STATE ASSOCIATIONS

TACKLING CERTIFICATION

THE GOLD STANDARD IN STATE-WIDE TACKLING SAFETY & PERFORMANCE

HELP COACHES GET THE MOST OUT OF TACKLING CERTIFICATION

The Atavus Tackle Certification was built by players and coaches for players and coaches with the intention of building confidence in athletes, empowering coaches, and improving both safety and performance while fulfilling tackling certification requirements.

55,000+

COACHES

100,000+

TACKLES ANALYZED

STATES

17+

COUNTRIES

"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
Washington Commanders - Linebacker
We are fully committed to this (Atavus). It’s the right thing to do. But the really neat thing about this whole thing is, not only is it the right thing to do because it is the right thing to do, (but) because it’s the safe thing to do, it’s a better way of tackling.”

Chris Petersen
University of Washington - Former Head Coach
"Atavus helped me improve my tackling and as a complete linebacker. They helped me become more aware of which side I was more dominant on and showed me my average yards after contact."

Shaq Thompson
Buffalo Bills - Linebacker

“We all know many blows to the head is not good for the brain. I’m a big believer in Atavus’ overall approach to tackling because it specifically takes the head out of contact. The Atavus Tackle Analysis also categorizes and factors in head position in the tackle - no one else is doing that.”

Dr. Art Maerlender
Research Director - Big 10-Ivy League TBI Research Collaboration, Director of Clinical Research - Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior at University of Nebraska, Lincoln
"Atavus has proven itself to be a trsuted partner in helping move the game forward with safer tackling"

Joe Martin
Texas High School Coaches Association - Executive Director
“The data that Atavus provides is critical and versatile. In addition to its primary function as a safety and teaching tool, I use it as an evaluation tool, and it helps tell an important part of a player’s tackling ability and production. It encompasses so much!”

Scott Pioli
NFL Analyst and Former NFL Executive

REAL RESULTS DELIVERED

REDUCE HEAD CONTACT BY 49%

Coaches and programs who use Atavus see nearly a 50% reduction in head contact and see a steady decline from the beginning of the year until the end.

IMPROVE DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCE

Coaches don't simply check the box with Atavus. Coaches adopt and invest in our tackling certification because they see tangible results that improve their defense.

MORE WINS

Win 50% more one-score games

FEWER YARDS

8% Decrease in yards allowed per game

MORE
TACKLES MADE

7% More tackles made every game

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WHY STATE ASSOCIATIONS CHOOSE ATAVUS

COACH DEVELOPMENT

Give your coaches the tools to win. Coaches have adopted Atavus nationwide not only because it improves safety, but it helps teams win more games.

LIABILITY MITIGATION

Our published medical study provides the data-backed defense your association needs regarding player safety protocols.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

Custom coaches portals for your association. We handle the tracking, testing, and compliance reporting so you don't have to.

PLAYER SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

Partnering with you on your state’s unique needs, we build an intensive curriculum leveraging video demos, testing, and scoring. Coaches come away with the knowledge to help players leverage safer techniques without hindering performance.

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PROPER TACKLING MECHANICS STUDY

The Atavus Tackle System has been proven to improve tackling safety. Read our published study, conducted by Art Maerlender (Clinical Research Director for Big10 & University of Nebraska).

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PLAYER SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

Partnering with you on your state’s unique needs, we build an intensive curriculum leveraging video demos, testing, and scoring.
Coaches come away with the knowledge to help players leverage safer techniques without hindering performance.

CUSTOMER STORY - MANDATORY TACKLE CERTIFICATION IN TEXAS

"Preventing injuries is paramount for all coaches and players and we felt that as an organization it was our duty to seek out the best possible solutions to keeping our players safe."

JOE MARTIN - TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION

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