Coach Jimmy Nguyen (OC/QB, New Canaan HS, CT) hops on the Board Drill Podcast to break down unbalanced formations and how they’re using them to steal numbers in both the run game and pass game without turning the offense into a special package the kids cannot own.We talk tackle-over, WR unbalanced (X Over), jet/toss/boot sequencing, and how tempo plus presentation forces defenses to either over-rotate or play vanilla. If you want easy ways to stress rules and communication on Friday nights, this one’s a clinic.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 Intro + meet Coach Jimmy Nguyen01:03 Why unbalanced (run + pass) at New Canaan03:20 Using weekly formation variation to stress defenses04:16 Culture + players taking ownership of the program06:05 Types of unbalanced + how they label/call it07:25 Tackle-over math: extra gap advantage + what defenses waste09:00 Biggest pass-game advantage off unbalanced (confusion + hiding guys)10:16 Jet sweep/jet pass as an opener from tackle-over12:57 Tempo and sugar huddle to prevent defensive checks13:40 Formation into the boundary + tackle-over examples17:05 WR unbalanced: X Over + nasty/condensed splits20:01 Coaching the toss: RB landmarks + getting downhill fast22:58 Boot off toss: sequencing the over-rotation25:49 Under-center unbalanced with 4 on the LOS (how teams align)27:54 Bride & Groom tag: RB as #1 receiver + rule stress34:59 Building the screen game off unbalanced looks36:06 Play sequencing cut-ups (quads/diamond quick screen, years apart)45:56 Unique program piece: varsity giving back to the youth program48:58 Wrap-up + closing thoughtsQuick TakeawaysUnbalanced is not trick. It is a weekly numbers tool if your tags stay simple.Defenses tend to over-commit to the gap problem, which opens up jet, screens, boot, and quick game.Pairing unbalanced with tempo and sugar huddle can force opponents into vanilla calls.Board Drill resources and articles:https://www.boarddrill.comFollow Board Drill:Twitter/X: @boarddrill

Board Drill Podcast | Coach Justin Roberts (Eagles Landing Christian Academy)

In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Kyle and Matt sit down with Coach Justin Roberts, Head Football Coach at Eagles Landing Christian Academy.

We kick things off by revisiting one of the wildest games we’ve ever been a part of (42–14 at half 👀), and then dive into what really matters — building a program, handling momentum swings, and the lessons you only learn the hard way.

Coach Roberts shares insight on in-game adversity, player belief, program standards, and how perspective changes when you’ve been on both sides of a comeback. This one is loaded with practical takeaways for high school and college coaches alike.

⚠️ Heads up: We had a little trouble with screen sharing throughout the episode, so you’ll notice that as a recurring theme. It makes a few segments a bit choppy — but the coaching content absolutely delivers.

0:00 – Welcome back + Introducing Coach Justin Roberts
1:45 – The 42–14 halftime story (and the comeback)
5:30 – Momentum swings and “Superman can bleed” moments
10:15 – Lessons learned from being on both sides of wild games
15:40 – Building belief in players who don’t believe in themselves
22:10 – Handling turnovers and sudden change situations
29:30 – Coaching through adversity without flinching
36:45 – Program culture: grit, accountability, and response
44:20 – Perspective as a head coach vs. position coach
51:00 – Film reflection years later — what you see differently
58:10 – Final thoughts + advice for young coaches

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⏱️ Timestamps

In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, we sit down with Coach Tim Foster, OL Coach at Hebron Christian in Georgia, to talk through his progression for developing dominant offensive linemen. He starts with stance and footwork, builds through board drills, and finishes with game application.

Coach Foster walks through how he transitioned into coaching offensive line, how he built his individual progression, and why mastering solo blocks is the foundation for everything up front.

If you are an offensive line coach looking for practical, install-ready drill work, this episode is for you.

0:00 – Intro and meeting Coach Foster at Mount Bethel Clinic
2:00 – Transitioning from tight ends and offensive coordinator to offensive line
4:30 – Building an OL system from the ground up at Hebron Christian
8:45 – Why solo blocks are the foundation of OL play
12:30 – Board drill setup and teaching progression
18:00 – Stance, first step, and creating repeatable movement
23:15 – Pad level, hand placement, and creating force on contact
30:40 – Using boards for down blocks, pulls, and drive blocks
38:20 – From drill work to game film, bridging practice to Friday night
45:10 – Putting offensive linemen at a disadvantage in drills to build game confidence
52:30 – Coaching details that separate good from great up front

58:00 – Episode cut short and recapping Coach Foster’s key points
1:00:15 – Why winning one-on-one blocks is everything
1:03:30 – Bird Dog drill, freeze and fix technique
1:07:45 – Creating disadvantage drills for better game performance
1:12:10 – Board drill versus pan sled, teaching tools that matter
1:16:30 – Final thoughts and future guest teaser

• Offensive line individual development

• Board drill progressions

• Solo block mastery

• Drill design with built-in disadvantage

• Coaching footwork and pad level

• Translating individual periods to game performance

TimestampsCoach Tim Foster SegmentKyle and Matt Wrap-UpKey Topics Covered