7 Steps to Prepare Your Team for the 2026 Season with Triple Option Football Academy
October 4, 2025
7 Steps to Prepare Your Team for the 2026 Season with Triple Option Football Academy
Dear Head High School Football Coaches,
To transform your program into a championship contender using the Triple Option Football Academy and Dr. Lou Cella’s expertise, follow these seven critical steps to prepare for the 2026 season. These steps leverage Dr. Cella’s proven system, which has driven state championships, playoff runs, and dramatic turnarounds for programs across the country.
1. Enroll in the Triple Option Football Academy ($997)
Gain exclusive access to the Online Academy for two years, including the 2026 3-Step Clinic, a 100+ hour video library, installation clinics (2014–present), state championship game footage, a Training Camp Mastery Plan, elite practice plans, and 24/7 support from Dr. Cella. This comprehensive resource equips you to master play-calling, installation, and practice of the Army/Air Force Flexbone Triple Option offense. Start by enrolling at tripleoptionfootball.com/academy to lay the foundation for your team’s success.
2. Schedule a Triple Option Football Academy Camp ($2997–$3997)
Host a 3-day on-campus camp where your players will execute over 600 plays, mastering the core offense: Zone Dive and Follow (Day 1), Kick, Down, and Midline Triple Option (Day 2), and Rocket Toss, Passing Game, and Situational Football (Day 3). Dr. Cella’s camps, as seen with teams like Tyrone (OK) and Falls City (TX), deliver immediate results through hands-on coaching and team bonding. Contact Dr. Cella to schedule your camp and ensure your players and staff are aligned.
3. Study the 3-Step Clinic and Video Library
Dive into the 2026 3-Step Clinic and the 100+ hour video library, which includes camp, drill, clinic, and game footage from top-performing Triple Option teams. This resource, utilized by coaches like Josh Bell (Tyrone, OK) and Luke Dougherty (Haverford, PA), helps you understand the step-by-step installation of the Flexbone offense. Dedicate time in the offseason to review these materials to streamline your playbook and practice structure.
4. Implement the Training Camp Mastery Plan
Use Dr. Cella’s proven plan to execute 1,200 live plays in the first three weeks of training camp. This high-repetition approach, as demonstrated by Pamlico County (NC) and Tussey Mountain (PA), builds player confidence and execution under pressure. Tailor this plan to your roster, ensuring every player masters their role in the offense, even with limited numbers, as seen with Wyman King Academy (SC) and their 14-player roster.
5. Adopt Elite Practice Plans
Incorporate Dr. Cella’s tailored practice plans to maximize efficiency and execution. These plans, praised by coaches like Anthony Sottasante (Tussey Mountain, PA) and Chris Cameron (Hollister San Benito, CA), focus on position-specific drills and game-like repetitions. Adjust your practice schedule to prioritize the Triple Option’s core plays, ensuring your team is prepared for any defensive alignment.
6. Engage in Live Q&A Webinars with Dr. Cella
After completing the 3-Step Clinic, participate in a live webinar with Dr. Cella to address your staff’s specific needs. Coaches like Dennis Gibson (Wyman King Academy, SC) and Terry Shaw (Rainier, WA) emphasize Dr. Cella’s 24/7 availability as a game-changer. Use these sessions to troubleshoot challenges, refine strategies, and align your game plan with your team’s strengths.
7. Foster a Culture of Confidence and Simplicity
Leverage Dr. Cella’s mental conditioning and sports science expertise to instill belief in your players. As seen with teams like Questa (NM) and Poland Regional (ME), the Triple Option’s simplicity empowers players to execute with confidence, even with small rosters or inexperienced quarterbacks. Emphasize fundamentals, ball security, and a “no big deal” mindset to overcome setbacks, as highlighted by Ted Tibbetts (Poland Regional, ME).
By following these steps, you’ll harness Dr. Cella’s system to create an elite-performance environment, mirroring the success of programs like Falls City (TX), which won their first state championship, or Haverford (PA), which went from 1-9 to 11-2. Contact Dr. Cella today to join the Triple Option Football Academy and build a championship-caliber program for 2026.
