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Digital Tackling Academy

Our Digital Tackling Academy puts the Atavus Tackle System at your fingertips, enabling your team to play more effective and safer football. Coaches can get access to select videos, drills, and core concepts who want to bring shoulder-led tacking technique to their teams.
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Tacklytics

Tacklytics is the premier tackling database, offering in-depth analysis, dynamic reporting, and actionable insights tailored to both players and coaches.
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NEW Play Card Feature

Atavus NEW play card feature revolutionizes film breakdown, using advanced computer vision to analyze game footage faster and link it directly to stats, tendencies, and insights.

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Testimonials

Coaches report a 16% improvement in tackling effectiveness and a 58% reduction in helmet-to-helmet contact using the Atavus tackle system.
  • "Atavus is working hard to develop ways that allow coaches to teach their players the appropriate way to tackle. At all levels, players and coaches need to be educated on the proper ways to tackle, and the dangers of improper tackling."

    Bobby Wagner

    Linebacker – Washington Commanders
  • "Atavus has played a huge role in improving our defense over the past two seasons. We rely heavily on weekly analysis of our game film.Atavus helped to take our tackling efficiency and safety to new levels and helped us to win the 2023 WIsconsin Division 1 State Championship. "

    Keith Klestinski

    Head Coach – Marquette University High School (WI)
  • "Atavus helped me improve my tackling and as a complete LB. They helped me become more aware of which side I was more dominant on and showed me my average yards after contact."

    Shaq Thompson

    Linebacker – Carolina Panthers
  • "I insist that all Lipscomb coaches are certified on the Atavus Tackling System. We’ve built their training into every practice and integrated Atavus tackling into the Lipscomb football culture."
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    Trent Dilfer

    Head Coach – UAB, Former Head Coach – Lipscomb Academy

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trusted by coaches, teams, and organizations around the country

Trusted by coaches, teams, and organizations around the country.
47+ States
Over 47 states and 17 countries are using the Atavus Tackle System
55k+ Coaches
Over 55,000 coaches have been certified in the Atavus Tackle System
100k+ Tackles Analyzed
We have analyzed over 100,000 tackles from youth to professional levels
 
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The Atavus Tackling Certification is the best in-class tackling certification course focused on supporting coaches to teach athletes how to execute proper movement and technique to play a safer and more effective game of football.
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Which Tackler is more effective?

Measuring the number of tackles isn't enough. 

Player A
9/10
Tackles Made
Player B
9/10
Tackles Made

Who's Better?

More Data with Tacklytics

Player A
70%
Performance Rating
1 Missed Tackle
2 Poor Tackles
5 Effective Tackles
2 Dominant Tackles
ATAVUS INSIGHT
"FOCUS ON CLOSING SPACE AND LEVERAGE FOR WEEK 5"
Player B
30%
Performance Rating
1 Missed Tackle
6 Poor Tackles
2 Effective Tackles
1 Dominant Tackle
ATAVUS INSIGHT
"FOCUS ON STRIKE TIMING AND POWER STEP FOR WEEK 5"

individualized Player Insights

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Digital Tackling Academy

Our Digital Tackling Academy puts the Atavus Tackle System at your fingertips, enabling your team to play more effective and safer football. Coaches can get access to select videos, drills, and core concepts who want to bring shoulder-led tacking technique to their teams.

Improve Tackle Performance

Increase Player Safety

Gain a competitive Edge

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Products

High school

Atavus delivers a comprehensive suite of player safety and defensive performance solutions, enhancing performance on an individual and team level.
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COLLEGE/PRO

Atavus evaluates more than 80 data points on every tackle to provide coaches with actionable insights to help make informed decisions about improving your team’s tackling performance.
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CERTIFICATION

Atavus Tackling Certification provides coaches a best-in-class comprehensive curriculum and examination on shoulder-led tackling.
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ONBOARDING
OFF SEASON/ SPRING BALL TACKLE PLAN
PRE-SEASON TACKLE PLAN
IN-SEASON TACKLE PLAN
PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS
COACH CALLS
GAME FILM ANALYSIS
COMPLETE
SUMMARY
CUTUPS
10-15
10-15
GAME INSIGHTS
TEAM REPORTS
QUANTITATIVE DATA
 PLAYER REPORT
END OF YEAR REPORT
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We Are Atavus
Company Overview
We develop solutions based upon our in-depth analysis of your game and practice film. We evaluate over 80 data points on every tackle to deliver actionable insights through customized reports and detailed tackle plans. Our tackling system leverages analytics from our database of over 70,000 graded tackles. The programs we work with have experienced fewer missed tackles and fewer yards allowed after contact while also reducing head contact.
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Blogs

March 28, 2025
Proven Strategy: How NFL Teams Pick the Right QB

Few decisions define an NFL franchise more than who starts under center. Whether teams lean on battle-tested veterans or gamble on rising stars, their choice can reshape the next decade of the organization. It’s a debate that continues to evolve—especially as modern quarterbacks rewrite expectations around longevity and performance. What the Numbers Say Since 2001, […]

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March 24, 2025
How Budda Baker Tackles Better Than Anyone in the NFL

When you watch Arizona Cardinals Safety Budda Baker fly around the field, one thing is immediately clear: this guy knows how to tackle. Baker isn’t just fast, physical, and fearless—he’s technically sound, consistently positioning himself to bring down even the league’s most elusive ball carriers. At Atavus, we believe great tackling is a skill that […]

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March 21, 2025
The Evolution of the Linebacker: What Coaches Look For

It’s no secret—we're biased. At Atavus, we believe the linebacker position is one of the most critical, yet consistently underappreciated roles in modern football. Despite a recent trend that seems to devalue linebackers, we remain convinced that elite linebacker performance is the foundation of any great defense. Period. Think about the legends: Ray Lewis, Patrick […]

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March 17, 2025
From Contenders to Champions: Liberty Christian’s Defensive Edge

In the world of Texas high school football, dominance is never guaranteed—it’s earned. At Liberty Christian High School, a culture of relentless improvement has propelled them to the top. Under the leadership of legendary Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten, Liberty Christian has transformed its defense year after year, leveraging Atavus’ data-driven tackling system to […]

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Welcome to our collaborative platform where the power of Atavus and Hudl combine to elevate your football experience.
Unlock unparalleled insights and maximize your team's potential with cutting-edge technology and expert coaching resources at your fingertips. Let's revolutionize the game, together.
Welcome to our collaborative platform where the power of Atavus and Hudl combine to elevate your football experience. Unlock unparalleled insights and maximize your team's potential with cutting-edge technology and expert coaching resources at your fingertips. Let's revolutionize the game, together.
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