The Board Drill Podcast

By: Kyle Bradburn Matt Dixon
  • Summary

  • Join seasoned coaches Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon on The Board Drill Podcast, a dynamic journey into the intricate world of high school football. With a passion for the game that extends beyond the field, Kyle and Matt delve deep into the challenges facing coaches today. This podcast is more than just X's and O's; it's a guiding light for high school coaches nationwide, offering valuable resources and insights to empower them on their journey to becoming better, more effective leaders on and off the field. Tune is for engaging conversations on football with The Board Drill Podcast!
    Kyle Bradburn, Matt Dixon
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Episodes
  • Breaking Down "Double G" with Coach Matt Perkins
    Jan 29 2025

    Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Coach Matt Perkins, head coach of the Rock Bridge Bruins (MO), to break down his unique Double G run scheme. We cover everything from offensive formations, pulling guards, and RPOs to game-planning strategies and practice structure. If you love Wing-T principles, Air Raid influence, and creative offensive football, this is a must-watch!


    📌 Topics Covered & Timestamps:

    0:00 – Intro & Special Guest Coach Matt Perkins

    1:14 – What is Double G? (It's NOT Buck, NOT Pin & Pull!)

    2:18 – Why Rock Bridge Averages 8+ Yards Per Play on This Concept

    3:18 – Empty Wing-T? The "Bear Raid" Explained

    5:38 – Coach Perkins’ Coaching Journey & Offensive Philosophy

    8:18 – Weekly Practice Plan & How They Stay Fresh

    10:28 – Scripted Reps & Why They Don’t Draw Plays on the Fly

    12:07 – How Formations & Motion Create Leverage

    16:50 – Film Breakdown: Double G in Action

    23:38 – Pulling Techniques & The Importance of Square Pulling

    26:52 – How to Handle Blitzes Against Double G

    29:50 – Tackle Over & Unbalanced Sets: How Defenses Struggle to Adjust

    35:18 – How They Protect Double G (RPOs, Screens, & Play Action)

    42:37 – Montana State Influence? Guard Pull Opposite + Quick Screen

    47:22 – How to Install & Teach Tackle Over in a Simple Way

    49:12 – Coach’s Unique Fundraising Idea: Steak Dinner & Scrimmage

    53:39 – Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Coach Perkins


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    51 mins
  • Defensive Stunts & Pressures with Coach Potthast
    Jan 22 2025

    Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! This week, hosts Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon are joined by Coach Calvin Potthast, head coach at Triad High School (IL), to break down defensive line stunts, blitz packages, and pressure schemes that disrupt offenses and create big plays. 🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✅ D-Line Stunts: Pirate, Shin, Blood & more ✅ Linebacker Blitzes & Gap Exchanges ✅ How to Defend RPOs & Zone Reads ✅ Gameplan-Specific Pressures (including strategies for shutting down elite WRs) ✅ Teaching Aggressive Yet Disciplined Front Seven Play Coach Potthast shares film breakdowns, practice insights, and real-game applications of these concepts, giving you actionable strategies to implement in your defense immediately. 📂 Download Coach Potthast’s Presentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MHQccGHJPx__OjC_eTvsz87d4ip8PsVk?usp=sharing 🚀 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more X’s & O’s deep dives every week!


    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Guest Introduction
    1:20 Defensive Philosophy
    3:00 Base Defensive Structure
    5:45 Why Defensive Stunts Matter

    8:30 Pirate Stunt
    10:05 Shin Stunt
    11:50 Blood Stunt
    14:10 Cross Stunt
    17:00 X Stunt

    20:20 Sam Lightning
    23:00 Mike Blast
    25:15 Willmo Blitz
    28:30 Crash Blitz

    31:45 Angel and Trick Blitzes
    34:00 Cincy Pressure
    37:15 How to Teach Stunts in Practice
    40:00 Film Breakdown

    45:30 When to Use These Stunts
    48:00 Coaching the Details
    50:15 Closing Thoughts


    Defensive Stunts and Blitz PackagesBringing Pressure with LinebackersGameplan-Specific Stunts and AdjustmentsFinal Thoughts and Takeaways

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Power of Condensed Sets with Coach Rubino
    Jan 15 2025

    In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with Coach Michael Rubino, offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at Heritage High School (TN), to discuss "Condensed Sets" on offense. Coach Rubino shares insights into how condensing formations can create mismatches, simplify assignments, and challenge modern defensive trends.


    Timestamps:


    0:00 Welcome & Introductions

    4:12 Why Condensed Sets Work

    12:45 Simplifying Assignments for Skill Players

    25:30 Adjusting to Defensive Adaptations

    40:10 Q&A and Takeaways


    Don’t miss this deep dive into modern offensive innovation!


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    43 mins

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