We think it's fair to say he is one of the most popular coaches in recent Winnipeg Blue Bomber history. Paul LaPolice was the keynote speaker at the Winkler Community Foundation's Citizen of the Year banquet that Chris Sumner MC'd.

He had the chance to connect with Paul after his presentation on leadership and community involvement. The first question he asked the now TV football analyst? How did you get into coaching?

From there they transitioned into Paul's approach to coaching and advice to young men and women getting into the profession.

And of course, Chris couldn't pass up the chance to speak with Paul about what the Bombers need to do to get better, and who may win the Grey Cup, but first Paul chatted about transitioning from the sidelines to the studio.

Paul and his wife live and their three kids live in Winnipeg.