Tackle Clinics for High School Football Teams
Safer Tackling. Confident Players. More Turnovers.
Big Red Rugby delivers proven tackle education for high school football teams using techniques rooted in rugby, a contact sport with over 200 years of experience teaching safe, effective tackling.
Our clinics help teams improve tackle confidence, reduce missed tackles, and introduce structured ball-stripping systems to increase turnover ratios.
Why Rugby-Based Tackling Works for Football
American football evolved from rugby, and many of the most effective modern tackling principles come directly from the rugby game.
Today, football programs are limited in how much contact they can include during practice. While these limits are important, they often leave athletes underprepared and lacking confidence in live tackling situations.
The result:
Inconsistent tackle technique
Limited player depth
Hesitation to rotate players due to confidence gaps
Our clinics address this by teaching repeatable, habitual tackle technique outside of team practice constraints.
What We Teach
All tackle sessions focus on building confidence, consistency, and safety through clear technical progressions.
Core Technique Foundations
Foot placement and balance
Head placement and safety
Shoulder contact positioning
Hip and back alignment
Tracking ball carriers safely
Aggressive vs. passive tackle decisions
Turnover & Ball-Disruption Systems
Side and head-on tackle technique
Low–high tackle concepts for stripping the ball
Defensive habits that increase takeaway opportunities
Tackle Clinic Options
Football Tackle Clinics (1–2 Sessions)
Designed for teams looking for immediate improvement in tackle execution and confidence.
Session Focus
Session 1: Core tackle technique and body positioning
Session 2: Side and head-on tackles plus ball-stripping systems
Format
1–2 hour sessions
$30 per athlete (10 athlete minimum)
Learn to Tackle – 1-Day Camp
A foundational tackle education experience for players or entire teams.
Includes
All core tackle fundamentals
Safe contact habits
Confidence-building repetitions
Format
4-hour camp
$60 per athlete or $600 team rate
Tackle DNA Program (6 Sessions)
Designed to retrain habits so proper tackle technique becomes automatic.
Program Goals
Habituate safe side and head-on tackle techniques
Build consistency across the roster
Improve overall team confidence in contact situations
Pricing
$90 per athlete or $900 team rate
Game Changer Tackle Program (8 Sessions)
Advanced tackle education for teams seeking competitive advantage through defense.
Program Focus
High–low tackle technique
Chop tackle technique
Chase-down tackle technique
Turnover-focused defensive systems
Pricing
$120 per athlete or $1,200 team rate
Who This Is For
High school football teams
Defensive units or position groups
Programs focused on safety, confidence, and performance
Teams looking to increase takeaway opportunities
No rugby experience required.
Why Teams Choose Big Red Rugby
Rugby-based tackling expertise
Development-first, safety-focused instruction
Techniques that translate directly to football
Programs designed to build depth, not just starters
Book a Tackle Clinic for Your Team
Give your athletes the tools to tackle with confidence and compete with consistency.
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