June 16, 2025

The 3 Biggest Time-Wasters in Practice and How to Fix Them with Atavus

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 sacrificing performance?

Atavus Digital Tackling Academy helps coaches streamline practices, improve tackling, and eliminate the most common time-wasters. Here's how.

Problem 1: Endless Film Review

Watching film takes hours. Sorting through game footage to identify tackling mistakes, pull teachable clips, and then edit those clips for players to review takes even longer. Most coaches spend more time in front of a screen than on the field.

How Atavus Helps:

The Digital Tackling Academy uses AI-driven film analysis to automatically identify tackle attempts and evaluate form. Coaches receive breakdowns of every tackle and a scoring report on performance. No more scrubbing through footage manually. You get what matters fast.

Problem 2: Guessing the Right Drills

Not every drill hits the mark. Some are too advanced, others too basic. Coaches often waste time guessing which drills fit their team’s needs and may not know how to progress from one skill to the next efficiently.

How Atavus Helps:

DTA includes a drill library built around the Atavus Tackling System. Each drill is backed by data, organized by skill focus, and paired with instructional videos and coaching points. Better yet, DTA recommends specific drills based on the errors identified in your game film.

Problem 3: Correcting Mistakes on Repeat

Fixing poor tackling habits requires consistent feedback, but not every rep is seen by the coaching staff. That means wasted reps and players repeating bad form before it’s corrected, which slows development.

How Atavus Helps:

Atavus Tacklytics delivers athlete-specific reports and visual breakdowns that allow players to see what they did right or wrong. Instead of repeating yourself, players come to practice already understanding where they need to improve. You coach more efficiently with less repetition.

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FAQs

1. What is the difference between Atavus Tacklytics and Digital Tackling Academy?

Tacklytics provides in-depth film analysis and athlete-specific reports, while Digital Tackling Academy (DTA) is an instructional platform offering drills, technique videos, and coaching tools based on the Atavus Tackling System.

2. How does Atavus save coaches time?

Tacklytics saves time by automatically analyzing tackle attempts and providing performance scores. DTA saves time by recommending drills and giving you structured, ready-to-use practice plans.

3. What is Atavus Digital Tackling Academy?

DTA is an AI-powered platform that evaluates tackling technique from your game film and provides coaching tools to improve performance.

4. What kinds of drills are included in the Digital Tackling Academy?

DTA includes a comprehensive library of technique-based drills, categorized by skill level and teaching progression, with step-by-step videos and coaching points.

5. What teams is Atavus designed for?

Atavus is built for high school and college football programs that want to improve tackling performance, reduce injuries, and streamline practice efficiency.