TACKLING CERTIFICATION
DON’T JUST CHECK THE BOX, GET MORE OUT OF CERTIFICATION
IMPROVE YOUR DEFENSE
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INCREASE PLAYER SAFETY
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WIN MORE GAMES
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IMPROVE YOUR DEFENSE - INCREASE PLAYER SAFETY - WIN MORE GAMES -
CERTIFICATION
Certification that meets state and national requirements.
Same curriculum & technique used by high schools, colleges, and NFL teams alike.
$35.00
Per Year
Online tackling certification
7 Tackling Drills
8 Videos
CERTIFICATION+
Certification that meets state and national requirements.
Same curriculum & technique used by high schools, colleges, and NFL teams alike.
$89.00
Per Year
Online tackling certification
36 Tackling Drills
42 Videos
Tackle plans
Coaches community
TEAM PEFORMANCE PACKAGE
Certification that meets state and national requirements.
Same curriculum & technique used by high schools, colleges, and NFL teams alike.
$1,000.00
Per Year
Online tackling certification - 10 coaches
36 Tackling Drills
42 Videos
Tackle plans
Coaches community
Program Assessment - 3 games analysis, actionable insights, tackling reports, and tailored tackling plans
The Atavus Tackle Certification was built by players and coaches for players and coaches with the intention of building confidence in athletes, empowering coaches, and improving both safety and performance while fulfilling your tackling certification requirement. The Atavus Certification teaches the same technique that Atavus instills from youth programs to our college and NFL partners.
BUILT FOR ALL LEVELS
PROVEN RESULTS
MORE WINS
Atavus teams win 50% more one-score games
FEWER YARDS ALLOWED
Atavus teams allow 8% fewer yards per game
LESS HEAD CONTACT
Atavus teams reduce head contact by 50%
WHAT CERTIFICATION COVERS
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Coaches will receive an overview of the Atavus Tackle System and the foundational elements that make up our methodology and approach to tackling.
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Atavus breaks every tackle into four distinct tackle types and situations based on our patented tackle wheel. Each type and situation dictates what the tackler should focus on to be the most effective they can be.
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A critcal, yet traditionally overlooked, element of the tackling process. Coaches learn detailed techniques on how tacklers should properly close space, maintain leverage, and have effective footwork and strike timing going into contact.
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Atavus teaches a near shoulder technique that removes the head from the tackle. Coaches learn key contact elements that will not only improve player safety, but also allow tacklers to dominate contact.cription
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It's critical to understand what types of drills to use and how to implement them when practicing tackling. Atavus has designed a specific approach to tackling drills that teaches coaches what drills to use, how to implement them, and what to look for to progress, challenge, and build athletes' confidence.
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Atavus teaches four different levels of contact to use. Coaches will learn these unique approaches and when to use them in practice to get the most development out of their athletes.
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A final, multiple choice exam that covers all of the material learned throughout the entire course. Upon completion, coaches will receive certificate of completion.
The Atavus Experience
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"Preventing injuries is paramount for all coaches and players and we felt that as an organization it was our duty to seek out the best possible solutions to keeping our players safe."
- Joe Martin | Executive Director, Texas High School Coaches Association

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"I’m a big believer in Atavus’ overall approach to tackling because it specifically takes the head out of contact. The Atavus Tackle Analysis also categorizes and factors in head position in the tackle - no one else is doing that.”
— Director of Clinical Research, Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior at University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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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

STATE CERTIFICATION PARTNERSHIPS
Atavus partners with state and coaching associations to provide our best-in-class online tackling certification to coaches to meet state requirements and continue coach development and education.
Learn how your association can partner with Atavus.