Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! Join hosts Kyle and Matt as they dive into the exciting world of football, discussing the top NFL and college football teams to watch in the 2024 season.

In this episode, Kyle and Matt share their insights on:

• The most intriguing NFL offenses, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Houston Texans.

• Top NFL defenses to keep an eye on, featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks.

• The college football offenses that promise excitement this season, such as Kansas, Mississippi State, and NC State.

• Analyzing the new NFL kickoff rules and potential strategies.

Whether you're a coach, player, or football enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and analysis to get you ready for the upcoming season.

Don't forget to subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts and predictions for the 2024 football season!

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Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! In this episode, hosts Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with returning guest, Coach Ty Gower from Plano West. We dive deep into the intricacies of molding your football scheme to fit your personnel, a crucial topic for high school coaches. Coach Gower shares his extensive experience and insights on how to maximize your team's potential by adapting your strategies based on the players you have. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of understanding your personnel and adapting your scheme accordingly -Real-life examples of how Coach Gower adjusts his defensive strategies -The benefits of using multiple defensive packages and naming them to resonate with your team -Practical advice for young coaches on managing and developing their teams -The significance of off-season preparation and year-round football planning Whether you're a seasoned coach or new to the field, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you better prepare for the upcoming season. 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode! Follow us on YouTube and all our social media channels. Visit our website at www.boarddrill.com for more episodes and written content. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:36 Molding Your Scheme to Fit Your Personnel 09:44 Considering the Offenses You Face 14:43 Teaching Versatility and Position-less Football 19:19 Developing Young Players and Building a Program 24:33 Creating Multiple Packages with Unique Names 30:05 Teaching History and Background to Create Buy-In 35:25 Challenging Opposing Coaches and Confusing Quarterbacks 39:11 The Importance of Terminology and Communication in Coaching 41:24 Adapting and Learning from Other Coaches 44:36 Condensing Verbiage for Effective Communication 52:46 Never Forget Your Roots and Those Who Helped You 01:05:58 Building Strong Relationships with Players

In our latest episode, we sit down with Coach Axel Ofori Jr., the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach at Desert Vista High School in Arizona, and the mastermind behind "Team Eyeland" on social media. Coach Ofori shares his expertise on man coverage techniques, from the fundamentals of stance and eye discipline to advanced strategies for press and off-man coverage. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, you'll find valuable insights to help elevate your team's performance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and NCAA Football

02:09 Introduction to Coach Axel Afori Jr. and Team Island

05:19 Discovering Coach Axel Afori Jr. on TikTok

09:32 Drills to Reinforce Technique

12:16 Covering Routes in the Red Zone and Goal Line Area

16:43 The Hardest Routes to Cover Man to Man

20:34 Challenges of Man Coverage in the Red Zone

23:01 Matchups and Cheating in the Red Zone

25:14 Influences and Learning from Other Coaches

30:28 Introduction and Appreciation

32:39 Using Help from the Post Safety

35:17 Importance of Football IQ in Understanding Coverages

37:25 Discipline and Transitioning in Off-Man Technique

42:09 Emergency Use of Speed Turning

44:39 Cash Technique and Forcing Outside Throws

46:30 Alignment in Cash Technique

49:29 Unique Team Tradition: Sticking Opposing Team in Ice Hockey Rink