The Board Drill Podcast – S2E30 | Dan Blackbourn: Building a Standalone Quick Game

In this episode, Kyle and Matt sit down with Coach Dan Blackbourn, OC at Brooks County (GA), to break down the fundamentals of quick game passing. Coach Blackbourn takes us through his step-based teaching philosophy, the importance of treating quick game as more than just an RPO extension, and how he installs and evolves the system from Day 1—even with limited time.

▶️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro and Coach Blackbourn joins
01:03 – Why Quick Game Should Stand Alone
02:15 – Adapting Illinois Roots to Georgia Football
03:40 – The Value of Step-Based Routes vs. Yards
05:30 – All-Hitch Install and Coaching Points
08:20 – Building the Offense from Scratch
11:10 – Handling Spring & Summer Limitations
15:45 – Adjusting to Player Skill Levels
18:30 – Formation Variations and Teaching Terminology
22:00 – Practical Tips for High School Installations

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In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Kyle and Matt are joined by Tom Elder, Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Chaminade High School (NY), to break down one of the most versatile and effective defensive tools in high school football—5-Man Pressure Systems.Coach Elder dives deep into how Chaminade utilizes a simple yet adaptable pressure philosophy based on four core blitz paths, how they disguise coverages, fit the run with undersized athletes, and put pressure on 17-year-old quarterbacks in a high-academic environment. If you're looking to build a pressure package that’s simple for your players but difficult for opponents to prepare for, this episode is for you.⏱ Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Coach Elder’s Background1:10 - Why 5-Man Pressure is Core to Chaminade's Defense3:00 - Undersized Personnel? Why Movement is the Answer4:55 - Odd vs Even Front Blending in the System6:00 - "Five Notes, Endless Melodies" Philosophy7:30 - 3-Under, 3-Deep Zone Pressure Breakdown9:10 - How to Build Pressure Without Overloading Players12:00 - Split-Safety Structures & Rotation Philosophy13:35 - Day 1-2 Installs: Big 12 & Weak Rotation Coverage15:00 - Teaching Pressure Paths: Edge, Neck, Face18:00 - DL Techniques: Nail, Rail, Anchor20:00 - Using Tags to Dictate Pressure Placement23:00 - Corner Blitz—Why It's a Day One Install26:30 - Scrape & Strike Paths Explained30:00 - Adjusting Pressure for 3x1 & Motion35:00 - Using Pressure to Protect Undersized Fronts37:45 - Real-Game Examples & In-Game Adjustments45:00 - The Power of Motion-Based Blitz Calls51:00 - Closing Thoughts on Simplicity, Speed, and Versatility🎯 Join the Drill

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The Dash Passing Concept with Coach Wakely Bergener | Board Drill Podcast Ep. 28

In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, we're joined by Coach Wakely Bergener, Offensive Coordinator at Pauls Valley High School (OK), to break down the Dash Passing Concept — one of the most quarterback-friendly protection schemes in football.

Despite some tech hiccups (this is our third attempt to record it!), this episode is a must-watch for coaches looking to create cleaner vision, simplified reads, and smarter protection for their quarterbacks — especially shorter or mobile QBs. Coach Bergener walks us through film, diagrams, and coaching points that have helped his team complete 60% of their passes and average 7.4 yards per play using this concept.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why This Episode Was So Tough to Record

01:00 – What is Dash and Why It Matters for QB Vision

02:30 – Welcome Coach Wakely Bergener

04:00 – Origins of Dash at Pauls Valley (Since 2017)

05:30 – Solving QB Vision Issues with Dash

07:15 – Adjusting the Role of the Tailback

09:30 – Using Dash for Mobile, Shorter QBs

11:45 – Protection Breakdown: Rope & Lasso Calls

13:20 – Film Breakdown: QB Vision & Edge Pinning

16:00 – Coaching the QB: Drop Timing & Reversing Out

18:30 – Adjustments vs. Different Fronts & Blitzes

20:30 – Using Condensed Sets and Quick Game Pairings

22:45 – Empty Dash + GIF Concept Ideas

23:25 – What Makes Pauls Valley’s Program Unique

25:00 – Final Thoughts: Food Trucks, Spring Ball, and Split Zone Ties

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