Tackle Performance Assessment
You Don't Know Where Your Defense Is Losing Yards
Most programs guess. Atavus measures. A film-based diagnostic of your tackle execution — what's working, what's leaking, and exactly what to fix.
TRUSTED BY THE BEST
Tackling is the most measured position in football.
Except it isn't.
You're guessing where yards are coming from
Most defensive staffs identify 1–2 issues per week. Film-based data identifies the patterns behind every missed tackle, every explosive play, every YAC yard.
Your staff is coaching blind on the most common play in the game
Every defensive play ends in a tackle opportunity. If you're not measuring tackle execution, you're not measuring your defense.
The gap between good and great is smaller than you think
Jefferson City HS went from 57% tackle effectiveness to an identified path toward 65%+ — in one game of film. That's 8 points of performance sitting on the table.
Three games of film
One complete picture
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3-4 games analyzed using the Atavus tackle system. Every opportunity coded: track, contact, finish, outcome. No guessing. No gut feel.
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Full written report with team summary, position breakdowns, individual grades, and trend analysis. The kind of document your staff will reference all season.
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60-minute live session with your coaching staff. We lead with findings, prove with film, and show you the path forward — with your team's data in front of the room.
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Specific, prioritized fixes tied to your data. Not generic coaching advice — your issues, your solutions, sequenced by impact.
SAMPLE FINDINGS
Atavus University - Week 4
PRIMARY ISSUES IDENTIFIED
Near Hip tracking · Near Shoulder contact
Both issues are mechanically linked. Fixing shoulder contact mechanics alone would have eliminated all 3 explosive plays from this game. This isn't a hustle problem — it's a technique problem with a clear fix.
FASTEST IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITY
Near Hip tracking · Near Shoulder contact
LB shoulder strike mechanics — 2-week focused program, measurable results by game 6.
Our Process
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Schedule a call with Korey. We confirm dates, game film access, and logistics. No bureaucracy.
Book Your Assessment
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Atavus analyzes 3–4 games. Every tackle opportunity coded. Data compiled into a full team picture.
We Evaluate
Your Film
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Staff
Presentation
Scott Lawyer presents findings to your coaching staff. Film evidence. Clear recommendations. No filler.
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Three paths: implement internally, do nothing, or engage Atavus for ongoing weekly support.
You
Decide
THE TEAM BEHIND THE ASSESSMENT
sCOTT laWYER
Director of AnalyticsUniversity of Washington linebacker. Leads all film evaluation and staff presentations. Built the Atavus tackle coding system from the ground up — and presents it with the credibility of someone who played the position at the highest level.
Consultant & PartnerLofa Tatupu
Seattle Seahawks. Former All-Pro & Pro Bowl linebacker. The credibility behind the system. When Lofa says a coaching change matters, defensive staffs listen — because he lived every tackle rep at the top level of the game.
Year 1 results across all Atavus partners
-6.9
Points/Game
-6.0
Points/Game
-7.8
Points/Game
-4.3
Points/Game
How Tulane Upgraded Tackling Performance Mid-Season
When Tulane's defensive coordinator Greg Gasparato wanted to improve his unit's tackling mid-season, he turned to Atavus. Within weeks, the coaching staff had access to weekly film analysis, customized tackle plans, and actionable data insights that transformed their defensive approach.
The partnership demonstrated what's possible when an elite program adds a fractional tackling specialist — without disrupting the existing staff structure or off-season preparation cycle.
Ready to see what YOUR FILM SAYS?
$5,000 one-time. No ongoing commitment. Assessment fee applies 100% toward full consulting if you upgrade within 90 days.
Questions? Contact Korey Barnett - korey.barnett@atavus.com