Flexbone Football: Establishing a “Back to Basics” Mentality
December 18, 2025
In his latest video, Establishing a “Back to Basics” Flexbone Mentality, Dr. Lou Cella explains how elite programs achieve sustained success by simplifying their approach, refining key details, and recommitting to the core fundamentals. This message, however, extends well beyond a single video. It forms the cornerstone of everything the Triple Option Football Academy provides […]
Attacking the Safeties with Flexbone Play-Action PASSES for a Score
December 18, 2025
Flexbone offenses put immense pressure on safeties. By leveraging play-action, you can exploit their hesitation to create explosive scoring opportunities. This video demonstrates how to influence safety play, read their reactions, and attack coverages directly—all while maintaining the efficiency of your base option concepts.
Practicing Midine Triple Option in 9-on-7 Drill versus Double Run Support
December 18, 2025
This video shows Practicing Midline Triple Option in a 9-on-7 Drill versus Double Run Support. It demonstrates decision speed, quarterback footwork, and defender reads. It also shows how structure simplifies execution against aggressive run support. This drill teaches discipline, leverage, and accountability within the Midline Triple Option. Everything else connects directly to the Triple Option […]
The Triple Option Football Academy Breakthrough
December 18, 2025
The Triple Option Football Academy Breakthrough The Triple Option Football Academy, led by Dr. Lou Cella, has a documented history of transforming struggling football programs into championship contenders. By leveraging sports science, the 80/20 rule, and mental conditioning, the Academy has produced a consistent pattern of “breakthroughs” across various high school classifications. Based on […]
First-Year Miracle in New Mexico: Questa Wins More Games in 1 Season Than Previous 8 Years Combined
December 18, 2025
First-Year Miracle in New Mexico: Questa Wins More Games in 1 Season Than Previous 8 Years Combined In 2024, after working with the Triple Option Football Academy and Dr. Cella, Questa (NM) won as many games as the previous 8 YEARS COMBINED and made the playoffs under first-year head Coach, Larry Roybal. “We knew we […]
Alignment: The Foundation of Flexbone Success
December 17, 2025
Alignment: The Foundation of Flexbone Success In the Flexbone, your play is often won or lost before the ball is even snapped. Alignment determines everything. It dictates your leverage, ensures clean execution, and gives your offense the tactical edge needed to control the tempo of the game. Why Precision Alignment Matters: Instant Leverage: Proper […]
Freeze the Defense: Midline Triple Option with the Zoom Tag
December 17, 2025
Freeze the Defense: Midline Triple Option with the Zoom Tag Learn how to use Zoom motion to create elite misdirection within your Flexbone offense. This specific variation is designed to freeze linebackers and manipulate safeties, keeping the defense honest without moving away from your core identity. Why Use the Zoom Tag? Manipulation: Force safeties to […]
Master the Flexbone: Core Team Fundamentals
December 17, 2025
Master the Flexbone: Core Team Fundamentals The Flexbone Triple Option isn’t just a playbook—it’s a system of discipline, precision, and perfect assignment execution. Too many high school programs struggle because they skip the essentials. Without a rock-solid foundation, the offense simply cannot function at a high level. Why Programs Fail (and How to Fix It) […]
Flexbone Offense: Practicing Zone Dive 6-on-4
December 17, 2025
Flexbone Offense: Practicing Zone Dive 6-on-4 briefly shows how we simplify teaching the most important play in the offense. This drill demonstrates spacing, tempo, and decision-making while reducing defensive numbers for maximum learning. However, this video represents only a small piece of what we teach inside the Triple Option Football Academy. The real value comes […]
Scobey Goes from 2 Wins to State Semifinals After Working With Dr. Cella
December 17, 2025
In 2023, Scobey (MT) won a total of 2 games. Then, in 2024, after working with the Triple Option Football Academy and Dr. Cella, Scobey went to the State Semifinals. “After a 2-7 season, we knew a change was needed in our program. With only one senior coming back and no one with any quarterback […]
