Trapping the B-Gap Quarterback Defender
August 5, 2026
If the defensive tackle comes up the field, trap him. It’s that simple. The trap can be very effective when this happens. Watch the video and learn why this is the case.
From 1-9 to State Semifinals: How a Flexbone Camp Transformed Timmonsville Football
August 5, 2026
In 2010, Timmonsville HS (SC) was running the Spread Offense and finished the 2010 season with a 1-9 record. Then—In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Timmonsville went to the South Carolina Class A State Semifinals and with a roster of 21 players. “The camp/system was a key factor in […]
Every Day You Wait Is One Less Day to Build Your Offense
August 4, 2026
If you’re a high school head football coach still wondering how you’re going to install your offense before Week 1, this message is for you. Most teams spend an entire offseason trying to figure out assignments, terminology, practice organization, and play calling. Our clients don’t. In three days, your players run more than 600 live […]
Playside Tackle’s Progression on Zone Dive
August 4, 2026
The progression is simple. Block down versus a 4i or direct B gap defender if that’s not the case, block the playside guard’s spine. By doing this, you get a thick and square triple team on the defensive tackle or second-level defender. Watch this video to do this the right way the first time.
From 14 Players to the State Title Game for Wyman King (SC): The Power of the Flexbone
August 4, 2026
In 2022, after working with Dr. Cella, Wyman King Academy goes to the South Carolina State Championship game. “We dressed 14 players for the majority of the season (one player quit after 2 games and we moved our 8th grade players up during the postseason). “Of those 14, 7 different players scored a touchdown. And […]
Flexbone Football: Change—Conviction—Clarity
August 3, 2026
The Flexbone isn’t just an offensive system—it requires a complete shift in how coaches think, teach, and lead. In this video, Dr. Lou Cella explains the three principles that separate successful Flexbone programs from everyone else: • Change – Leave behind schemes that rely on superior talent and adopt a system built on assignment football. […]
Running Spread Follow versus a 4-2 Defense in 8-Man Flexbone Football
August 3, 2026
This video shows you how to run a follow from the spread formation in eight-man flexbone Football. There’s a description of what all eight positions do. Also, this video gives you information on how to handle the safety as well. Watch the video to learn how.
Inexpensive Flexbone Tags
August 3, 2026
When you keep nine assignments the same but changed two, this is not a new play – this is a tag. In this video you will learn two common flexbone Football tags — Zone dive follow and B-back toss. Watch this video and you will see how this all works.
From 2 Wins to the State Finals: Pamlico County’s Triple Option Football Academy Transformation
August 3, 2026
In 2016, Pamlico County (NC) won two (2) games and scored 108 points. In 2017, after hosting a Triple Option Football Academy Camp with Dr. Cella, Pamlico County won nine (9) games and made it to the North Carolina Class 1A State Quarterfinals – all while scoring 508 points. In 2018, Pamlico County goes 13-1 […]
The Case for Flexbone Football
August 2, 2026
The Flexbone offense gives underdog football programs a built-in advantage because defenses cannot consistently cancel the defensive line and the perimeter at the same time. By forcing defenders to play assignment football on every snap, the triple option creates hesitation, eliminates defensive certainty, and turns every mistake into an explosive-play opportunity. In this video, Dr. […]
