In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, Kyle sits down with Coach Clayton Cason, Defensive Coordinator at Mandarin High School, to talk all things defensive line play. Coach Cason dives deep into his core teaching progressions, how he builds violence into strike technique, and how Mandarin teaches their D-linemen to dominate one-on-one matchups. From laws of D-line play to dealing with double teams and striking like Simba, this is a clinic episode you’ll want to take notes on!

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & Coach Cason joins the show
1:15 – The Laws of Playing for Coach Cason
2:45 – Alignment, Key, Assignment + “Six Seconds of Hell”
4:40 – Strike & Separate Philosophy
6:30 – Creating "Steel Beams" & Being the Train, Not the Tracks
8:10 – Do Your Job: Belichick-ian Buy-In
10:00 – Teaching the 3 Modes: Knockback, Playmaker, GTA
13:00 – Eye Discipline and the “Call of Duty Scope” Visual
15:20 – Game Situations and Cues
17:00 – Strike Technique Breakdown
20:00 – “Force the Flinch” Drill & Coaching Cues
25:00 – Visual Aids: Simba, Crocodile, and Shoulder Pad Targeting
30:00 – Offseason Violence & Reps Matter
32:10 – Teaching Separation and Playing Gap & a Half
34:30 – Popsicle Pad, Power Scoot, and Elbow Lockouts
37:00 – Shedding to Make Plays and Controlling the LOS
41:00 – Reach & Gather Footwork for Run Fits
44:00 – Power Scoot Technique for Long Armed Ends
46:30 – Block Recognition & Simplified D-Line Rules
49:00 – Double Teams: “Have You Ever Been Jumped?” Analogy
52:00 – Strike, Long Arm, and Split the Double
54:00 – Coach Cason’s Favorite Visuals & Inside Shade Philosophy
56:30 – Teaching Every Technique the Same Regardless of Front
1:00:00 – Final Thoughts on Simplifying for Violence and Results

Welcome back to another episode of The Board Drill Podcast! In this episode, Kyle sits down with Coach Tyler Richins, head coach at Sugar-Salem HS in Idaho, to take a deep dive into the Wing-T's inside run game—specifically belly, trap, and iso variations that don’t always get the spotlight.

If you've ever been gashed by a team in the Wing-T or are looking to evolve your own scheme with more physicality inside, this one is packed with actionable insight.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Matt Update

0:48 – Welcome Coach Tyler Richins (Sugar-Salem HS)

2:15 – Philosophy of offense: balance, deception & QB development

5:10 – Trap as the base play & what happens when teams stop it

7:00 – Belly becomes the answer: when and why they leaned in

8:15 – Belly vs. Trap: how it hits different

10:30 – Blocking belly inside: gap rules, cross calls, violence

14:40 – Coaching communication across the OL & dummy calls

17:30 – Fold vs. Crash vs. Cross: play tags against odd & even fronts

22:00 – Belly pass: sequencing and play action from under center

24:45 – Personnel advantages with the Wing-T

27:20 – Teaching pullers without zone rules

30:50 – Scouting & attacking based on front alignment

35:30 – Defending the Wing-T: what stresses defenses the most

38:00 – Teaching cues vs. 3-3 Stack & aggressive linebackers

42:45 – State semifinal call: belly with trade motion

47:10 – Final shoutout to Sugar-Salem’s staff & community

48:15 – Outro + BoardDrill.com updates

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In this episode, Coach Eric Tilson from North Green High School joins us to break down Pull Rules in gap scheme football. We dive into the evolution of his run game philosophy, including the origins of his pin-and-pull system, coaching points for OL execution, and how these rules have shaped his identity as a play-caller. Coach Tilson brings real-world game stories, clinic-level detail, and practical insights that any coach running gap schemes will appreciate.

Whether you're a young OL coach, a veteran play-caller, or just a football junkie, this one is packed with teach tape moments. Subscribe, drop a like, and join us at theboarddrill.com for more content like this!

🛠️ Topics Covered:

• History of Pull Rules & Pin-and-Pull Install

• Mistakes that led to system evolution

• Teaching leverage vs. alignment

• Real-game breakdowns (including a wild 4th & 9 story)

• Coaching OL to “play rules, not plays”

• Application of Pull Rules across multiple formations

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Welcome & Episode Overview
01:08 – Coach Tilson explains "Pull Rules" & gap scheme identity
02:27 – The birth of the Pin-and-Pull at Ferrum College
03:23 – 4th & 9 story: QB calls wrong play, still hits for 9.2 yards
04:16 – Taking Pull Rules everywhere: why they became foundational
05:30 – The structure behind Tilson’s ruleset
07:12 – Teaching vs. Even and Odd fronts
08:05 – “We don’t block people—we block rules”
09:40 – OL alignment tips and communication keys
11:00 – Rules vs. Techniques: when kids get it
12:34 – Working against movement fronts
13:45 – Adjusting to defensive stunts without overhauling the system
15:10 – Incorporating tight ends & condensed formations
16:48 – Why the system thrives with undersized linemen
18:12 – Live examples from recent film cut-ups
20:05 – Questions from Twitter: Using Pull Rules in RPOs
21:34 – Final thoughts: identity, buy-in, and consistency

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Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! In this episode, Coach Kyle sits down with Coach Jacob Boldin — Run Game Coordinator and OL Coach at Cambridge High School (GA) — to talk all things practice efficiency, building culture, coaching growth, and samurai-level discipline. Whether you're an aspiring young coach or a vet looking to sharpen your edge, this one’s packed with actionable insight.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Story Behind “The Board Drill”
01:31 - The Importance of Practice Efficiency
02:20 - Coach Boldin’s Mentorship Under Tommy Watson
03:15 - How Samurai Culture Shaped Boldin’s Coaching Philosophy
06:45 - Using Studies & Books to Inspire Practice Culture
08:50 - Building Toughness with Competitive Practice Structure
12:10 - Why Film Review is Crucial for Player Buy-In
14:40 - Managing Reps for Starters vs. Backups
16:55 - Coaching the Offensive Line with Clarity & Precision
19:30 - How to Prepare for Game Week: Monday Through Thursday
23:00 - What Makes Great Teams “Efficient” in Practice
25:20 - Speed vs. Efficiency: Why Less Can Be More
28:10 - Coach’s Thoughts on Culture Killers in a Program
30:40 - Using “Buzzwords” and Themes for Weekly Focus
33:20 - Tips for Young Coaches Getting Into the Game
35:55 - Offseason Planning: When Does It Start and What Does It Look Like?
38:45 - Final Thoughts & Favorite Samurai Quotes

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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

In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, Kyle sits down with Coach Brian Wille, Offensive Coordinator at Fairmont High School (MN), to dive deep into Seam Reads — what they are, why you need them, and how they can unlock explosive plays in your passing game.

Coach Wille walks us through how his offense evolved after facing elite match coverage in the 2023 playoffs, and how he adapted by studying trends across high school and college football. From whiteboard concepts to in-game application, this is a masterclass in teaching and installing seam reads into your system — whether you're running Dropback, Sprint Out, or Play Action.

📍 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Coach Wille joins the show
01:42 – What led to Coach Wille adopting seam reads
03:35 – The 2023 Playoff moment that changed everything
07:20 – Matching concepts vs. Seam Reads: What's the difference?
11:15 – Teaching seam read rules to receivers
14:50 – Handling Zone vs. Man coverage reads
18:10 – Seam read vs MOFO / MOFC looks
21:02 – QB thought process: Eyes, leverage, & windows
25:40 – Seam read in Sprint Out: Why it still works
29:15 – How to build seam reads into your weekly install
33:05 – Favorite drills for seam read development
36:55 – Adapting your language to help kids grasp the concept
41:00 – Troubleshooting the read: Common mistakes & fixes
44:45 – Listener Q&A and wrap-up thoughts

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If you're looking to stretch defenses, exploit safeties, and give your QB answers against modern coverage structures, this is the episode for you.

Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! In this episode, Kyle and Matt sit down with Coach Cory Quinn, head coach at Tishomingo County in Mississippi, to talk all things Gun-T offense, Buck Sweep, and building a winning program. Coach Quinn shares his journey from running spread-based systems to fully committing to the Gun-T, breaking down the philosophy, adjustments, and results that led to the first winning season at Tishomingo County since 2007.

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📌 Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Welcome Coach Cory Quinn

01:00 - The evolution of Coach Quinn’s offensive philosophy

02:20 - The impact of Oregon, Chip Kelly, and the rise of RPOs

03:43 - Early success with the spread system at Lake County HS

05:30 - Moving to Tishomingo County & struggles with spread offense

07:00 - The decision to fully commit to the Gun-T system

08:30 - What makes the Buck Sweep the foundation of the offense

10:15 - Teaching the Gun-T to high school players

12:40 - The difference in player confidence & execution

15:00 - Why Gun-T gives you control over the defense

18:20 - How to handle loaded boxes & Cover 0 defenses

20:45 - Play-action passing off the Gun-T

24:00 - Advice for coaches looking to transition to the Gun-T

26:15 - Final thoughts & where to follow Coach Quinn

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In this episode, we dive deep into pass protection fundamentals, slide protection strategies, and in-game O-line adjustments with Coach Marshall Hart. From inside-out protection philosophy to adapting against defensive pressures, this episode is packed with valuable coaching insights for offensive line play.

🔽 Timestamps:

⏱ 0:00 – Intro & Setting the Stage
⏱ 5:30 – Building an O-Line: Teaching Inside-Out Protection
⏱ 10:15 – The Role of Footwork & Hands in Pass Pro
⏱ 18:00 – Teaching Half Slide vs. Full Slide Protection
⏱ 25:45 – Twist Pickups & Adjustments to Movement
⏱ 32:30 – How to Coach & Adapt to Different Defensive Fronts
⏱ 40:10 – Pass Protection in High School vs. College Football
⏱ 49:30 – Coaching Mindset: Learning from Failure & Growth
⏱ 54:15 – Closing Thoughts & Best Coaching Advice

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This week on The Board Drill Podcast, we welcome Coach Connor Floden, Offensive Coordinator and O-Line Coach at William Penn University. Coach Floden takes us deep into Wide Zone & Guard Wrap (Dart), breaking down the philosophy, techniques, and key adjustments that make these run concepts so effective.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The difference between wide zone and outside zone (03:12) • Why movement is everything in the wide zone scheme (04:30) • The guard dart (wrap) concept and how it complements wide zone (08:50) • How to teach O-line movement & footwork for maximum displacement (12:15) • Adjustments and variations based on defensive structure (18:45) • How William Penn uses tempo & motion to stress defenses (24:30)Timestamps & Key Segments: • (00:01) Intro – Matt is back! Welcome Coach Floden • (01:21) Coach Floden’s approach to wide zone & wrap • (03:12) Wide zone vs. outside zone – is there a real difference? • (08:50) Breaking down guard dart (wrap) – “Dart but with the guard” • (12:15) O-line coaching points – how to create movement up front • (18:45) Adjusting wide zone & wrap for different defensive looks • (24:30) How to use tempo & motion to manipulate defenses • (30:50) Game film breakdown & final thoughtsWhether you’re a coach looking to refine your run game or a fan wanting to understand the X’s & O’s, this episode is a must-listen.Like, subscribe, and share to help us grow the Board Drill community.

In this episode, host Kyle Bradburn is joined by Coach Kevin Sullivan, a North Florida coaching legend with nearly four decades of experience. Together, they explore the complexities of developing young coaches, including finding the right fit, building trust, and preparing them for play-calling responsibilities. Coach Sullivan shares timeless wisdom on leadership, film study, and how coaching has evolved over the years.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro and Coach Sullivan’s Background
• 01:37 – The Challenge of Finding Quality Assistants
• 06:24 – Offseason Development for Young Coaches
• 11:26 – Breaking Down Film Like a Pro
• 13:33 – Preparing for Play-Calling Responsibilities
• 19:22 – Making the Most of Clinics and Visits
• 28:16 – Importance of Shared Terminology
• 34:09 – Evolving Offensive Strategies
• 44:47 – The Story Behind the Palm Cross Tradition
• 47:53 – Closing Reflections

Listen now to get actionable insights that can help you build a stronger coaching staff!