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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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

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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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In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with Coach Josh Jones, the Head Football Coach at Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN. Together, they break down passing game organization, from quarterback play fundamentals to conceptual frameworks that simplify reads and maximize efficiency. Coach Jones shares insights into his unique "bucket system" for organizing pass concepts, the importance of teaching defensive structures to QBs, and how to adapt to defensive rotations. Packed with practical advice, this episode is perfect for offensive minds and anyone looking to improve their passing attack! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach Josh Jones 1:00 - Philosophy: Quarterback play begins with footwork 3:15 - The bucket system: Organizing passing game concepts 7:00 - Scan reads: High-low to boundary and cross-field progressions 11:00 - Pure progression: Teaching QB eyes and footwork 16:30 - Mesh concept: Boundary and field mesh breakdown 22:00 - Coverage progression: Adapting to one-high and two-high rotations 28:00 - Key progression reads and three-by-one strategies 33:00 - Movement keys: Snag and flat defender stress 38:30 - Mirrored reads: Simplifying QB pre-snap decisions 42:00 - The value of detailed QB coaching and consistent terminology 48:00 - Coolest coaching experience: Learning from NFL OTAs 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more tactical breakdowns and coaching insights! 📢 Have questions or want us to cover specific topics? Drop them in the comments below! Subscribe to out articles at www.boarddrill.com!

In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Coach Kyle Bradburn chats with Coach William Eads, the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Gardendale High School in Alabama. Together, they explore the art and science of tempo in football, breaking down its challenges and advantages for both offensive and defensive coaching. Coach Eads introduces his "relentless tempo" philosophy, sharing how his team implements it to maximize efficiency and stress defenses. Kyle offers a defensive perspective, making this a must-listen for all coaches aiming to stay ahead of the game. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach Eads 2:05 - What is “relentless tempo”? 6:45 - Building a high-tempo mindset in players 11:30 - Challenges of executing tempo during games 15:10 - Defensive counters to tempo offenses 19:40 - Balancing aggression and control with tempo 25:00 - How to introduce tempo to your program 30:15 - Closing thoughts and tips for coaches 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more tactical breakdowns and coaching insights! 📢 Have questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments below!

Explore Coach Scott Leech’s new program: Scores and Stops. Learn more at scoresandstops.com! In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, we sit down with Coach Scott Leech, Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Rhode Island. Coach Leech shares his innovative approach to offseason training, focusing on competitive drills that combine fun, skill development, and game-like situations. Join hosts Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon as they discuss: ✅ The philosophy behind "Scores and Stops" for offensive and defensive skill building. ✅ How offseason competition prepares players for real-game situations. ✅ The role of gamified drills in improving player safety and retention. ✅ Tips for under-resourced coaches to run efficient summer programs. Coach Leech also dives into how these drills can elevate any player’s ability to process and react faster, making them better football players on the field. This is a must-watch for coaches looking to transform their offseason programs. 🔔 Subscribe to The Board Drill Podcast for more expert insights, coaching techniques, and football strategy.

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In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, we welcome Coach Dean Davidson, Offensive Coordinator and O-Line Coach at Dresden High School (TN). Known for his run-game expertise, Coach Davidson dives into the nuances of flood variations as a versatile offensive concept. He shares insights from his offseason study, including how to leverage flood to attack zone defenses like Cover 3 and adapt the concept for high school quarterbacks with differing skill levels.

In this episode we explore:

✅ The essentials of vertical stretching with flood concepts.

✅ Creative adaptations for different personnel and defensive schemes.

✅ Using utility plays for consistent success.

✅ Balancing traditional and modern approaches like slot fades and RPOs.

Coach Davidson also discusses the importance of offseason tinkering to build better game strategies and improve teaching methods for players at every level.

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Timestamps:

0:20 – Introduction to Coach Dean Davidson and his offseason studies.

1:17 – Fundamentals of flood concepts: zones and vertical stretch.

4:14 – Quarterback reads: pure progression vs. defender-based.

16:31 – The connection between Y-Cross and flood as complementary plays.

30:11 – Adaptation during the season and prioritizing effective plays.

41:52 – Offseason adjustments and creative play design.

In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, hosts Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon welcome back Coach Sean Cooley, offensive coordinator and associate head coach at Hixson High School, TN. Known for his deep dives into football’s technical aspects, Coach Cooley shares insights into the intermediate and deep passing game. Whether you’re a coach or a fan of high-level football strategy, this conversation covers crucial tactics to elevate your passing attack. Get ready for actionable advice on route combinations, timing, and the adjustments needed to beat different defensive looks. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Season 2 kick-off 00:49 - Coach Sean Cooley joins the podcast 01:24 - Overview of the deep and intermediate passing game 02:15 - Screen-sharing technical difficulties and a light-hearted moment 04:00 - Importance of route depth and timing 10:00 - How to adjust routes against different coverages 15:30 - Breaking down Coach Cooley’s favorite route combinations 20:45 - The role of quarterback reads and progressions 30:00 - Final thoughts and advice for young coaches