Why a Triple Option Football Academy Camp Could Transform Your Program
January 20, 2026
Why a Triple Option Football Academy Camp Could Transform Your Program
As an independent-minded head coach, you’re likely skeptical of anything that sounds like a quick fix or external interference in how you run your team. That’s fair—after all, you’ve built your program on your own vision, hard work, and instincts. But consider this: the Triple Option Football Academy Camp, led by Dr. Lou Cella, isn’t about handing over control; it’s about equipping you with a proven system that amplifies what you already do well. It’s a three-day, on-campus immersion where your players rep over 600 plays, your staff gets hands-on coaching, and you walk away with resources to install, practice, and call the Army/Air Force Flexbone Triple Option offense efficiently. The goal? Create an elite performance environment that fosters self-mastery and peak experiences for your athletes, making them drastically more effective without reinventing your entire approach.
What sets this apart is the track record. Hundreds of high school programs have seen immediate, measurable turnarounds—often in their first season post-camp—regardless of roster size, experience level, or prior schemes. These aren’t cherry-picked anecdotes; they’re real results from coaches like you who were in tough spots and chose to invest in a tool that paid off big. Here are seven standout examples of camp success that demonstrate the system’s reliability and impact:
1. Tyrone (OK):
In 2019, they finished 5-5 and missed the playoffs. After a 2020 camp with Dr. Cella, they won the Oklahoma Class C State Championship, scoring 668 points in 13 games (51 points/game). Coach Josh Bell noted the camp’s no-nonsense teaching and reps gave them the edge to add the triple option to their sets, leading to their first state title in 60 years.
2. Falls City (TX):
Before 2010, they’d never won a regional or state championship. Post-camp, they claimed both for the first time in school history, scoring 680 points in 15 games. Coach Mark Kirchhoff highlighted how the camp built techniques, fundamentals, team bonding, and confidence through an outside expert’s perspective.
3. Pamlico County (NC):
From 2 wins and 108 points in 2016 to 9 wins, 508 points, and the state quarterfinals in 2017 after the camp. They followed up with a 13-1 season and state championship game appearance in 2018. Coach Torrey Nowell credited the system for thriving at the 1A level with a small roster (31 players, including 12 freshmen), emphasizing its role in explosive scoring (44 points/game average).
4. Timmonsville (SC):
Went 1-9 in 2010 running the spread. After the 2011 camp, they reached the state semifinals with just 21 players. Coach Jimmy Woods explained how it reduced the learning curve by two years, provided resources for planning and drills, and boosted rushing by 20% and touchdowns by 50%, while building team enthusiasm.
5. Haverford (PA):
1-9 in 2023, then 11-2 in 2024 after a May camp, breaking school records for wins, winning their first home playoff game, and claiming a league title. Coach Luke Dougherty said Dr. Cella changed their offensive thinking, refined concepts, and provided ongoing support that elevated the program.
6. Scobey (MT):
2-7 in 2023, then to the state semifinals in 2024 post-camp. Coach Brock Berryhill praised the offense’s simplicity for maximizing talent with inexperienced players (no returning QB), building physicality on both sides of the ball, and Dr. Cella’s constant availability for questions.
7. Questa (NM):
Under a first-year coach hired in May, they won as many games in 2024 as the previous eight years combined and made the playoffs after embracing the camp and academy. Coach Larry Roybal called it the #1 resource for building a program, leading to rapid implementation and success.
These examples span different states, classifications, and challenges—from tiny rosters (e.g., 14-21 players) to undersized lines (averaging 180 pounds) and late hires (weeks before camp). Common threads? Dramatic win increases, scoring explosions, playoff breakthroughs, and efficiency gains like dominating time of possession or rushing over 300 yards/game. Coaches consistently report streamlined practices, confident players who buy in quickly, and 24/7 access to Dr. Cella for tailored advice—no micromanaging, just empowerment.
If you’re independent-minded, think of this camp as a strategic investment in your autonomy: for $2,997, you get the on-campus experience plus online academy access, eliminating guesswork in playcalling and installation while letting you adapt it to your style. It’s not about following blindly; it’s about gaining an edge that lets you outscheme opponents and unlock your team’s potential. Programs like yours have turned seasons around in months—why not yours for 2026? Reach out to Dr. Cella; the results speak for themselves, and you’ll still call the shots.
