TACKLE CONSULTING
EVERY TEAM IS LOOKING FOR THAT 1% EDGE. WE HELP YOU FIND YOURS.
WHAT IS TACKLE CONSULTING?
Atavus joins your staff as a fractional tackling coach, working hands-on with teams throughout the entire year on their tackling by breaking down game film, giving actionable insights, detailed reports, and custom tackle plans that deliver tackling and whole defensive improvements.
TRUSTED BY THE BEST
What Leaders Say
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"Tackling is arguably the most fundamental element of defensive football, so finding ways to accurately teach and assess tackling (and corresponding efficiency) is vital to becoming an elite-level defense. we feel that partnering with atavus provides us an edge in building a technically sound tackling team by providing concrete data points and real-time feedback."
- Brad White | Defensive Coordinator | University of Florida
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"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 critiques our overall tackling form and provides us with new drills each week that specifically address our tackling deficiencies as well as athlete safety...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 | Former Head Coach | Marquette University High School (WI)
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"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 | NFL All-Pro Linebacker
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“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 | Former Head Coach | University of Washington
Our Process
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DISCOVERY CALL
We review your current tackling data, injury reports, and defensive philosophy. We identify the highest-leverage opportunities before we watch a single snap of film.
15 Minutes
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Film Analysis
Our team analyzes 3+ games of film, grading every tackle attempt against our patented methodology. Every rep is scored, categorized, and mapped to specific coaching cues.
3+ Games
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custom plan
You receive a tailored tackle plan with drill progressions, technique priorities, and weekly report cadence. Built for your personnel, your scheme, your schedule.
Within 1 Week
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ongoing support
Weekly film reviews, updated tackle grades, coaching staff calls, and real-time adjustments throughout the season. A true extension of your defensive staff.
Full Season
10 minutes can change the course of your program
Schedule a 10-minute call with us to learn more about Tackle Consulting and how Atavus can help your program now
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Learn how to Atavus can get involved with your program and give you that competitive edge.