How Bayfield HS Reached the State Championship with a 180-Pound O-Line and After Dr. Cella’s Camp
October 1, 2025
How Bayfield HS Reached the State Championship with a 180-Pound O-Line and After Dr. Cella’s Camp After running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Bayfield HS (CO) had an undefeated regular season for the first time since 1996 and advanced to the state championship game in Colorado. They did this with an Offensive […]
Seven Lessons on Football Performance I Learned from a State Championship Cross Country Coach
September 30, 2025
Seven Lessons on Football Performance I Learned from a State Championship Cross Country Coach As a sport and performance psychologist and founder of the Triple Option Football Academy, I, Dr. Lou Cella, have had the privilege of learning from some remarkable coaches. One of the most impactful influences came from Mr. William Squier, the state […]
Executing Midline Triple Option to the A-Gap Defender Side vs. 4-2 Defense
September 30, 2025
Video Description In this video, Dr. Lou Cella of the Triple Option Football Academy breaks down how to execute the Midline Triple Option against a 4-2 defense, targeting the A-gap defender side. Learn why this adjustment keeps your offense on schedule and forces the defense into tough decisions. High school head coaches: if you want […]
Triple Option Football Academy Camps: Build a Championship Team in Three Days
September 30, 2025
Coach, your team needs more than plays—it needs a proven system. I bring 25+ years of teaching the Flexbone Triple Option, backed by a doctorate in sport and performance psychology. My camps deliver over 600 live reps in three days, building precision, toughness, and confidence. Schools I’ve worked with won state titles, reached championships, or […]
Falls City Wins State Title and Scores 45 Points a Game After Dr. Cella’s Camp
September 30, 2025
Before the 2010 season, Falls City HS (TX) had never won a regional championship in school history. In 2010, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Falls City HS (TX) won the Regional and State Championship for the first time in school history in Texas while scoring 680 points in 15 […]
Flexbone Football: The Motion Myth in 2025
September 29, 2025
Video Description: In this video, I break down the “motion myth” in the Flexbone offense and why it continues to confuse coaches in 2025. Motion isn’t a gimmick—it’s a critical tool to create leverage, timing, and deception when running the triple option. At the Triple Option Football Academy, I work with head high school football […]
Flexbone Offense: Coaching Energy Must Go Toward Those Whose Hand is in the Ground
September 29, 2025
Video Description: In this video, I explain why coaching energy must go to the players with their hand in the ground—your offensive line. The Flexbone offense succeeds or fails on how well the line executes, and directing your focus here pays the biggest dividends. At the Triple Option Football Academy, I help head high school […]
8-Man Flexbone Football: Running Empty Quarterback Draw
September 29, 2025
Video Description: In this video, I break down how to run Empty Quarterback Draw in the 8-Man Flexbone offense. This simple adjustment creates a powerful inside threat that keeps defenses honest and opens up the rest of your playbook. At the Triple Option Football Academy, I specialize in helping head high school football coaches transform […]
High School Football Coaches: Take Control in 2026 with the Triple Option Football Academy
September 29, 2025
High School Football Coaches: Take Control in 2026 with the Triple Option Football Academy Want to turn your program into a championship contender? Dr. Lou Cella, a Doctor of Sport and Performance Psychology, has led teams to state titles and record-breaking seasons with the Army/Air Force Flexbone Triple Option offense. His proven system delivers fast […]
How Tyrone Went from 5-5 to a State Title After Their Triple Option Football Academy Camp
September 29, 2025
How Tyrone Went from 5-5 to a State Title After Their Triple Option Football Academy Camp In 2019, Tyrone (OK) finished 5-5. In 2020, after running their Triple Option Football Academy Camp with Dr. Cella, Tyrone (OK) won the Oklahoma Class C State Championship while scoring 668 points in 13 games (51 points/game). “In […]
