The Basics of the Triple Option Center-Quarterback Exchange
August 6, 2014
1. General Background
- The laces of the ball must come up crossing the finger of the Q’s passing hand.
- Avoid crowding the Center.
2. Stance
- Shoulder-width.
- Toes point straight ahead.
- Weight on balls of feet with the weight distributing on the side to which the Q is pivoting.
- 75% of weight on pivot foot.
- Knees are sightly flexed.
- Upright trunk. Too much forward lean affects the read on #1.
- Throwing hand must be placed firmly under the Center’s buttocks–squarely in the middle with the palms facing down.
- Opposite hand must be connected at the thumbs, either by meshing the thumbs together or interlocking them.
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.
