The Flexbone Triple Option: A Winning Identity
June 17, 2025
Start Winning with the Proven High School Football Offense
If you’re a high school football coach looking to beat stronger teams, control the clock, and build a championship culture, it’s time to master the Flexbone Triple Option offense. Backed by Dr. Lou Cella’s 14 years of research and results from 35 successful programs, this system delivers more than just yards—it delivers titles.
From Falls City (TX) winning a state championship to Tyrone (OK) jumping from 5–5 to averaging 51 points per game, the Flexbone has changed football for small schools across America. In 2024, Haverford High (PA) transformed from 1–9 to 11–2 by fully committing to this system. That’s the power of precision, repetition, and Flexbone football mastery.
Inside the Flexbone: Plays That Win Games
At its core, the Flexbone offense revolves around three game-breaking plays:
- Zone Dive – Attacks the heart of the defense with lightning-fast execution.
- Midline Triple – Forces defensive tackles to pick their poison.
- Rocket Toss – Stretches the defense to the sideline with speed and timing.
Modeled after Army and Air Force, these plays are easy to teach, hard to stop, and devastate opponents who aren’t ready for the relentless pace and discipline they require.
Why the Flexbone Works for Small Schools
Here’s what makes this offense special—and nearly unstoppable:
- Controls time of possession
- Limits opponent’s plays
- Makes your defense stronger
- Simplifies installation and game plans
- Forces full buy-in from players and coaches
- Thrives with small rosters
- Develops a mentally tough culture
Programs with fewer than 20 players—like Wyman King Academy—have run through playoffs using this exact approach.
Install the System, Master the Mindset
Through 3-day in-person camps and a full online academy, the Triple Option Football Academy teaches coaches how to run the Flexbone with ruthless efficiency.
The goal? 1,200 live reps in three weeks to build implicit conditioning, eliminate hesitation, and master core concepts.
The B-Back (fullback) becomes the offense’s heartbeat. Plays like Zone Dive, Midline Triple Option, and Trap make defenses guess wrong and give you the numbers advantage. Army, Air Force, and dozens of high school teams have leaned on these concepts to dominate the field.
An Environment Built on Precision and Belief
Winning with the Flexbone goes beyond play-calling. It builds a gritty, unified culture where every rep counts. When teams like Bayfield (CO) compete with 180-pound linemen and still win, it proves: technique and timing can beat talent.
Discipline, toughness, and total buy-in fuel this system. That’s what transforms teams from underdogs to fearless competitors.
Take the First Step Today
Ready to change your program’s future?
Contact Dr. Lou Cella at (570) 332-0265 or visit TripleOptionFootball.com to start your journey.
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