Football tackling sits at the intersection of performance and safety. Coaches are under constant pressure to reduce injuries, teach proper technique, and develop players who can tackle effectively without putting themselves or others at risk. Elite Tackle was built to solve that problem with a focused, data-driven approach that brings structure and accountability to one of the most important skills in the game.
Doug Trvdy’s work with Elite Tackle is a natural extension of Lincoln, Nebraska’s unique sports technology ecosystem, an environment shaped in large part by Hudl’s success. Hudl proved that world-class sports technology companies don’t need to be built on the coasts; they can be created in the heartland by people who deeply understand coaches, athletes, and the realities of sport. Coming out of Lincoln means being immersed in a culture that values practical innovation, coach-first design, and products that actually get used on the field.
For Doug and Elite Tackle, building in the home of Hudl brings credibility, talent, and a shared philosophy: use technology to simplify coaching, improve performance, and make sports safer. Elite Tackle reflects that lineage, being ground in real football needs, while contributing to Lincoln’s growing reputation as a hub for meaningful sports technology innovation.
Elite Tackle is a digital platform designed specifically to teach, evaluate, and track tackling technique. Instead of relying on vague coaching cues or inconsistent evaluations, the app gives coaches a standardized framework for assessing how players tackle. This creates a common language across coaches, programs, and even entire organizations something football has historically lacked.
One of the biggest advantages of Elite Tackle is how it blends education with practical evaluation. Players learn what correct tackling looks like through clear criteria, while coaches can quickly assess performance using video and structured scoring. This makes feedback more objective and far more actionable. Rather than saying “that didn’t look right,” coaches can point to specific elements, such as pad level, head placement, leverage, or finish. Coaches then can show players exactly where they need to improve.
Safety is a core part of Elite Tackle’s value. By emphasizing proper technique and consistent evaluation, the platform helps reduce dangerous habits that lead to head and neck injuries. When players understand what good tackling looks like and are measured against it regularly, safe behavior becomes the standard rather than the exception. Over time, that consistency can have a meaningful impact on player health and confidence.
Elite Tackle also helps programs stay organized. Coaches can track individual progress, identify trends across position groups, and document development throughout a season. This is especially valuable for youth, high school, and collegiate programs that want to demonstrate a serious commitment to player development and safety to parents, administrators, and governing bodies.
In a sport that continues to evolve, Elite Tackle offers a modern solution to an old problem. By combining technology, clear standards, and football-specific insight, it gives coaches better tools and players a better path to mastering one of the game’s most critical skills.
