Association Helping Lead the Way Toward a Safer Game by Mandating All Football Coaches Successfully Certify on Atavus Tackling Techniques by August 1, 2020 John Gallagher, Jul. 30th 2019 Seattle, WA — July 30, 2019 — Atavus, the leader in football coach education and tackling assessment, announced today that they have been selected by the […]
Certification to begin in the first-of-its-kind statewide program presented by the Texas High School Coaches Association and the University Interscholastic League Atavus Team, Jul. 18th 2019 In a first-of-its-kind step towards increasing safety among high school football players, the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Atavus are set to […]
Atavus Edge launches, bringing techniques for more wins and increased player safety to coaches with easy online purchase John Gallagher, Jul. 16th 2019 When Atavus introduced our shoulder-led tackling technique three years ago, our goal was to help coaches prepare athletes to play a safer and more effective game of football. In the early days […]
Some thoughts on why The California Youth Football Alliance partnered with Atavus to provide coaching curriculum to youth coaches in the state Ron White, Co-Founder and EVP at CAYFA, Jul. 3rd 2019 As the game of American Tackle Football continues to evolve at what can be described as a rapid and progressive pace, it’s comforting […]
John Gallagher, May. 29th 2019 Highlights Improved defensive efficiency ranking from #83 to #17 Reduced yards-after-contact by 8.4% Decreased unnecessary head contact by 22% OVERVIEW Michigan State’s defense rebounded from a poor 2016 with a renewed focus on defensive fundamentals. Head coach Mark Dantonio’s commitment to cutting edge solutions led him to hire Atavus. The […]
The ability to interpret a situation and execute relevant techniques is fundamental to playing a more effective and safer game. Taylor Kempf, May. 21st 2019 Every parent understands the danger of a young child at a busy intersection. We take their hands and become very aware of their movement, knowing that their lack of experience […]
Now played in nearly 100 countries across the globe, this endeavor involving helmets, shoulder pads and pigskin is widely considered America’s symbolic sport, yet its appeal is fast growing far beyond our borders. Frank MacDonald, Special Contributor to Atavus, May. 15th 2019 GRIDIRON GAME GROWING GLOBAL When you begin telling people about a world game […]
Regardless of the safety rating of a helmet or shoulder pad system, a player cannot rely solely on his equipment to prevent head injuries like concussions. While it is impossible for players to avoid contact on the football field, it is entirely possible to learn proper tackling technique to decrease the risk of injury. Dan […]
