The Board Drill Podcast

5 Axiom Method with Coach Dan Gonzalez


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In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, Kyle and Matt sit down with Coach Dan Gonzalez—former Texas Longhorn WR and creator of ReadAndShoot.com—for an absolute masterclass in offensive game planning. Coach Gonzalez breaks down his unique "axiom-based" approach to game plans, showing how to streamline your weekly install, maximize practice reps, and make smarter play calls under pressure.Learn how to make each play on your call sheet earn its spot, use your personnel more effectively, and avoid paralysis on game day. Whether you're a high school OC or just a football junkie, this episode is packed with insights you'll use immediately.Like this video if you got valueSubscribe for more film room goldFollow us on Twitter & TikTok: @BoardDrillVisit: www.boarddrill.comTopics covered:The 5 offensive axioms that guide Coach Gonzalez's weekly planOrganizing call sheets based on practice reps and situational dataStubbie coverage beaters and vertical game secretsCreating explosive plays without superstar talentAdvice for young coaches on staff collaboration and cultureTimestamps00:00 - Intro: How Coach Gonzalez joined the pod03:00 - Matt hops on with life updates (wedding + surgery)04:00 - What are “Offensive Axioms”?06:30 - Defining schematic truths in offensive football08:50 - Earning the right to be in the game plan12:00 - Breaking down game situations by frequency16:00 - Data-driven play sheet design18:30 - Limiting reps, maximizing install efficiency21:00 - “Bank” plays and weekly carryovers23:30 - Defending a dominant 3-tech – how to build your plan28:00 - Matching calls to defensive personnel weaknesses32:00 - Bringing staff into the axiom discussion36:00 - Play card layout and focusing under pressure42:00 - Stretch play families + how to layer RPO answers44:30 - Ram reads, QB coaching points, and route tagging48:00 - Getting outside the nickel & leveraging bunch51:00 - Creating high % explosives vs Cover 4/quarters53:15 - Stubby beaters: attacking coverage leverage56:30 - Adjusting vertical route landmarks for better hits59:00 - Wrapping up the plan: balance, intention, and reps1:03:40 - Final reflections on game-day focus1:04:40 - Coach Gonzalez’s Mac Brown story & final thoughts1:09:00 - Advice for young coaches on building relationships

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