Why Lou Cella’s Flexbone Camp Transformed Lakewood Football Into a Record-Breaking Offense
April 27, 2025
Before the 2011 season, Lakewood HS (SC) had one winning season in school history. In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Lakewood HS (SC) started the season 5-0 for the first time in school history, broke the school record for wins in a season (8), and made the playoffs. “This […]
How a Flexbone Camp Turned Johnson HS Into a State Playoff Team
April 23, 2025
In 2010, Johnson HS (NJ) had their worst season since 2005. Because of this, Johnson HS (NJ) hired Head Coach, Mike Mancino; however, Coach Mancino was hired only two months before the start of training camp. In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Johnson HS (NJ) made the State Quarterfinals. […]
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 […]
How Dr. Cella Helped Piedra Vista Win 9 Games and Go to the State Quarters
April 22, 2025
In 2011, Piedra Vista (NM) was running the spread offense and won three (3) games. In 2012, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Piedra Vista won nine (9) games and made it to the state quarterfinals. “It is never to late to make the right decision. After evaluating our offensive production […]
8-Man Flexbone Football: How to Throw the B-Toss Switch Pass
April 21, 2025
Video Description: In this video, you’ll learn how to run the B-Toss Switch pass from the 8-Man Flexbone formation. This play attacks the defense with misdirection and precision timing, giving your team a powerful option off the toss look. If you’re serious about dominating with the Flexbone in 8-Man football, this is a must-watch. Want […]
How Corning (NY) Reached State Quarterfinals with the Triple Option Football Academy
April 21, 2025
In 2014, George Bacalles was hired as Head Football Coach at Corning High School (NY) after serving as Assistant Coach for several years. In 2014, Corning High School (NY) went to the state quarterfinals after their Triple Option Football Academy and Triple Option Football Academy Camp. “We have been an option team for many years, […]
How Lou Cella Helped Seminole County Break 23 School Records, Go to State Quarterfinals, and Make History
April 20, 2025
In 2011, after working with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Seminole County (GA) broke the school record for wins in a season and advanced to the Georgia Class A state quarterfinals. “I have been coaching high school football for 40 years now and began with the wishbone offense, so I had a good background […]
How Lou Cella Helped Hollister San Benito Win the TCAL Championship
April 19, 2025
Before the 2011 season, Hollister San Benito HS (CA) had not won their conference championship, the TCAL, in seven (7) years. In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Hollister San Benito HS (CA) won the TCAL Conference Championship, went undefeated in conference play, and made it to the CIF […]
Running Trap vs the Tuff Front in the Flexbone Offense
April 13, 2025
Video Description: In this video, Dr. Lou Cella breaks down how to run the Trap play against the “Tuff” front. Using a hand-drawn diagram, he shows you how to exploit defensive alignment, execute the trap block, and get vertical yardage fast. Whether you’re coaching 11-Man, 8-Man, or 9-Man football, this breakdown simplifies the concept and […]
8-Man Flexbone Heavy Rocket Toss vs the 4-2 Defense
April 13, 2025
Video Description: In this video, Dr. Lou Cella shows how to run the Heavy Rocket Toss in the 8-Man Flexbone offense versus a 4-2 defensive front. With a clean diagram, he walks you through blocking assignments, backfield action, and how to get the edge fast. If you’re coaching 8-Man football, this video will help you […]
