Dominating the Offseason: Expert Tackling Tips from Scott Lawyer
The offseason is where champions are made. It’s a time to refine skills, address weaknesses, and build a foundation for next season’s success. Atavus’ Director of Football and Analytics, Scott Lawyer, knows this better than most.
Having faced multiple shoulder surgeries and concussions during his playing days, Scott could have walked away from the game. Instead, he turned those challenges into a learning opportunity that extended his playing career and paved the way for his current mission: helping players and coaches unlock their full potential through form tackling and analytics.
Scott’s Offseason Playbook
In this week’s edition of The Takedown, Scott shares his playbook for winning the offseason. Here’s a preview of his key strategies:
1. Honest and Open Dialogue
The first step in building a winning offseason strategy is fostering transparent and constructive conversations. Take a hard look at last season’s tackling performance. Where did critical missed tackles occur? What are your team’s technical strengths and weaknesses? By creating space for open dialogue, teams can identify the areas that need the most attention.
2. Use a Tackling System
A robust tackling system provides the structure and language needed for productive discussions. It allows players and coaches to align on specific areas for improvement and ensures that everyone is on the same page. With a clear framework, teams can focus on refining the technical aspects of tackling that will make the biggest impact.
3. Understand and Track Key Performance Indicators
Metrics matter. Tracking meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like yards after contact, explosive misses, and overall tackling efficiency can transform raw data into actionable insights. These numbers provide a roadmap for targeted skill development, helping teams pinpoint exactly where to focus their efforts.
Stay Ahead of the Game
These three steps are just the beginning. By implementing an intentional, data-driven approach to tackling in the offseason, teams can gain a competitive edge that carries over into game day.
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