The University of Hawaii’s football offense is expected to take flight.

Zak Hill, UH’s newly hired offensive coordinator, plans to implement a quarterback-friendly offense that will “play fast and throw the ball around a little bit.”

Hill spent nine seasons in two stints at Eastern Washington, where he was the quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator. In eight of the nine seasons, the Eagles were ranked in the top 10 in passing among FCS schools. He has coached Vernon Adams, a two-time finalist for FCS player of the year who now is Oregon’s starting quarterback, and Bo Levi Mitchell, who led Calgary to the CFL’s 2014 Grey Cup title.

“He’s been very successful in developing quarterbacks,” UH coach Nick Rolovich said of Hill. “I think that’s an important component here.”

Rolovich and Hill, who arrives in Honolulu on Saturday, will design the offense the next couple of months. Rolovich said Hill will have play-calling autonomy.

Hill said he expects the offense to use elements of Eastern Washington’s wide-open passing game, and Rolovich’s read-option at Nevada and four-wide offense at Hawaii.

Rolovich and Hill have known each other through coaching clinics the past two years. While growing up, Hill’s family took annual trips to Honolulu and Maui. Rolovich’s wife was raised on Maui.

“I have always loved Hawaii,” Hill said. “I love the culture and tradition and feeling of family over there. Hawaii’s always been a big part of my life, even though I haven’t lived there, per se. I think it’s a great job. I think having coach Rolovich over there makes it that much easier.”