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All About Tempo with William Eads
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All About Tempo with William Eads

In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Coach Kyle Bradburn chats with Coach William Eads, the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Gardendale High School in Alabama. Together, they explore the art and science of tempo in football, breaking down its challenges and advantages for both offensive and defensive coaching.

Coach Eads introduces his "relentless tempo" philosophy, sharing how his team implements it to maximize efficiency and stress defenses. Kyle offers a defensive perspective, making this a must-listen for all coaches aiming to stay ahead of the game.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach Eads

2:05 - What is “relentless tempo”?

6:45 - Building a high-tempo mindset in players

11:30 - Challenges of executing tempo during games

15:10 - Defensive counters to tempo offenses

19:40 - Balancing aggression and control with tempo

25:00 - How to introduce tempo to your program

30:15 - Closing thoughts and tips for coaches

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