NEW ORLEANS, LA (October 1, 2025) – The Tulane University Green Wave football program today announced a significant investment in player safety and performance, securing a mid-season partnership with Atavus Football, the national leader in tackling technique and performance analytics. Tulane will immediately implement Atavus’ new Tackle Consulting Service, to optimize defensive performance and reduce […]
Atavus Football is transforming the game with a proven, data-driven tackling system designed to improve safety and performance. Built on shoulder-led technique and trusted by thousands of coaches globally, Atavus delivers the tools, training, and insights that elevate football at every level. Learn more about our mission, impact, and the team behind the innovation. Mission […]
July is a special kind of calm in the football world. Spring installs are long wrapped up, and the grind of August is still a few weeks away. For many programs, it’s the last quiet window before the chaos of fall camp. It’s also the perfect moment to get your entire staff aligned on one […]
Planning and running practice is one of the most time-consuming parts of being a football coach. Whether you're leading a high school program or coaching at the college level, the hours spent reviewing film, selecting the right drills, and correcting technique can quickly pile up. But what if you could win that time back without […]
In a move that made headlines across the football world, flag football is officially headed to the Olympics. NFL players will even be eligible to compete. This is a huge moment for the sport’s visibility. But beyond the spotlight and medal hype, there’s something else worth noting: flag football and tackle football share the same […]
The latest NFL data is in and it's clear that helmet innovation is making real strides. In the newly released 2025 Helmet Laboratory Testing Performance Results, top-performing models like the VICIS ZERO2-R MATRIX and Schutt F7 Pro have raised the bar for head impact mitigation. These position-specific rankings, developed through annual collaboration between the NFL […]
As reported by FootballScoop, the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) has approved a landmark shift in how high school football is coached and played. Starting this fall, Texas high school football teams will be allowed to use coach-to-player communication technology via wearable devices. In a state where football is deeply embedded in culture, this decision […]
Every coach wants their defense to be more effective, more confident, and more consistent. But creating that kind of unit takes more than just effort. It takes structure, repetition, and a system you can trust. That’s where Atavus Edge delivers. Built on the fundamentals of the Atavus Tackle System, Edge is a digital coaching platform […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA (October 1, 2025) – The Tulane University Green Wave football program today announced a significant investment in player safety and performance, securing a mid-season partnership with Atavus Football, the national leader in tackling technique and performance analytics. Tulane will immediately implement Atavus’ new Tackle Consulting Service, to optimize defensive performance and reduce […]
We are thrilled to share that our own Kerry Carter has assumed the role of CEO at Atavus Football since January of this year.
We are excited to announce our new partnership agreement with the National Junnior to become the Official Tackle Analytics Provider of NJCAA football.
Atavus analysis tracks head contact, head positioning, and spine alignment on every tackle attempted. We believe that identifying these incidents is the beginning. We support behavior change that can be enacted by coaches in order to address this issue at the source and reduce overall incidents of head contact in tackling, period.
With safety being the largest concern in Football, Atavus looks to help address some of the areas of concern through our safe tackling programs.
We talk a lot about football and tackling, but we are always supportive of brands that are using their platform to empower youth to pursue any sport. We believe in the power of sports.
Atavus' ITA's are a comprehensive analysis of performance, safety, and execution of the technical elements involved in tackling.
Atavus' tackling analytics is not just about data. We look at every aspect of a play, from the pre-contact pursuit to the finishing elements of contact. We aggregate the data and look for impactful moments that offer actionable insights for coaches and athletes. The goal is to go beyond made vs. missed tackles and create a feedback mechanism that helps coaches communicate and athletes improve and develop tackling skills.
We are excited to announce our new partnership agreement with the National Junnior to become the Official Tackle Analytics Provider of NJCAA football.
The numbers are startling. Participation in youth football has dropped dramatically since 2010 and it's no secret why this is happening: safety concerns have led many parents to worry about their children getting injured. At Atavus, we understand that safety is a significant concern and we it's our mission to improve player safety and tackling education through our various programs, tools, and services.
Atavus analysis tracks head contact, head positioning, and spine alignment on every tackle attempted. We believe that identifying these incidents is the beginning. We support behavior change that can be enacted by coaches in order to address this issue at the source and reduce overall incidents of head contact in tackling, period.
With safety being the largest concern in Football, Atavus looks to help address some of the areas of concern through our safe tackling programs.
We talk a lot about football and tackling, but we are always supportive of brands that are using their platform to empower youth to pursue any sport. We believe in the power of sports.
Atavus' ITA's are a comprehensive analysis of performance, safety, and execution of the technical elements involved in tackling.
Atavus' tackling analytics is not just about data. We look at every aspect of a play, from the pre-contact pursuit to the finishing elements of contact. We aggregate the data and look for impactful moments that offer actionable insights for coaches and athletes. The goal is to go beyond made vs. missed tackles and create a feedback mechanism that helps coaches communicate and athletes improve and develop tackling skills.
o know if and how a team is progressing, we must baseline a team's performance. The program assessment offers a snapshot of a team's performance, strengths, weaknesses and then prescribes a path to measurable improvement.
