How to Run Zone Dive vs Bear Stack: 3 Critical Coaching Points
May 20, 2025
Video Title: How to Run Zone Dive vs Bear Stack: 3 Critical Coaching Points Video Description: In this video, I break down how to run Zone Dive against the Bear Stack defense in the Flexbone offense. I focus on three key coaching points: The playside A-back chases the tackle and two-hand slams whoever shows. The […]
Flexbone Offense: The B-Back’s 3-Phase Landmark on Zone Dive
May 19, 2025
Video Title: Flexbone Offense: The B-Back’s 3-Phase Landmark on Zone Dive Video Description: In this video, Dr. Lou Cella breaks down the B-Back’s 3-phase landmark on Zone Dive, a foundational concept in the Flexbone offense. You’ll learn how to teach your B-Back to read and react with precision using a step-by-step […]
The 3 Flexbone Positions You Must Cross-Train All Summer Long
May 12, 2025
Video Description: Want to dominate this fall running the Flexbone? Spend your summer cross-training these three key positions: Quarterback, A-Back, and Center. In this video, you’ll learn why these roles are the foundation of your offense and how to get them game-ready at full speed. In this video, learn which three Flexbone positions require the […]
How Dr. Cella’s Flexbone Camp Turned a 1-Win Temple City Team Immediately Into a Playoff Team
May 8, 2025
In 2011, Temple City High School (CA) went 1-9. In 2012, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Temple City went from one (1) win to five (5) wins and obtained a playoff berth. “This past July we hosted a camp with Lou Cella as the director. It was, in my […]
How Cella’s Flexbone Camp Created a Record-Breaking Season for Poland Regional HS
May 7, 2025
In 2009 and 2010, Poland Regional HS (ME) won a grand total of two games. The school hired Head Football Coach, Ted Tibbetts, less than two months before the start of training camp. In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Poland Regional HS (ME), earned the best winning percentage in […]
Zone Dive & Follow: How One Coach Had His Best Practice Ever by Going All-In
May 6, 2025
Zone Dive & Follow: How One Coach Had His Best Practice Ever by Going All-In Video Description In this video, we dive into how the Zone Dive and the Follow concept gave one coach the best practice he’s ever had. Using a simple two-play sequence—Zone Dive followed by Follow—you can transform your team’s efficiency and […]
The Secret to Building a Tough, Fast, Disciplined Flexbone Football Program
May 3, 2025
I sent this to my client last night after we completed our three day camp together. Play 11 kids under 200 pounds, and run zone dive 500 times with your first two offenses the first three weeks of camp and watch what happens to your football program
Zone Dive: Run Behind the Triple Team and Avoid Spilling the Ball!
May 1, 2025
Video Description: In this video, we break down how to run behind the triple team and avoid the spill defender in the Flexbone offense. You’ll see how the offensive line creates a wall, allowing the ball carrier to cut inside the spill and follow the path of least resistance. This is a critical adjustment […]
Heavy Down: Why Coaches Love This Low-Run Play in the Flexbone
April 22, 2025
Video Description: Heavy Down isn’t flashy—but it’s brutally effective. In this video, I break down why coaches at every level keep calling this low-run play in key situations. From controlling the edge to setting up big plays later, Heavy Down does more than just gain yards—it wears defenses down. Empower your players […]
Top 7 Flexbone Plays Ranked for 2025: What You Must Run to Win
April 17, 2025
Video Description: In this video, I rank the 7 most important Flexbone plays you need to run in 2025, from Zone Dive to Switch. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your attack, this list helps you prioritize your installation and game planning. These are the core plays that win games […]
