7-Step Process to Win with the Flexbone Triple Option Offense
September 3, 2025
7-Step Process to Win with the Flexbone Triple Option Offense
Step 1: Commit Fully to the System
• Adopt the Flexbone Triple Option as your primary offensive identity, ideal for teams with limited size or depth, as seen in Wyman King Academy (14 players) and Bayfield HS (180-pound line). Full commitment drives success, as shown by Questa HS’s rapid turnaround.
Step 2: Engage Expert Instruction
• Hire Dr. Lou Cella for a Triple Option Football Academy Camp. He teaches players and coaches fundamentals and system-specific strategies, as credited by Haverford HS (11-2 season) and Pamlico County (611 points in 2018).
Step 3: Install the Offense Systematically
• Use a step-by-step process to teach core plays (zone dive, midline triple option). This simplifies execution for players, as Timmonsville HS did, going from 1-9 to state semifinals in one year.
Step 4: Maximize Practice Efficiency
• Implement fast-paced, high-repetition practices to master the system. This ensures players are prepared for any defensive look, as noted by Tussey Mountain HS (1-9 to 8 wins) and Hollis HS (400+ yards/game).
Step 5: Build Player Confidence and Cohesion
• Foster team unity and confidence through camps. This enables players to trust the system, as Falls City HS achieved their first state championship and Poland Regional HS set offensive records.
Step 6: Leverage Ongoing Support and Fundamentals
• Use Dr. Cella’s 24/7 availability for in-season adjustments and emphasize ball security and option mechanics. This is what Rainier HS (best season in 26 years) and Riverwood HS (+20 turnover margin) did.
Step 7: Control the Game
• Dominate time of possession and exploit defensive weaknesses with a simple playbook, as Hollis HS (8-minute drives) and Kasson-Mantorville (300+ rushing yards/game) demonstrated, leading to sustained success.
Summary
By committing to the Flexbone Triple Option, engaging expert instruction, installing the system systematically, maximizing practice efficiency, building confidence, leveraging ongoing support, and controlling games, teams like Questa HS and Haverford HS achieved rapid turnarounds and set the foundation for long-term success.
