Atavus Football

The leading authority on football tackle technique, performance & analysis. We help coaches improve defensively & increase player safety at all levels

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We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the University of Florida Football Program.

The Gators have chosen to integrate Atavus' Tackle Consulting Service, effectively adding a fractional tackling coach to their defensive staff to transform game film into actionable, technical insights.

Read the full story now, link in bio.

#floridagators #floridafootball #floridagatorsfootball

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We are excited to announce our tackling certification partnership with the Flower Mound Youth Football Academy!

We are proud to work with an organization that shares our committment to innovate the game, improve player safety, and support coaches.

This opportunity is empowering coaches, creating more opportunities for players, and improving on-field play.

Thank you FMYFA for changing the game.

If you're a FMYFA coach, learn more at https://t.co/kL8tlKX6yL

#texasfootball #tacklingcertification #youthfootball

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We are excited to announce our tackling certification partnership with the Kansas Football Coaches Association!

We are proud to work with an organization that shares our committment to innovate the game, improve player safety, and support coaches.

This opportunity is empowering coaches, creating more opportunities for players, and improving on-field play.

Thank you @KSHSFOOTBALL for changing the game.

If you're a KFBCA coach, learn more here: https://t.co/NufJCyel3y

#kansashighschoolfootball #kfbca #kansasfootballcoachesassociation

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We are now hiring football analysts for the upcoming 2026 season.

If you have ever had an interest in working in the sports world, analytics, and/or have an interest/background in the game of football, this position may be what you are looking for.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Atavus Operations team to conduct game film analysis and data collection for all Atavus clients, projects, and contribute to the expansion of the Tacklytics database.

Apply here: https://t.co/enm8Dc5vvf

#workinsports #sportsanalyticsjobs

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With the draft in the books, Atavus' Scott Lawyer has analyzed the 2026 class and selected the top defensive picks.

Rad full story here: https://t.co/OXdjuz9U7T

#nfldraft #topnfldraftpick #defensivedraftpick

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We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Carnegie Mellon University Football Program.

The Tartans have chosen to integrate Atavus' Tackle Consulting Service, effectively adding a fractional tackling coach to their defensive staff to transform game film into actionable, technical insights.

Learn more at https://t.co/us3b5PVZWx

#carnegiemellon #carnegiemellonfootball #gotartans #tacklingelevated

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We're excited to head into year two of our tackle consulting partnership with Berry College!

Berry partnered with Atavus last year, looking for a spark, and then went on to make an incredible Division III playoff run to the quarterfinals. They have their eyes set on a deeper run this year.

Learn more about Atavus' Tackle Consulting at https://t.co/us3b5PVZWx or use the link in our bio.

#berrycollegefootball #D3football #dvisionIII

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If you've seen Bruce Lee's famous "1-Inch Punch," you understand the concept: compact power, explosive precision, zero wasted motion.

In tackling, we're after the same thing. Maximum force and control in the shortest amount of time.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/lPsYffCLO7

#brucelee #howtotackle #howtoteachtackling

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Elite Tackling = Elite Defense.

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#elitedefense #howtotackle #tacklingelevated

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We're excited to head into year four of our Tackle Consulting partnership with Army West Point!

During their time with Atavus, Army West Point has reached new heights as a program, including an AAC Conference Championship.

Learn more about Atavus' Tackle Consulting at https://t.co/us3b5PVZWx or use the link in our bio.

#armywestpoint #goarmy #armyfootball #beatnavy

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Three reasons to use Near Foot, Near Shoulder technique when you tackle.

1. Maximize Power & Limit YAC - Using Near Foot, Near Shoulder allows all of a player’s force from their power step to transfer through their shoulder and into the runner, which helps limit yards after contact.

2. Defend the Cutback - By targeting for Near Foot, Near Shoulder contact, you are tracking the runner’s Near Hip. This reduces the runner’s cutback options and allows the defender to easily adjust if the runner does cut back.

3. Limit Head Contact - Near Shoulder contact puts the defender’s head behind the runner, removing their head from potential contact and rotational force.

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Learn more about the patented, data-driven Atavus Tackle System at https://t.co/us3b5PVZWx

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We're excited to head into year two of our tackle consulting partnership with Tulane!

Tulane partnered with Atavus midseason of last year, looking for a spark, and then went on to make an incredible run to the College Football Playoff. They have their eyes set on that run yet again this year.

Learn more about Atavus' Tackle Consulting at https://t.co/us3b5PVZWx or use the link in our bio.

#tulanefootball #tulanegreenwave #tacklingelevated

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Atavus Tackle Consulting gives your program the 1% edge that wins more games. Through our patented, data-driven approach, we work directly with your program as your tackling coach.

What we deliver are more wins, fewer points and yards allowed, and more made tackles, all while saving coaches hours of valuable time.

Better tackling = Better defense = More wins

Use the link in our to schedule a call or request more info to learn how you can get started: https://t.co/IXAkIYPzGK

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We are excited to announce our latest tackling camp will be held this May, in partnership with Vice Athletics, in Mukilteo, WA.

This is a one-of-a-kind camp that not only includes field work for athletes, but also classroom session, film analysis, and personal performance assessments from the Atavus coaches.

SPACE IS LIMITED & the 20% EARLY BIRD SPECIAL is going on right now. If you are looking to take your or your athlete's game to the next level, improving both performance and safety, this is for you.

This camp includes separate sessions for both youth and high school athletes.

Visit https://t.co/qrTGS3jWb7 to learn more and register today!

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We are excited to announce our tackling certification partnership with BC Secondary Schools Football Association!

We are proud to work with an organization that shares our committment to innovate the game, improve player safety, and grow the sport.

This opportunity is empowering coaches, creating more opportunities for players, and improving on-field play.

Thank you BCSSFA for changing the game.

#changethegame #footballsafety #canadafootball #cfl

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It may be April Fool's Day, but this is no joke. One of the core pillars of the Atavus Tackle System is to improve player safety. Year after year, Atavus teams experience just this. Teams who use the Atavus system see a 50% reduction in head contact, while allowing them to play a dominant game!

Through our film analysis, across all levels of the game, on average, players make head contact on 8% of all tackle attempts. Teams that implement the Atavus system see head contact instances go down to just 4%.

All data per Atavus Tacklytics database. Atavus has analyzed over 100,000 tackles at all levels of the game, in which data was collected from.

#footballsafety #playersafety #howtoteachtackling

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We are excited to announce our tackling certification partnership with Yakima Valley
Gridiron Youth Football!

We are proud to work with an organization that shares our committment to innovate the game, improve player safety, and grow the sport.

This opportunity is empowering coaches, creating more opportunities for players, and improving on-field play.

Thank you Gridiron for changing the game.

#changethegame #footballsafety #youthfootball

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One of the best to ever do it🏈

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We definitely hear your points and understand where you are coming from. We would love to connect on a call and set up a film session on tackling with you and discuss our approaches. Please just let us know and we would love to make that happen.

Some context on Atavus and these numbers. We have been around for 10 years working with programs at all levels of the game on their tackling. Our approach and technique is very detailed and structured, focusing on Near Shoulder technique as well as multiple other elements of pre-contact and contact, which includes support from a white-paper study. Through this approach, we have analyzed hundreds of thousands of tackles, including those at the NFL and D-I levels. And this system has been implemented over the years by teams such as the Seahawks, Panthers, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and more.

In our analysis, one the elements we track for every tackle is what part of the body makes contact with the runner, and if it is their shoulder, we track whether it was near shoulder or far shoulder (head across). For context for the number, these show the difference between near shoulder and head across when shoulder contact is made. I think we something we can all find common ground is that when shoulder contact is used by the tackler, that is the most effective way to tackle, regardless of near shoulder or head across. We don’t disagree that head across is effective, the numbers show it is. These numbers for both situations are elite. What they show is that both are effective, but when Near Shoulder contact is made, tacklers are slightly more effective. And something to add for context, we see tacklers using Near Shoulder occur 83% of the time and head across (far shoulder) just 17%. These numbers show tacklers’ average performance when Near Shoulder or Head Across is used.

We agree though there is more to it than just what shoulder you use. Other elements of technique are needed, such as a strong punch, wrap, leg drive, and striking at the proper point of the runner. But in our system, we cover those techniques to ensure using the Near Shoulder is effective.

We agree that the sport is chaotic and that situations are different and players putting their head across the ball carrier will happen. But we believe using the Near Shoulder can be applied in all situations for performance, but also to improve player safety to limit head contact and rotational force.

We would love to hop on a call anytime to discuss more. We love talking ball and hearing different perspectives.

Learn more at https://t.co/us3b5PVZWx

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For years now, the great debate in tackling technique has been whether using the Near Shoulder is as effective as using the head across.

The results are in. Not only is it as effective, but it is more effective. When players use their Near Shoulder, they experience better performance. More made tackles, more effective tackles, and allow fewer yards after contact.

Ultimately, if you use your shoulder, whether it be near shoulder or far shoulder (head across), you will be an effective tackler. But if you are looking for that 1% edge, Near Shoulder is the method to use.

All data per Atavus Tacklytics data

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