In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, we welcome Mitch Wieland, offensive coordinator at Iowa City Liberty High School, to break down the most common quarterback mistakes and how to fix them. From footwork disasters to bad pocket habits, Coach Wieland gives a clinic on practical drills, quarterback development, and how to coach up any QB, regardless of arm talent.
We also talk about how to integrate film study into your daily QB routine, fixing overstriding, improving pocket presence, and unlocking the deep ball game at the high school level.
Whether you're a QB coach, offensive coordinator, or a defensive coach looking to understand how QBs are taught, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome & Midwest Coaching Vibes
1:40 - Coach Wieland's background & QB coaching journey
3:30 - How to develop efficient QBs of all sizes & styles
4:49 - Common Mistake #1: Weak finishing position & drills to fix it
9:20 - Filming practice: Why it matters for QB development
12:30 - Common Mistake #2: Overstriding & simple fixes
15:45 - QB drills should be individualized, not one-size-fits-all
17:00 - Common Mistake #3: Eyes on the rush & pocket drills
20:50 - How to drill pocket escapes & throwaways (double evade, chaos drills)
23:50 - Don't try to outrun the rush: Go against the grain
28:50 - Scramble drill chaos & the struggle of WR scramble rules
31:30 - Teaching the deep ball with timing, not arm strength
36:30 - Throwing with touch: Over/under drills & QB anticipation
42:00 - How flight paths drift & adjusting deep balls left vs. right
46:00 - Dropping in the bucket drill explained
48:50 - Best throw in football? The underthrown deep ball
51:30 - Teaching throwing on the run vs. sprinting throws
54:00 - QB mechanics on sprint outs & real-world escape drills
56:30 - Program tradition: Liberty’s Purple Rain & Lightning Jacks
59:00 - Final thoughts & Mitch's advice for QB coaches
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