In this episode, Coach Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with Rockmart High School's Coach Tracy Malone, back by popular demand, to dive deep into quarterback development. 🏈
Coach Malone breaks down his comprehensive QB progression system, covering everything from weight room prep to on-field drills. Learn about:
✅ His unique no-ball warmup routines
✅ The science behind modern QB mechanics
✅ The legendary "Wolfpack" footwork drills
✅ How to maximize special teams periods for QB development
✅ Offseason planning & QB mental reps 🧠
...and so much more, including plenty of laughs and coaching stories.
If you're serious about developing QBs, this is an episode you can't miss!
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Kyle & Matt Welcome Back Coach Tracy Malone
01:20 - Coach Malone’s Return: Listener Feedback & Popular Demand
02:30 - Coaching Journey at Rockmart High School & Quick Background
04:00 - The QB Development Philosophy: "Standing on Third Base"
05:45 - Weight Room Warm-Up: Why You Don’t Warm Up by Throwing a Football
09:00 - Band & Med Ball Drills: Shoulder Health & Building Throwing Mechanics
12:00 - No-Ball On-Field Warm-Up: Scarecrow, Flaps, & The Infamous Dak Drill
15:00 - Breaking Down Modern Throwing Science (Hip Displacement & Mechanics)
18:30 - Towel Drills: Biting the Burger & Maximizing Whip Motion
22:00 - Transition to Ball Warm-Up: Cadence Snaps & “Playing Catch” the Right Way
26:00 - QB Footwork Series: The "Wolfpack" Drill Breakdown
30:15 - How to Use Special Teams Periods for Extra QB Work
33:40 - The Importance of Cadence & Handling Bad Snaps Under Pressure
36:50 - Option Pitch & Ball Security Drills: Why They Still Matter
40:00 - PUP Drill (Pass Under Pressure): Simplifying Blitz Recognition for QBs
43:30 - QB Progressions: Reading High-to-Low, Low-to-High, & Pure Progressions
48:00 - Offseason QB Development: Organizing 4-on-1 Workouts & Film Study
51:00 - The Power of Repetition: Why Simplicity Wins in QB Coaching
55:20 - Teaching Spacing Concepts: Inside-Out, Outside-In, and Pure Progressions
59:00 - Final Coaching Tips: "No DAPS" Rule & Building QB Confidence
1:02:00 - Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Coaching Organization
1:04:00 - Wrap-Up: Thank You, Coach Malone + What’s Coming Next
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