Welcome back to The Board Drill Podcast! In this episode, Coach Kyle sits down with Coach Jacob Boldin — Run Game Coordinator and OL Coach at Cambridge High School (GA) — to talk all things practice efficiency, building culture, coaching growth, and samurai-level discipline. Whether you're an aspiring young coach or a vet looking to sharpen your edge, this one’s packed with actionable insight.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Story Behind “The Board Drill”
01:31 - The Importance of Practice Efficiency
02:20 - Coach Boldin’s Mentorship Under Tommy Watson
03:15 - How Samurai Culture Shaped Boldin’s Coaching Philosophy
06:45 - Using Studies & Books to Inspire Practice Culture
08:50 - Building Toughness with Competitive Practice Structure
12:10 - Why Film Review is Crucial for Player Buy-In
14:40 - Managing Reps for Starters vs. Backups
16:55 - Coaching the Offensive Line with Clarity & Precision
19:30 - How to Prepare for Game Week: Monday Through Thursday
23:00 - What Makes Great Teams “Efficient” in Practice
25:20 - Speed vs. Efficiency: Why Less Can Be More
28:10 - Coach’s Thoughts on Culture Killers in a Program
30:40 - Using “Buzzwords” and Themes for Weekly Focus
33:20 - Tips for Young Coaches Getting Into the Game
35:55 - Offseason Planning: When Does It Start and What Does It Look Like?
38:45 - Final Thoughts & Favorite Samurai Quotes
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