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In this episode, Kyle Bradburn sits down with Coach Jeff Comfort, Defensive Coordinator at Lincoln Christian High School (Tulsa, OK), to break down One High Coverage Variations from the 3-3-5. Coach Comfort walks through his teaching philosophy, alignment rules, and how he adapts concepts to fit his players’ skill sets. If you coach defense or are looking to learn more about simplifying complex coverages for high school players, this one’s for you.

🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Guest Welcome

01:30 - One High Overview & Philosophy

03:00 - Apex Player Teaching: Wall 2, Wall 3 Concepts

04:15 - Alignment over Divider Rules: Teaching for Ability, Not Scheme

06:40 - Adjustments Based on Spring Ball Self-Awareness

08:20 - Teaching Without Jargon: Translating Coaching Speak to Player Language

10:05 - Why They Give Up the Field Hitch and What Throws They’ll Live With

12:30 - Teaching Corners to “Squeeze 2” Instead of Midpointing

14:50 - Variation Examples Using Film

17:00 - Player Development Within the Coverage Structure

19:45 - Transitioning from Base to Pressure Looks Without Losing Eyes

22:00 - Using One High Rules to Morph into Man Match

25:10 - Film Breakdown: Alignment and Assignment in Live Clips

28:30 - Final Thoughts & Spring Ball Prep

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In this episode, Kyle and Matt sit down with Coach Will Cockerill, DC at powerhouse Denton Ryan (TX), to break down his approach to defensive structure, in-season adjustments, and leadership in the face of adversity. Coach shares how his team battled through the tragic mid-season loss of their DC and still finished as one of the top defenses in Texas 5A. From efficiency metrics to blitz philosophy, this is a masterclass in building a fast, physical, and resilient defense.

📌 Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Will’s background2:00 – Overcoming adversity & honoring their fallen coach5:15 – Season recap: top 5 defense in Texas 5A7:10 – What metrics matter? Havoc Rate & Stop Rate explained10:00 – Gameplanning with intent: tailoring fronts to attack weaknesses14:30 – The art of A-gap pressure and front multiplicity20:20 – Film study habits & how they prep during the week26:00 – Personnel deployment & week-to-week adjustments32:00 – Favorite calls vs heavy run teams37:45 – Practice structure: teaching through data43:30 – Advice to young coaches & being intentional with time48:00 – Outro & Resources

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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 show1:15 – The Laws of Playing for Coach Cason2:45 – Alignment, Key, Assignment + “Six Seconds of Hell”4:40 – Strike & Separate Philosophy6:30 – Creating "Steel Beams" & Being the Train, Not the Tracks8:10 – Do Your Job: Belichick-ian Buy-In10:00 – Teaching the 3 Modes: Knockback, Playmaker, GTA13:00 – Eye Discipline and the “Call of Duty Scope” Visual15:20 – Game Situations and Cues17:00 – Strike Technique Breakdown20:00 – “Force the Flinch” Drill & Coaching Cues25:00 – Visual Aids: Simba, Crocodile, and Shoulder Pad Targeting30:00 – Offseason Violence & Reps Matter32:10 – Teaching Separation and Playing Gap & a Half34:30 – Popsicle Pad, Power Scoot, and Elbow Lockouts37:00 – Shedding to Make Plays and Controlling the LOS41:00 – Reach & Gather Footwork for Run Fits44:00 – Power Scoot Technique for Long Armed Ends46:30 – Block Recognition & Simplified D-Line Rules49:00 – Double Teams: “Have You Ever Been Jumped?” Analogy52:00 – Strike, Long Arm, and Split the Double54:00 – Coach Cason’s Favorite Visuals & Inside Shade Philosophy56:30 – Teaching Every Technique the Same Regardless of Front1:00:00 – 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 Overview01:08 – Coach Tilson explains "Pull Rules" & gap scheme identity02:27 – The birth of the Pin-and-Pull at Ferrum College03:23 – 4th & 9 story: QB calls wrong play, still hits for 9.2 yards04:16 – Taking Pull Rules everywhere: why they became foundational05:30 – The structure behind Tilson’s ruleset07:12 – Teaching vs. Even and Odd fronts08:05 – “We don’t block people—we block rules”09:40 – OL alignment tips and communication keys11:00 – Rules vs. Techniques: when kids get it12:34 – Working against movement fronts13:45 – Adjusting to defensive stunts without overhauling the system15:10 – Incorporating tight ends & condensed formations16:48 – Why the system thrives with undersized linemen18:12 – Live examples from recent film cut-ups20:05 – Questions from Twitter: Using Pull Rules in RPOs21:34 – 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.

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Topics covered:

The 5 offensive axioms that guide Coach Gonzalez's weekly plan

Organizing call sheets based on practice reps and situational data

Stubbie coverage beaters and vertical game secrets

Creating explosive plays without superstar talent

Advice for young coaches on staff collaboration and culture

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro: How Coach Gonzalez joined the pod

03:00 - Matt hops on with life updates (wedding + surgery)

04:00 - What are “Offensive Axioms”?

06:30 - Defining schematic truths in offensive football

08:50 - Earning the right to be in the game plan

12:00 - Breaking down game situations by frequency

16:00 - Data-driven play sheet design

18:30 - Limiting reps, maximizing install efficiency

21:00 - “Bank” plays and weekly carryovers

23:30 - Defending a dominant 3-tech – how to build your plan

28:00 - Matching calls to defensive personnel weaknesses

32:00 - Bringing staff into the axiom discussion

36:00 - Play card layout and focusing under pressure

42:00 - Stretch play families + how to layer RPO answers

44:30 - Ram reads, QB coaching points, and route tagging

48:00 - Getting outside the nickel & leveraging bunch

51:00 - Creating high % explosives vs Cover 4/quarters

53:15 - Stubby beaters: attacking coverage leverage

56:30 - Adjusting vertical route landmarks for better hits

59:00 - Wrapping up the plan: balance, intention, and reps

1:03:40 - Final reflections on game-day focus

1:04:40 - Coach Gonzalez’s Mac Brown story & final thoughts

1:09:00 - 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.

📍 Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Coach Wille joins the show01:42 – What led to Coach Wille adopting seam reads03:35 – The 2023 Playoff moment that changed everything07:20 – Matching concepts vs. Seam Reads: What's the difference?11:15 – Teaching seam read rules to receivers14:50 – Handling Zone vs. Man coverage reads18:10 – Seam read vs MOFO / MOFC looks21:02 – QB thought process: Eyes, leverage, & windows25:40 – Seam read in Sprint Out: Why it still works29:15 – How to build seam reads into your weekly install33:05 – Favorite drills for seam read development36:55 – Adapting your language to help kids grasp the concept41:00 – Troubleshooting the read: Common mistakes & fixes44:45 – 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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