How High School Defenses Attempt to Stop the Triple Option in 2014
August 3, 2014
Based on qualitative and quantitative information from Dr. Cella’s past and present clients, this is how high school football defenses are attempting to stop the Triple Option in 2014:
1. 4-4 Defense
2. 3-technique to field/2i away from field.
3. 5-technique (#1) flat to dive, overhang (#2) right to QB, FS (#3) runs over the top to the pitch.
None of this matters. The Playside A cancels #3 and the wide splits (3.5 feet) give the Quarterback all the time he needs to read #1 and pitch #2.
How High School Defenses Attempt to Stop the Triple Option in 2014
Also, with the evolution of Midline Triple, aligning the 3-technique to the field does nothing to stop the Triple Option:
Midline Triple Option versus 4-4 Defense—You don’t have to block those in white, they will always be wrong, and they cannot make the tackle.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3 (4 if “Tiger” call)
PT- Veer to Tiger (if 2 run support players)
PG- Veer to Scoop (vs. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace (A-gap)
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1 Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
About the Author
Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple 
Option Football System Over the Last Four Years
Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella, is a Sports Performance Specialist, and a 19-year coaching veteran of the college and high school level.
Over the last four years, Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.
In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.
Dr. Cella is currently conducting empirical research entitled “Utilizing the 80-20 Rule to Improve Football Coaching Performance.” He possesses four degrees with an A.S. in Education, a B.S. in English, a M.Ed in Information Technology, and a Psy.D in Psychology, Sport Performance Psychology (2014).
Both the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy and the Triple Option Football Academy are governed by AFSSMCA, LLC. At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA) and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.
