Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
Total Athletes Served
Awards
Employee Growth
Featured in Major News
Guardian Sports is making headlines for its innovative approach to athlete safety and family business background.
Guardian Caps
NFL Expanded Mandate
The NFL once again announced an expansion of its Guardian Caps mandate to include defensive backs and receivers for the 2024 season. Additionally, due to the efficacy of the Guardian Cap in practice, the NFL has now permitted players to wear the Guardian Cap, if they so choose, during games for the 2024-2025 season.
Caps in NFL/CFL Games
In the 2024 season, NFL and CFL players took athlete safety to the next level by choosing to wear Guardian Caps during games. There was an average of 6 players a week wearing Caps in games. A few players included James Daniels, Kylen Granson and Thomas Bertrand-Hudon.
Worn By College Teams
In 2024, Guardian Caps became a staple in college football, worn by 23 of the top 25 teams.
High School Champions
81 high school football teams that utilized Guardian Caps in practices secured their state championship titles.
Launched New Colors
Customization
We now offer three different gameday-ready customization options for Guardian Caps.
Gameday Pinnie Caps
The same sublimated Gameday Covers used by the NFL, made by Rally Apparel.
2.0 + Decals
We've partnered with SportsDecals to get you custom iron-on decals. Buy your Guardian Cap 2.0, then fill out an inquiry form for a decal quote.
Standard Pinnie Caps + Decals
Our low-cost option to turn your Guardian Caps gameday-ready. Buy your pinnie cap, then fill out an inquiry form for a decal quote.
Retail Stores
We are excited that Guardian Caps are now available in DICK'S Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, and Scheels.
Partnerships
Guardian Caps has partnered with the WIAA, FCC, Texas Dave Campbell, WFCA, NFLA, and CFL to support athlete safety at all levels.
Caps Donated
Through our initiative Guardian Gives Back, Guardian donated 950 Caps to schools and teams.
Grant Program
In partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the Atlanta Falcons are furthering their support for high school football across Georgia through two new initiatives. Every accredited Georgia high school will be eligible to receive a grant to either launch a girls flag football program ($10,000 if a program didn’t exist in 2024) or support its existing program ($5,000 for the upcoming 2025 season). Additionally, Georgia high school tackle football programs can be considered for a grant to receive up to 50 Guardian Caps per school. Guardian Caps will be provided in partnership with the NFL Foundation.
Partnership with Certor
LOOP
Launched Guardian | Xenith LOOP
Guardian | Xenith LOOP is an innovative soft-shell headgear designed to be worn without a helmet for multiple sports, including 7v7, flag football, non-tackle football, rugby, field hockey, and cheerleading of all levels. The Virginia Tech 5-STAR rated LOOP features innovative soft-shelled technology combined with a moisture wicking Versaknit exterior material that is the most comfortable 7v7 and non-tackle headgear on the market.
Signed Top Flag Football Players
This year we signed two of the top women's Flag Football players, Allison Gandlin and Sarah Colchamiro as partners and supporters of LOOP. Allison was named the NFL Flag Football Player of the Year in 2024, and Sarah was a finalist. This year, 2025, Sarah is in the running for the second year in a row to be named the NFL Flag Player of the Year.
Partnerships
We have partnered with Shruumz to help enhance equipment access for athletes. With the partnership we both strive to prioritize athletes safety while also showing their personality on the field. LOOP has also partnered with the NE Ohio Flag Football League to continue to support athlete safety at all levels.
Retail Stores
We are excited that The Guardian | Xenith LOOP is now available in DICK'S Sporting Goods & Academy Sports.
New Colors
When launched the LOOP in only black and white. Since then, we have also launched two new colors, red and royal blue.
Stay tuned, we will be launching even more colors in the future!
Gwinnett County District Deal
Gwinnett County Public Schools is the first district in the state of Georgia to provide all of its high schools with Guardian Caps and LOOPs for student athletes.
PEARL
Official Ball Status
PEARL has been named the official ball of NCAA Championships, MCLA, WCLO, CIF, The Peach Belt, Boxcon, and the IWLCA tournament series. PEARL has also been mandated for all MCLA games.
New Partnerships
PEARL has partnered up with Charlotte North, X10 Lacrosse, The Lacrosse Barn, The Faceoff Academy, and Shootout For Soldiers to bring the #1 ball in lacrosse to more athletes. Supporting every rep their athletes take and ensuring that the equipment they use doesn't alter the way they train.
Athletes Served
PEARL is proud to announce that we have served 173k athletes.
