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Paul LaPolice

Paul LaPolice is an American-born Canadian football coach and broadcaster.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Paul LaPolice is an American-born Canadian football coach and broadcaster. He has served as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and he was named head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team. He has also worked as an analyst with TSN and won two Grey Cups as an assistant coach.

Early life and education

Paul LaPolice was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on June 12, 1970. Sources note that he played college football and later moved into coaching, beginning his coaching career in the early 2000s.

CFL coaching career

LaPolice began CFL coaching with the Toronto Argonauts in 2000 and later held roles with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He served as head coach of Winnipeg from 2010 to 2012 and later led the Ottawa Redblacks.

Broadcasting work

Alongside coaching, LaPolice has worked as a broadcaster with TSN. He is described by sources as a CFL analyst and television personality.

International flag football role

In 2025, Football Canada named LaPolice head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team. The appointment connected his professional football coaching experience to Canada’s Olympic pathway in flag football.

Key facts

  • Born on June 12, 1970, in Nashua, New Hampshire.
  • Head coach of Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2010–2012) and Ottawa Redblacks.
  • Won Grey Cups as assistant coach with Saskatchewan (2007) and Winnipeg (2019).
  • Works as broadcaster and analyst for TSN.
  • Named head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team in 2025.
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Canadian context

LaPolice is closely connected to Canadian football through long CFL coaching service, TSN broadcasting, and his role leading Canada’s men’s national flag football team.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul LaPolice?
Paul LaPolice is an American-born Canadian football coach and broadcaster best known for head coaching roles in the CFL and for working with TSN.
Which CFL teams has he coached?
He has coached the Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Ottawa Redblacks in various roles.
Has Paul LaPolice won a Grey Cup?
Yes. He won Grey Cups as an assistant coach with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2007 and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019.
What is his current coaching role?
He is the head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team.
Was he a broadcaster too?
Yes. He has worked as a broadcaster and analyst for TSN.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_LaPolice
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, coaching roles, TSN work, Grey Cup wins, national flag football appointment
  2. Football Canada — https://footballcanada.com/news/paul-lapolice-named-head-coach-of-canadas-mens-national-flag-football-team-ahead-of-the-la-2028-olympics/
    Supports: Appointment as head coach of Canada’s men’s national flag football team and coaching background
  3. Sportsnet — https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/lapolice-ready-another-run-cfl-head-coach-redblacks/
    Supports: Ottawa Redblacks head coaching role and Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coaching record
  4. CFL.ca — https://www.cfl.ca/2012/03/11/all-in-attitude-for-no-quit-coach-lapolice/
    Supports: Birthplace and coaching background