional audiences.

In 2025, Paul LaPolice was appointed head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team, extending his leadership influence to the international stage. This role reflects his continued commitment to developing talent and representing Canadian sport at the highest level.

Paul LaPolice’s leadership work focuses on accountability, adaptability, and sustained performance. His experience navigating competitive pressure, organizational change, and high expectations provides practical insight relevant to business, leadership, and team development audiences.

Organizations engage Paul LaPolice for his direct perspective on leadership under pressure, building trust within teams, and aligning preparation with execution. His experience offers clear parallels between elite sport and high performance professional environments.

Paul LaPolice resides in Ottawa, Ontario with his family and remains actively involved in coaching, broadcasting, and leadership speaking engagements across Canada.

Paul LaPolice Topic Presentations

Paul LaPolice Ottawa, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Name on Front of the Jersey is More Important than the Name on the Back

Shaping Your Career: Preparing for Life After College

Develop and Execute a Vision for Your Organization

A New Team, a New Season, a New Challenge

Success is in the Details

Dealing with Adversity

A Playbook for Communications

Paul LaPolice Books & Articles

Paul Lapolice: Meet the Ottawa Redblacks New Head Coach
Paul Lapolice: Meet the Ottawa Redblacks New Head

LaPolice was born in New Hampshire and is an alumni of both Plymouth and Western Connecticut State Universities. He has had a decorated...

Redblacks Hire Paul Lapolice as the Second Head Coach in Franchise History
Redblacks Hire Paul Lapolice as the Second Head

The Ottawa Redblacks have hired Paul LaPolice as the second head coach in team history. LaPolice comes to Ottawa from the Winnipeg Blue...

Lapolice, Nichols Together Again, This Time with the Cfl’s Ottawa Redblacks
Lapolice, Nichols Together Again, This Time with

Paul LaPolice has been down this road before. The 51-year-old American is entering his first season as head coach of an Ottawa...

Ottawa Redblacks Gm Marcel Desjardins, Coach Paul Lapolice Returning in 2021
Ottawa Redblacks Gm Marcel Desjardins, Coach Paul

LaPolice, who won a Grey Cup as offensive co-ordinator of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019, hopes to coach his first game with the...

Paul LaPolice Speaking Testimonials

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