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
💬 Have questions or want to connect with Coach Bergener?
Reach him on Twitter: @CoachBergener
💻 Visit us at www.boarddrill.com for articles, film cutups, and more podcast episodes focused on building better football programs.
📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and if you’re running Dash or thinking about installing it, we want to hear from you in the comments!
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