Dr. Lou Cella’s Triple Option Football Academy: Empowering Coaches for Instant Program Turnarounds
August 3, 2025
Based on the testimonials found at TripleOptionFootball.com, here are 7 things coaches said about trusting Dr. Cella and the Triple Option Football Academy methodology:
* Dr. Cella provides unparalleled expertise and knowledge.
Several coaches, like Chris Cameron of Hollister San Benito and Phil Zukowski of Cashmere High School, commented on Dr. Cella’s deep understanding of the offense. Zukowski noted, “After Lou Cella’s camp, we realized that our knowledge of this offense was only on the basic level,” while Cameron called him “an unparalleled expert.”
* The system simplifies the offense and makes it easy to install.
Coaches from Poland Regional, St. John Paul II, and Scobey all praised how the methodology took a seemingly complex system and made it simple for both coaches and players to understand and execute. As John Padilla from St. John Paul II put it, “Dr. Lou Cella you made learning the system simple and easy.”
* The methodology increases practice efficiency and maximizes time.
Multiple coaches, including Anthony Sottasante of Tussey Mountain and Travis Foster of Shadow Ridge, highlighted how the system’s structured practice plans helped them make the most of their limited time. Sottasante stated, “You will learn how to efficiently run this offense and maximize your usage of time.”
* Dr. Cella offers constant and accessible support.
Coaches like Dennis Gibson of Wyman King Academy and Terry Shaw of Rainier were impressed with Dr. Cella’s availability, stating he was always there to answer questions, troubleshoot, and provide guidance. Gibson noted that “each time I called, emailed, or sent him a text, I received a very prompt reply.”
* The program creates a new, winning identity and mentality.
Matt Hoekstra of Ontario Christian and Brock Berryhill of Scobey both credited the academy with helping their teams establish a clear offensive identity and a more physical mindset, which in turn improved their defense and overall program culture. Hoekstra said, “We know exactly who we are, how we are going to attack our opponents, and how we will adjust.”
* The system builds player confidence and belief in the offense.
Coaches from Arthur L. Johnson, Bayfield, and Ted Tibbetts of Poland Regional all noted that the camp and academy helped their players gain confidence in the offense, which was crucial for their success. Tibbetts highlighted how his players “now love the system” and had the confidence to overcome setbacks.
* The camp and academy provide a better return on investment than other options.
Dr. Jimmy Woods of Timmonsville and Chris Collins of Lakewood both concluded that the value of Dr. Cella’s camp far exceeded the cost, providing immediate results that would have taken years to achieve through traditional methods. Woods mentioned, “The Flexbone system reduced the learning curve for those two critical factors for us by about 2 years and allowed us to experience immediate success.”
