Skip to content
TWITTER COVER (4)

Improve tackling performance and safety in just two sessions.

Give your athlete proven instruction that builds safer contact habits, better tackling confidence, and stronger on-field results before the season starts.

  • Classroom film session

    Teach athletes what good contact looks like before they hit the field.

  • On-field drill progression

    Reinforce safer technique through repeatable, live instruction

  • Personal tackling assessment

    Athletes receive a clear takeaway on how to improve

55,000+

Coaches & athletes trained in the Atavus System

50%

Reduction in head contact

7%

More tackles made

"Atavus is working hard to develop ways that allow coaches to teach their players the appropriate way to tackle. At all levels, players and coaches need to be educated on the proper ways to tackle, and the dangers of improper tackling."

 

Bobby Wagner | NFL All-Pro Linebacker

CAMP STRUCTURE

  • Classroom Instruction

    Athletes will learn from the Atavus coaches the proper tackling techniques based on the focus of that session in a classroom setting. Athletes will get to learn how to watch game film and visually see proper and improper tackling techniques. As a bonus, Atavus will review film from the athletes’ previous session and provide our own analysis. 

  • Personal Performance Assessment

    Every athlete from every sessions will be analyzed by Atavus coaches. After each session, Atavus will provide athletes their own personal performance assessment, which will give them insights into their areas of strength and areas to continue to work on. 

  • Camp Dates

    Session 1: Pre-Contact - Saturday, May 2nd 2026
    Session 2: Contact - Saturday, May 9th 2026 

  • On-Field Workouts

    Athletes will take everything they learn in the classroom setting and take it to the field. Atavus coaches will take athletes through various tackling drills and competitions to work on the techniques covered in the classroom. Athletes will receive instant, real-time feedback from Atavus coaches to boost their performance and safety. 

  • Session Focuses

    The full camp will include two sessions on two separate days. The first session will focus on the PRe-Contact phase of tackling and session two will focus on Contact phase. 

  • Who This Camp is For

    This camp is for all athletes, boys and girls, at both the Youth (Ages 6-13) and High School (Ages 14-18) levels, with each day’s session separated by these groups (Youth in the morning, High School in the afternoon).

    Whether you play tackle or flag football, the techniques taught are applicable to both games.      

Sessions & Pricing

There will be two sessions as part of this camp. The first session with cover Pre-Contact elements and take place on May 2nd. The second session will take place on May 9th and cover contact elements.

TEAM PACKAGE

40% DISCOUNT

$600.00

Camp includes
  • Camp registration for 10 athletes
  • May 2nd or May 9th session
  • Pre-Contact & Contact tackling instruction
  • Classroom film session and discussion
  • On-field workout, drills, and instruction
  • Personal tackling assessment
Buy Now

RECOMMENDED

Two Sessions

$150.00

Camp includes
  • May 2nd & May 9th sessions
  • Pre-Contact & Contact tackling instruction
  • Classroom film session and discussion
  • On-field workout, drills, and instruction

  • Personal tackling assessment

     

Buy Now

FLEXIBLE OPTION

One Session

$100.00

Camp includes
  • May 2nd or May 9th session
  • Pre-Contact & Contact tackling instruction
  • Classroom film session and discussion
  • On-field workout, drills, and instruction

  • Personal tackling assessment

     

Buy Now

ABOUT ATAVUS

Atavus Tackling image (3)

Atavus Football is the leading authority in tackling performance and safety. Over 55,000 coaches and athletes use the Atavus system across the U.S. and in over 17 countries. The Atavus Tackle System was designed to improve both player safety and performance. But not only was it designed to accomplish this, but it’s also been proven to. Athletes who use the Atavus system make 7% more of their tackles, allow 8% less yards after contact, AND reduce head contact by 50%.

Atavus was founded in Seattle, WA with this mission to improve tackling performance and safety. It was built for players and coaches, by players and coaches, and has continued to improve athletes and programs at all levels of the game, including the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Huskies.

CAMP INSTRUCTORS

Atavus Favicon_black (6)

Kerry Carter

Atavus CEO

Kerry has played the game at the highest levels. Kerry played running for the Seattle Seahawks, Washington Commanders, and in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes, winning multiple Grey Cups.

Atavus Favicon_black (5)

Scott Lawyer

Atavus Director of Football

Scott played linebacker at the University of Washington under legendary coach Chris Petersen, where he specifically used the Atavus Tackle System during his UW career.