The Academy: Producing 3 State Champions in One Weekend & Paving the Path for Your 2026 Turnaround
January 18, 2026
Triple Option Football Academy: Producing Three State Champions in One Weekend in 2025 and Paving the Path for Your 2026 Turnaround
In the world of high school football, where competition is fierce and margins for error are razor-thin, the Triple Option Football Academy (TOFA) stands out as a beacon of efficiency and success. Led by Dr. Lou Cella, a Doctor of Sport and Performance Psychology with decades of experience in implementing the Flexbone Triple Option offense, the Academy has transformed countless programs. But 2025 marked a historic milestone: three TOFA clients—Fort Sumner (NM), Scobey (MT), and Oak Hall (FL)—claimed state championships in the same weekend. This unprecedented achievement underscores the Academy’s super-efficient approach to play calling, installation, and practice, which can deliver an instant turnaround for your program in 2026.
The Historic 2025 Weekend: Three Champions Emerge
The weekend of November 2025 was a testament to the power of TOFA’s system. Fort Sumner High School in New Mexico, Scobey High School in Montana, and Oak Hall School in Florida all hoisted state championship trophies, each crediting their success to the streamlined, high-performance strategies instilled through Dr. Cella’s camps and online resources.
Fort Sumner (NM):
Competing in a rugged New Mexico classification, Fort Sumner dominated with a relentless ground game that controlled the clock and wore down opponents. Their championship run highlighted the Academy’s emphasis on precision execution, where every play is designed to exploit defensive weaknesses without unnecessary complexity.
Scobey (MT):
Fresh off a 2-7 season in 2023, Scobey had already shown promise in 2024 by reaching the state semifinals after adopting TOFA’s methods. By 2025, they sealed the deal with a state title, averaging explosive plays thanks to the Academy’s focus on rapid installation and repetitive drills that build unbreakable confidence. Head Coach Brock Berryhill noted, “The beauty of this offense is its simplicity in teaching what appears to be a complex system. Our players believe in the small number of plays we run because they know they have repped these plays against every imaginable look.”
Oak Hall (FL):
Under first-year Head Coach RJ Fuhr (in his second stint with the program), Oak Hall jumped from 4 wins in 2024 to 9 in 2025, capturing the SSAA Class 3A State Championship. They rushed for over 3,000 yards at 5.8 yards per carry, a direct result of TOFA’s step-by-step clinic and 24/7 support. Fuhr shared, “When I decided to move our offensive system to the flexbone, the first person I contacted was Dr. Lou Cella. We rushed for over 3,000 yards… Can’t thank Dr. Lou enough for all his help!”
What made this trifecta possible? These teams weren’t loaded with five-star recruits or massive rosters—many operated with limited players (Scobey and others thrived with small squads). Instead, they leveraged TOFA’s elite-performance environment, which creates actualization, awareness, self-mastery, and peak experiences for players and coaches. Camps run in a 64-play sequence over three days, with up to three groups participating simultaneously, ensure mastery of the Army/Air Force Flexbone Triple Option. By the end, teams have run over 600 plays, building muscle memory and strategic insight that translates directly to game-day dominance.
This wasn’t a fluke; it’s the culmination of Dr. Cella’s proven track record. Since 2010, TOFA has propelled teams like Tyrone (OK) to state titles averaging 51 points per game, Falls City (TX) to their first-ever regional and state championships, and dozens more to drastic turnarounds—often in their first season post-camp.
Super Efficiency: The Key to Play Calling, Installation, and Practice
At the heart of TOFA’s success is a “super-efficient” methodology rooted in sports science and mental conditioning. Dr. Cella’s approach, informed by his doctoral research on the 80/20 Rule for improving coaching performance, eliminates guesswork and maximizes every minute. Here’s how it breaks down:
Play Calling:
TOFA teaches a procedural-based system where calls are reactive yet simple—always taking what the defense gives. No overcomplicating with endless formations; instead, core plays like Zone Dive, Midline Triple, Follow, Down, Toss Series, and situational passing are drilled to perfection. Coaches learn to read defenses in real-time, ensuring the offense is always one step ahead. As evidenced by the 2025 champions, this leads to explosive outputs: high yards per carry, time-of-possession dominance, and fewer turnovers. Testimonials from coaches like Josh Bell (Tyrone, OK) highlight how this “no-nonsense” approach turned average offenses into scoring machines.
Installation:
The Academy’s 3-Step Clinic and video library (over 100 hours of camp, drill, clinic, and game footage) provide a step-by-step blueprint. Installation is rapid—often completed in days via camps or online access. Dr. Cella’s camps install the offense through high-rep sequences, covering Day 1 (Zone Dive), Day 2 (Follow and Midline Triple), and Day 3 (Down, Toss, Passing, and Situational Football). This isn’t theory; it’s hands-on, with Q&A sessions and 24/7 support to address any hurdles. Programs like Questa (NM), which won as many games in 2024 as the previous eight years combined after a May camp, show how quickly teams adapt.
Practice:
Efficiency is king. TOFA’s Elite Practice Plans and Training Camp Mastery Plan emphasize up-tempo, purposeful reps—getting 1,200 live plays in the first three weeks. Drills focus on fundamentals, mental toughness, and adaptability to any defensive look. This creates a physical, confident unit that’s better on both sides of the ball (as Berryhill noted, it even toughens up defenses). No wasted time; every session builds toward peak performance, fostering team bonding and buy-in.
This efficiency isn’t just talk—it’s backed by data. TOFA clients routinely double rushing yards, boost points per game by 20-30, and flip losing records. From Timmonsville (SC) going from 1-9 to state semifinals with 21 players, to Haverford (PA) jumping from 1-9 to 11-2 and breaking school records, the results speak volumes.
Your Instant Turnaround in 2026: How TOFA Delivers It
If your program is stagnant—plagued by low win totals, inefficient offenses, or mismatched schemes—TOFA can engineer an instant turnaround in 2026. The system is designed for high school realities: small rosters, multi-sport athletes, and limited practice time. By joining TOFA (starting at $997 for the Online Academy or $2,997 for a 3-Day Camp), you’ll gain:
Two-Year Membership:
Access to the 2026 3-Step Clinic, live webinars, installation libraries (2014–present), state championship game videos, and elite plans.
Proven Results:
Like the 2025 champions, expect immediate impacts—more wins, playoff berths, and championships. Teams often see turnarounds in months, not years.
Personalized Support:
Dr. Cella is available 24/7 for troubleshooting, game planning, and motivation. As coaches like Dennis Gibson (Wyman King Academy, SC) attest, this accessibility is the game-changer.
Elite Environment:
Beyond X’s and O’s, TOFA builds mental resilience, turning players into self-mastered performers who thrive under pressure.
Don’t settle for mediocrity. Programs like Pamlico County (NC), which went from 2 wins to 13-1 and a state title game, or East Davidson (NC), from 1-10 to 6-5 with 300+ rushing yards per game, prove that TOFA’s efficiency leads to dominance. Contact Dr. Lou Cella today at the Triple Option Football Academy to empower your players and coaches. Transform your program into a championship contender—2026 starts now!
