June 20, 2025
Three key themes emerge from coaches’ testimonials about Dr. Lou Cella’s Triple Option Football Academy:
1. **Effective Teaching and System Installation**: Coaches praise Dr. Cella’s clear, systematic teaching approach. He simplifies complex concepts effectively. Structured practice plans ensure player and coach understanding. Josh Bell highlights Dr. Cella’s no-nonsense teaching style. Luke Dougherty credits Dr. Cella for transforming offensive thinking.
2. **Significant Improvement in Team Performance**: Dramatic team improvements follow Dr. Cella’s guidance. Coaches report increased wins and scoring. Torrey Nowell notes Pamlico’s jump from 108 to 508 points. Haverford High’s record improved from 1-9 to 11-2. Tangible success is a common theme.
3. **Accessibility and Ongoing Support**: Dr. Cella’s availability beyond camps is exceptional. Coaches value his responsiveness to questions. Dennis Gibson praises Dr. Cella’s prompt, quality replies. Vance Hanner appreciates Dr. Cella’s 24/7 support. Ongoing guidance helps teams overcome challenges.
These elements—teaching, performance, and support—define Dr. Cella’s impact.
Before the 2010 season, Falls City HS (TX) had never won a regional championship in school history.
In 2010, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Falls City HS (TX) won the Regional and State Championship for the first time in school history in Texas while scoring 680 points in 15 games.
“The biggest thing for us is that it gave our kids the opportunity to work together in our offensive system before the season started – the techniques and fundamentals they learned was so big, so was the team bonding, and so was having an outside source (Lou Cella) teaching them – this was invaluable.”
– Mark Kirchhoff, Head Football Coach