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Breaking News: Memphis Tigers Partner With Atavus to Elevate Tackling and Player Evaluation

Inside: the Memphis Tigers partnership, how the Gators tackled their way to No. 8, Highland Park’s one-week turnaround, and what the “Lane Kiffin Rule” could mean for the coaching carousel.

Kerry Carter

Aug 27, 2026

The Best Week One Tackling Grade in Atavus History

Inside Brookfield Central's record-breaking tackling performance, why football's return marks Atavus's busiest stretch of the year, how to turn your first three games of film into a real tackle plan, and the Big Ten's new rule on NFL players returning to college, explained.

Kerry Carter

Jul 29, 2026

Breaking News: Washington Just Landed a New Standard for Tackling

Inside the new partnership for tackling certification, why 2026 will be won on fundamentals, Coach Lawyer's NFL Defensive Back watchlist, and the SEC's new targeting rule, explained.

Kerry Carter

Jun 25, 2026

The Camera Sees What Your Staff Can't

Inside the technology transforming film analysis, building the perfect summer tackle plan, and the NCAA eligibility overhaul every coach needs to understand.

Kerry Carter

May 27, 2026

What the Film Already Knows

A groundbreaking partnership with Thelios transforms film analysis, statewide tackling certification comes to Kansas, the science behind elite pad level, and the Denver Broncos defense makes its case.

Kerry Carter

Apr 29, 2026

Breaking: University of Florida Joins the Atavus Family

Inside this Edition: The Gators go all in, Scott Lawyer's top picks from draft weekend, and more.

Kerry Carter

Mar 25, 2026

24 Hours at West Point: Coach Lawyer's Day in the Life

Inside this Edition: Army Football enters Year 4 with Atavus, an under-the-radar player grinds through recruitment, and flag football exposes the NFL's defensive blind spot.

Kerry Carter

Feb 25, 2026

93% Tackle Rate: The Physics of a Championship Defense

Inside this Edition: The Seahawks proved that defense still wins. A high school safety is proving the same thing, and the data backs it up.

Kerry Carter

Jan 28, 2026

The Takedown Revamped: The Gap Between Film and Field

Inside this Edition: The hidden metric costing your defense yards on every series, why elite tacklers attack like Steph Curry shoots, clinic season launches nationwide, and the 3-4 scheme that confused every offense it faced

Kerry Carter

Dec 30, 2025

Your 2026 Practice Resolution...

Inside this Edition: Stop Wasting Practice Time in the New Year, and How Indiana's Defense has Transformed into a Powerhouse

Kerry Carter

Dec 23, 2025

2025 Recap: The Art of Tackling

+ Happy Holidays from Atavus!

Kerry Carter

Dec 17, 2025

The Science Behind Strike Timing: Transform Your Footwork

Inside this Edition: Master the three footwork fundamentals that separate elite tacklers from the pack, plus the Ravens' historic shutout proves their defense is peaking at precisely the right moment.

Kerry Carter

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