In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, Kyle sits down with Coach Brian Wille, Offensive Coordinator at Fairmont High School (MN), to dive deep into Seam Reads — what they are, why you need them, and how they can unlock explosive plays in your passing game.
Coach Wille walks us through how his offense evolved after facing elite match coverage in the 2023 playoffs, and how he adapted by studying trends across high school and college football. From whiteboard concepts to in-game application, this is a masterclass in teaching and installing seam reads into your system — whether you're running Dropback, Sprint Out, or Play Action.
📍 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Coach Wille joins the show
01:42 – What led to Coach Wille adopting seam reads
03:35 – The 2023 Playoff moment that changed everything
07:20 – Matching concepts vs. Seam Reads: What's the difference?
11:15 – Teaching seam read rules to receivers
14:50 – Handling Zone vs. Man coverage reads
18:10 – Seam read vs MOFO / MOFC looks
21:02 – QB thought process: Eyes, leverage, & windows
25:40 – Seam read in Sprint Out: Why it still works
29:15 – How to build seam reads into your weekly install
33:05 – Favorite drills for seam read development
36:55 – Adapting your language to help kids grasp the concept
41:00 – Troubleshooting the read: Common mistakes & fixes
44:45 – Listener Q&A and wrap-up thoughts
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If you're looking to stretch defenses, exploit safeties, and give your QB answers against modern coverage structures, this is the episode for you.
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