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The Board Drill Podcast

Kyle Bradburn, Matt Dixon

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 81

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!

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Turning Around a Program w/ Coach Tim Dycus

Season 3 · Episode 5

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 • Duration 41:17

In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, we sit down with Coach Tim Dycus, the head football coach at Winter Springs High School (FL). Coach Dycus dives into the details of building a culture, the reality of turning around a struggling program, and the leadership lessons that come with over two decades on the sidelines.Coach Dycus took over a program that many saw as an easy win on their schedule—until now. Under his guidance, Winter Springs just posted its first winning season in years and reached the playoffs. This episode is a must-watch for coaches who are grinding in the trenches, building brick by brick.Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Coach Dycus joins the show1:34 - Taking over a struggling program3:05 - Coach Dycus’ backstory: from business owner to football coach6:42 - What he learned from Seminole County football legends10:17 - How he built a winning culture at Winter Springs14:10 - Getting buy-in from the players and staff17:32 - The small wins that built momentum21:45 - Key schemes and system changes26:10 - Advice to young coaches stepping into tough jobs30:33 - Coaching in the social media age35:21 - Building relationships and developing leaders38:10 - Coach Dycus’ coaching philosophy42:00 - Lightning Round: Favorite drills, toughest opponents, best advice45:50 - Final thoughts and what’s next for Winter Springs football📲 Subscribe for more in-depth football conversations with high school and college coaches across the country.

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Breaking Down Match Coverage Rules with Coach Dawson Mitchell

Season 3 · Episode 4

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 • Duration 56:59

The Board Drill Podcast - Ep. 13 | Dawson Mitchell | Match Coverage In this episode, Kyle and Matt are joined by Coach Dawson Mitchell (@CoachMitchell48), the linebackers coach at Cartersville High School. Coach Mitchell walks us through how his defense runs 2-Read coverage, how they teach their DBs to handle common route combos, and what pattern-matching looks like in a high school setting.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro and how Kyle connected with Coach Mitchell2:00 - Cartersville’s base coverage philosophy3:15 - Coaching 2-Read: teaching DBs to read 2-to-15:40 - How they handle double slant and smash routes8:25 - Matching routes vs. spot-dropping: what they emphasize10:00 - Teaching eyes, leverage, and hip turns13:45 - Adjusting to different offensive tendencies week to week16:30 - Why they don’t pedal their corners18:05 - Differences between 2-Read, Palms, and Quarters21:10 - Practical drills and how they rep it in practice24:00 - Final thoughts on teaching coverage at the high school levelThis is a pure football episode. No slides. No fluff. Just straight-up ball talk.Subscribe for more in-depth breakdowns and interviews with coaches across the country.

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Pinch Front with Coach Dean Young

Season 3 · Episode 3

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 • Duration 01:41:55

In this episode, we’re joined by Coach Dean Young, DC at Midlothian HS (TX), to break down his unique “Pinch Front” concept and the back-end coverage he calls “Texas Two and a Half.” Coach Young explains how his team adapted through adversity, simplified their rules, and developed a system that mixes Tampa 2 and three-cloud principles with aggressive front play. If you’re looking for a flexible, sound way to adjust your defense to your personnel, this episode is a must-watch.Topics include simplifying coverage rules, adapting Tampa 2 principles, how to cancel gaps with the DL, and why Coach refuses to call anything Cover 3.Timestamped Topics:0:00 - Intro & Guest Welcome1:19 - Origin of the “Pinch Front”2:44 - Adapting to Injuries & Personnel Issues3:45 - From Quarters to Tampa 2 to Base Defense4:32 - Simplifying Rules with Pinch Front6:05 - Explaining “Texas Two and a Half”9:20 - Techniques & Coverage Leverage Details12:50 - Adjusting to 2x2 vs. 3x1 Formations17:10 - Why Coach Hates Cover 320:55 - How the Front Marries the Coverage26:10 - Game Planning Tips & Weekly Adjustments30:42 - Q&A: Coaching the Overhang Player33:05 - Blitz Rules and Complementary Pressures36:30 - Scouting Considerations for This Defense40:18 - Favorite Situational Calls44:00 - Building Confidence in the System47:12 - Final Thoughts & Twitter Fights Over Cover 3Follow Coach Young on Twitter: @CoachDeanYoung

Read the original Hex Front article: https://www.boarddrill.com/p/hex-front-theory-can-4-down-defensesLike, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth conversations on modern defensive football. Stay tuned for more from The Board Drill!

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Fitting the Run with Coach Zach Capehart

Season 3 · Episode 2

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 01:11:55

S3E2 – Run Fits with Zach Capehart (Silverdale Academy DC)

This week, Coach Zach Capehart joins Kyle and Matt to break down run fits from a multiple front structure. Capehart brings a small-school lens — limited practice time, tempo offense, lots of two-way players — and explains how to stay sound without being overly complex.

Key Topics (Timestamps in episode):

02:30 – Silverdale program context
06:15 – Why be multiple with two-way kids?
12:10 – Installing fits in short practice windows
22:45 – Front variation without overhauling teaching
32:00 – Advice for coaches dealing with roster constraints

If you're a defensive coach looking to simplify without sacrificing soundness, this episode is built for you.

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Joey Wiles on Preparing for College Visits That Develop Your Coaching Staff

Season 3 · Episode 1

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 50:04

In this episode, Coach Joey Wiles breaks down how head coaches can use the offseason to intentionally grow their staff through college visits. From setting a structured plan to building long-term relationships with college coaches, Wiles provides a roadmap for turning your assistants into future leaders.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & introduction
02:08 – The purpose behind offseason college visits
05:15 – Creating a developmental plan for your staff
08:40 – Building relationships: The Bob Stoops story
12:00 – Why trust matters when visiting college programs
16:25 – Coaching your assistants on how to approach a visit
21:00 – Getting the most out of clinics with intentional roles
25:10 – Head coach’s responsibility to elevate staff
30:00 – Long-term value of structured visits
35:45 – Encouragement for coaches at any stage
41:00 – Final thoughts on mentorship and legacy

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Midline Out of the Flexbone with Coach Jose Licon

Season 2 · Episode 33

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 48:45

This week on The Board Drill Podcast, we dive into the heart of the Flexbone offense with special guest Coach Jose Licon, OC at Hugeton High School in Kansas. Coach Licon brings an authentic, no-nonsense look at midline concepts out of the Flexbone, and how they’re applying it to attack defenses.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intros & How This Episode Came Together

01:20 – The Triple Option Cult & Kansas Football Culture

02:15 – Coach Licon’s Background: From Flexbone QB to OC

03:00 – Overview of Hugeton HS & Their Offensive Identity

04:10 – Why Midline? Simplifying Reads for the QB

06:30 – Split-Back Veer Influence vs. Modern Defenses

09:15 – Midline Variants: Midline Lead, Midline Read, Trap Option

12:50 – Handling 4i Techniques, Slants, and Squeeze Reads

17:10 – Film Breakdown: Key Midline Plays from 2023

22:40 – How They Use Motion to Window Dress the Same Concept

26:05 – Answering “Is Midline Dead?” in Spread Offenses

29:40 – Coaching Points: QB Footwork, Mesh Timing, and RB Path

35:00 – Installing Midline: Drills, Progressions & Scout Prep

40:20 – Q&A: Listener Questions from Twitter

📚 Related Read: Dive deeper with our companion article — Kansas State's Midline Twist on Outside Zone — where we break down how KSU married Midline with Spread principles to punish static defensive fronts.

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Building Your Offensive System with Coach Preston Troyer

Season 2 · Episode 32

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 38:21

Coach Preston Troyer joins Kyle on this episode of the Board Drill Podcast to unpack what it really means to build a system on offense. The Tonganoxie HS head coach and author of Coaching Football Insight shares lessons from 17 years in the profession, including how to refine your scheme, evolve your identity, and stay grounded in player development.

Whether you're a new OC or a vet reworking your playbook, this one’s packed with wisdom.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Coach Troyer’s Journey
04:15 – Building a System: What It Really Means
15:30 – Self-Scouting & Adjusting Over Time
28:45 – Developing Your Coaching Voice
40:00 – Advice for Young Coaches

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Building a Defensive Identity and Winning Culture with Cody Gardner

Season 2 · Episode 31

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 • Duration 01:12:07

In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, we catch up with Cody Gardner, the Defensive Coordinator at Corner Canyon High School (UT), to dive deep into what it really takes to build and sustain a defensive identity at the high school level.

We talk foundational philosophy, how to reset your structure when needed, and how Cody blends system, player personality, and coaching staff dynamics into a cohesive, flexible defense. Whether you're starting from scratch or evolving your current approach, this episode is a blueprint for aligning scheme, culture, and staff into one united vision.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:42 – Gardner’s program vision and year-round player development

08:30 – The role of aggression in defensive identity

14:05 – Building from a 3-4 base with 4-2-5 variation

21:12 – Handling RPO-heavy offenses and adjusting structure

29:45 – Evaluating staff: empowering young coaches and accountability

36:20 – Non-negotiables in team culture

41:58 – Offseason planning and “install backwards” philosophy

48:35 – Advice for young head coaches

55:00 – Final thoughts and closing

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Quick Game with Coach Dan Blackbourn

Season 2 · Episode 30

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Duration 01:08:55

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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5-Man Pressure Systems with Coach Tom Elder

Season 2 · Episode 29

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 01:29:33

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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