The Triple Gun Screen Game - New Course now available at CoachTube.com
Option Central Contributor Tony DeMeo has published a new course on CoachTube.com.
The latest collaboration between Coach DeMeo and Option Central, The Triple Gun Screen Game course combines presentation slides, game video and play illustrations.
As is the case with many of the other components of The Triple Gun, The Triple Gun Screen Game can be effectively incorporated into any Offense.
The 25 years of Option Central podcast
A "deep dive" podcast about the birth and development of Option Central since its founding in 1999 to the present day is now available.
This is a time-efficient and convenient way to learn about Option Central and what we offer to our Members . Listen now...
New Contributor profile added - Coach Jack Byrne
In Triple Option for All Levels: Simplifying Blocking Schemes from Varsity to Youth , Option Central Contributor Jack Byrne explained his approach to developing his Offensive Line from the perspective of a Head Football Coach of a “David” and not a “Goliath”. During his tenure as the Head Football Coach at Windham H.S. in New Hampshire from 2019-2024, Coach Byrne led his Windham Jaguar teams to the Division I playoffs three times, while competing against much larger schools.
A critical component in the development of his players and success of his teams was the Foundation Strength program. Designed specifically for programs with limited kids, limited staff, and limited time to be simple, reliable, and easy to implement, Foundation Strength was built for Small Schools, Underdog Programs, and Overworked Coaches .
Visit our Contributor Profile page to meet Coach Byrne and learn more about the strength training system that was designed for coaches who find themselves in a similar situation.
New Memberships available
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Transitioning from the Flexbone to the Triple Gun: A Program’s Evolution - A new article from our newest Guest Contributor,
"The transition from the Flexbone to the Triple Gun was a major step for our program—but the
numbers and on-field results show it was the correct one"
Coach Ryan Lott
Head Football Coach
Pinckneyville Community High School (IL)
The latest addition to the Option Central Article Library was written by Coach Ryan Lott, Head Football Coach at Pinckneyville Community High School in Illinois. In Transitioning from the Flexbone to the Triple Gun: A Program’s Evolution Coach Lott discusses his team's decision to move from the Flexbone to the Triple Gun, in order to adapt his offensive system to his personnel and put them in the best position to succeed.
As Coach Lott explains, the move from the traditional Flexbone to the Triple Gun wasn’t about abandoning option football—it was about adapting his system to match his personnel and putting his players in the best position to succeed.
When Coach Lott approached us about writing this article, we thought it would fit nicely with the history of Option Central and the "evolution" of our content over the years. Transitioning from the Flexbone to the Triple Gun: A Program’s Evolution appears in our public section.
New Memberships temporarily suspended, Renewals remain available with new, lower pricing
At Option Central, we've always been about delivering outstanding value to our Members.
To that end, we have decided to briefly suspend offering new Memberships as we review and update our membership plans.
We will continue to offer the reduced price Membership renewals that we introduced during the Summer of 2025. All active memberships are eligible for renewal. and in addition, renewals will be offered to Members who lost access to our Member resources recently due to a billing issue with PayPal or a credit card expiration.
More information about Option Central Memberships and renewals is available on our Membership and FAQ pages.
Little Things that Win Big Games
A new book, Little Things that Win Big Games is the latest collaborative effort between Option Central and Coach Tony DeMeo.
Available in Paperback from Amazon, "Little Things" is different than most of the types of books that Coach DeMeo has written in the past. Its also unique in how it brings together ideas from not only Coach DeMeo - an avid reader himself, but those of other coaches.
Little Things that Win Big Games is a compilation of articles, book reviews, interviews and other resources that can help win football games. Many of these resources can also be used by teachers, business people or anyone who has to make decisions that directly affect the success or failure of an organization.
The book is divided and organized into easy-to-read sections, including:
Winning Football – A section that includes articles on topics that influenced Coach DeMeo's philosophy and approach to coaching. Team Building ideas, building and maintaining team morale and methods that can be useful for turning programs around are some of the topics discussed.
Tactics and Strategy – A section filled with tactics and stratagems used by the offensive innovator and turnaround artist to give his teams a competitive edge.
Leadership – A section devoted to the art of Leadership. Filled with ideas that Coach DeMeo picked up in his 40 years of coaching, it also includes excerpts from Commonsense Rules for Everyday Leaders, ideas from many great leaders in many walks of life, and a handful of inspirational poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rudyard Kipling and others.
Book Reviews – A section that contains 50 book reviews and summaries of books from highly successful authors, including a brief synopsis of each book and highlights from each one. Coach DeMeo chose the books that provided him with the best ideas – often for handling difficult situations.
Interviews – For this section, Coach DeMeo interviewed a variety of football coaches, covering their philosophies, strategy, and advice to other coaches. Each interview probes into the area of excellence that is specific to each coach - all outstanding coaches who provide insightful tips and great advice on being successful.
Little Things that Win Big Games is a perfect complement to the book released last year, Tony DeMeo’s Triple Gun Offense: An Evolution of Option Football.
Check out the new book along with sample that Amazon provides which includes a complete Table of Contents by visiting https://amzn.to/3UGqdFE
At Option Central, we've always been about delivering outstanding value to our Members.
New, Lower Cost Membership Renewal Option
During the Summer of 2025, we introduced new renewal pricing for our Members. Significant savings will be available to all active members on their next membership anniversary date, and will remain in effect indefinitely. In addition, renewals will be offered to Members who lost access to our Member resources due to a billing issue with PayPal or a credit card expiration by contacting us for assistance.
Active Members will be contacted in advance of their renewal billing date to ensure the correct renewal pricing. More information about Option Central Memberships and renewals is available on our Membership page.