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.
▶️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro and Coach Blackbourn joins01:03 – Why Quick Game Should Stand Alone02:15 – Adapting Illinois Roots to Georgia Football03:40 – The Value of Step-Based Routes vs. Yards05:30 – All-Hitch Install and Coaching Points08:20 – Building the Offense from Scratch11:10 – Handling Spring & Summer Limitations15:45 – Adjusting to Player Skill Levels18:30 – Formation Variations and Teaching Terminology22:00 – Practical Tips for High School Installations
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