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Reduce injuries and build confidence with rugby-inspired tackling techniques that emphasize body control, precision, and power. These proven methods minimize head impacts while preserving the physicality and toughness essential to any contact environment.
Physical contact comes with risk — head and neck injuries remain a serious concern. The challenge: maintaining performance while minimizing dangerous impacts. Our solution leverages rugby’s proven tackling techniques, designed for safe, controlled, and effective contact.
Led by Simon Cross, Head Coach of Old Glory DC and former professional rugby player, this initiative brings proven rugby tackling methods to football programs across the DMV. These techniques have shown to:
Reduce concussion rates by up to 34% during practice.
Improve tackle completion and player confidence using body position, footwork, and control.
Equip Your Team to Tackle Smarter
Safe Tackle Clinics
Hands-on sessions designed for players and coaching staff to master safe, effective tackling techniques through a two-tiered approach:
Technique Clinics – Build safer, more effective tackling skills.
Conditioning Programs – Strengthen and prepare the body for contact.
Integrated Training Modules
Customizable lessons that fit into your existing practice schedule, reinforcing rugby-inspired tackling fundamentals.
Backed by Experience. Proven on the Field.
These methods are already used by elite programs across the world to enhance performance and safety. Old Glory DC is bringing this proven approach to local youth, high school, and college football programs, as well as police and other contact-focused professions — ensuring participants stay tough, safe, and confident
A former professional rugby player and elite coach, Simon Cross brings decades of experience teaching safe and effective tackling techniques. His focus: helping football players play fearlessly while protecting themselves and their teammates.