The Passing Lab - Creating Solutions with Core Runs and RPOs - Jonathan Thompson, HC, Roswell HS (GA)

On this episode of The Passing Lab, host Josh Herring sits down with head coach and offensive expert Jonathan Thompson to discuss dynamic system design and effective play-calling. As part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, the conversation provides insight into how Coach Thompson consistently develops top-performing offenses in varied high school settings and with always shifting rosters. Coach Thompson outlines his core offensive philosophy, explaining how he builds around his personnel while continuing a strong run-game foundation. He provides practical knowledge of executing deep choice concepts, integrating RPOs, and using formations, motion, and tempo to create defensive mismatches. The episode also addresses the operational differences between metro and rural programs and spotlights the importance of building staff credibility through detailed preparation. It functions as a comprehensive guide for modern offensive coordinators. Chapters Introduction of Offensive Mastermind Jonathan Thompson Scheme Transition: Adapting Systems Across Diverse Roster Environments Philosophical Influences: Mentors Who Shaped the Offense Deep Choice Mechanics: High-Level Concepts and Execution Rules Countering Defense: Adjusting RPO Concepts and Quick Game Creating Friction: Marrying Formations, Motion, and Tempo Operational Environments: Metro vs Rural Coaching Dynamics Organizational Credibility: Building Trust Through Weekly Preparation Game Day Command: Play-Calling Preferences and Pregame Routines Story of the Season's Recruiting Profiles - Give your players better college exposure with Story of the Season's new web-based recruiting profiles. You can build a custom team recruiting page with interactive player profiles, highlights, headshots, stats, academic info, Hudl links, coach comments, and more. Set up is quick, easy, and free to try until 2027 at ⁠https://recruiting.storyoftheseason.com/ Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Josh Herring: @joshherring1 Jonathan Thompson: @CoachThompson05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices