The Triple Option at the Junior High Level
July 31, 2014
The following is what Junior High Football players must learn at the Junior High Level:
1- Triple Option
Triple Option versus 50
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Veer
PG- Base to Ace
C- Veer to Ace
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer 1, Pitch 2
B- Veer Path
TRIPLE VERSUS SPLIT OFF #2
Triple Option versus Odd Stack.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Veer
PG- Base to Ace
C- Veer to Ace
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer 1, Pitch 2
B- Veer Path
2- Once they have Triple mastered versus these three fronts, teach them how to run Midline Triple as a default versus a 3 technique.
Midline Triple versus 4-4
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3
PT- Veer to Arc (“Tiger” call)
PG- Veer to Scoop (vs. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace (A-gap)
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
Midline Triple versus 50 Eagle Stack.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3 (Tiger call if 4)
PT- Veer to Arc (Tiger Call)
PG- Veer to Scoop (v. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace (A-gap)
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
3- Once Triple and Midline Triple are installed, teach them how to run the Rocket to beat the inside blitz and handle #1 when he takes the B-Back on Triple.
Rocket Toss versus 50.
PR- Deep Defender
PA, PT, PG- Arc
C, BG, BT- Scoop
BA- Rocket
BR- Cutoff
Q- Rocket Steps (Punch, Turn, Pivot)
B- Veer Away Path
* Only call Rocket when the Playside Linebacker blitzes inside or #2 does not run with the Tackle on Midline Lead.
4- The Follow out of Heavy is an effective solution at all levels. Install this after the Rocket.
Heavy Follow versus Odd Stack.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Base
PG- Base to Ace
C- Veer to Ace
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Follow
B- Veer Path
5- Triple Pass goes in next to control the safety when he runs up the field.
Triple Pass vs. Split
PR- Vert-Skinny
PA- Vert-Wheel
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- Cutoff
Q- Triple Pass Steps
B- Veer Path-Kick
Triple Pass v. 50
6- Four Verticals is the last concept to teach. This is utilized in obvious pass situations.
Four Verticals versus One Safety.
PR- Stretch
PA- Stretch
OL- Slide Away
BA- Stretch
BR- Stretch
Q- Five-Step Drop, Throw to open A-back
B- Veer Path-Kick
Running Four Verticals Versus Cover 2.
PR- Stretch
PA- Stretch to Post (if MOF is open)
OL- Slide Away
BA/BR- Stretch
Q- Five-Step Drop, Throw to PA
B- Veer Path-Kick
About the Author
Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple 
Option Football System Over the Last Four Years
Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella, is a Sports Performance Specialist, and a 19-year coaching veteran of the college and high school level.
Over the last four years, Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.
In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.
Dr. Cella is currently conducting empirical research entitled “Utilizing the 80-20 Rule to Improve Football Coaching Performance.” He possesses four degrees with an A.S. in Education, a B.S. in English, a M.Ed in Information Technology, and a Psy.D in Psychology, Sport Performance Psychology (2014).
Both the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy and the Triple Option Football Academy are governed by AFSSMCA, LLC. At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA) and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.
