Why Invest in Guardian Caps
Why Should Your Program Invest In Caps?
In today’s world of competitive sports, player safety is more important than ever. Football, in particular, is a high-impact sport that demands the best protective gear available to ensure longevity. That’s why parents, players, and coaches should consider investing in Guardian Caps—an innovative, padded helmet cover designed to reduce impact forces and help better protect athletes.
The Data Speaks For Itself.
Multiple studies from different labs have proven that Guardian Caps XT & NXT reduce the impact of hits. From Biocore to Virginia Tech Helmet Labs, we continue to see success with Caps.
Worn By Over 500,000+ Athletes
Guardian Caps are trusted by over 50,000 athletes across all levels of play. From 1,000 youth programs to 5,000 high schools and 500 colleges, players rely on Guardian Caps for added impact protection. Plus, with mandates from both the NFL and CFL, the pros are leading the way in safer play.
Approved For Use On Certor Helmets
Certor Sports, the parent company of renowned football brands Schutt and VICIS, and Guardian Sports, creator of the Guardian Cap, have entered into an exciting new strategic alliance. This collaboration is focused, with a shared passion for safety, on providing unparalleled protective performance to football players of all ages and skill sets through advanced technologies and continued innovation.
“We are formally stating, under NOCSAE regulations, all Schutt and VICIS helmets worn in practice or games with a properly installed Guardian Cap remain fully certified and warrantied should the player, parent, or coach choose to do so and if allowable by applicable league regulations.” – Jeremy Erspamer, President & CEO of Certor Sports
Hear From NFL Staff + Players
“We’re trying to take head contact our entirely in some fashions. The Guardian Cap has been a very important change for us as it’s shown to reduce impact. It has been very effective and reduced concussions by 52%”
Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, August 2024
“Hopefully, more and more people start wearing them. I truly believe they help, so I’m glad the NFL is allowing us to wear them. Hopefully, every week, people start wearing them more and more. I’m excited for it.”
James Daniels, Guard Steelers
“We’ve got two years of data now showing significant concussion reductions in those players that wear Guardian Caps in the NFL…We might actually see a Guardian Cap on a player in a game this year.”
Allen Sills, NFL Chief Medical Officer
“For me, it was a no-brainer, I just said yes I want to wear it the whole season. I’ve never really had a problem with the guardian caps, they don’t really limit my vision, they don’t add any extra weight that’s noticeable. Why would I not add a safety measure to my helmet?.”
Kylen Granson, TE Colts
“It’s really become a norm here. The players know the Caps. They’ve seen the data, and it works. The Guardian Caps have become another piece of equipment that they take to practice. You think about all the head impacts that we’re reducing from players wearing them and it’s second nature now”
Brendan Burger, Equipment Director of the Los Angeles Rams
“We have tested Guardian Caps in labs and have seen a significant reduction in the impact forces that the head sees when the Guardian Cap is on the helmet. It is very promising in the lab and on the field”
Anne Bailey Good, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Biocore, LLC
“There’s no amount of aesthetic that could outweigh what a traumatic brain injury could do to you. And one of the more unknown things is that no only is it the big hits that you have to worry about, it’s the culmination of a bunch of little hits.”
Kylen Granson, TE Colts
“It was nice. It was smooth. I didn’t really feel anything really on the hit side. I’m very glad that we had the opportunity to wear those things. It was good wearing it. I felt good.”
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Linebacker Browns
Hear From Coaches
“People don’t really appreciate what an O-lineman and a D-lineman go through. They’re facing impact – not only in a game when they’re getting 80 plays – but then you see how they practice. The impact on those kids…there’s impact on every snap of every play.”
Matt Campbell, Iowa State Head Coach
“Practice has been wonderful. It has been healthy, it has been safe, it has been sound, all thanks to Guardian Caps. It is designed to help prevent impact. I am all for whatever keeps our young men and women safe.”
Deion Sanders, Colorado Head Coach
“I know for me personally, I could have benefitted from a Guardian Cap in my day, so it’s been great. It’s great equipment, great product, and it’s made our players more safe.”
Billy Napier, Florida Head Coach
“I know for me personally, I could have benefitted from a Guardian Cap in my day, so it’s been great. It’s great equipment, great product, and it’s made our players more safe.”
Billy Napier, Florida Head Coach
“The Wolfpack averages about ten concussions a year— but the caps have resulted in a thirty-percent decrease.”
Rick Fryklund, Park High School Head Coach
“We wear them all the time, and studies show it helps concussion numbers, obviously, as soon as we were told that, we purchased them and use them every day.“
Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Head Coach
“I know for me personally, I could have benefitted from a Guardian Cap in my day, so it’s been great. It’s great equipment, great product, and it’s made our players more safe.”
Billy Napier, University of Florida Head Coach
Hear From Parents
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“As a mom, it can never be too much to have extra protection because I’m not looking at the four years when he’s at UGA. I’m looking at when Tate’s a dad, when he’s an adult and has children and that his cognitive ability will be there. The protection that this offers him means so much more.”
Mary Stuart Ratledge, Guardian Cap Mom
Stay Better Protected on Gameday.
Your team or athlete can stay better protected on gameday with our customization options. A few options are offered: Gameday Pinnie Caps, Guardian Cap 2.0 + Decals, and Standard Pinnie Cap + Decals.
Gameday Pinnie Caps
The same sublimated Gameday Covers used by the NFL, made by Rally Apparel.
Guardian Cap 2.0 + Decals
SportDecals offers sticker decals to customize your Guardian Cap 2.0.
Pinnie Caps + Decals
Buy your pinnie cap, then fill out an inquiry form from SportDecals.
Small Investment for Long-term Protection
The cost of equipment for a college football game day may be more than what some think. Estimating the cost is a total of $1500-$2000 per player, Guardian Caps are about $69.99. This is less than 5% of your player's total uniform cost, which is a small investment to increase your longevity as an athlete. Guardian Caps also last for an average of 3-5 seasons, depending on weight and speed.
Stay Better Protected. Why Not?
Guardian Caps have been making their mark through college and NFL teams in the past few years. We are grateful that athletes are recognizing our mission and giving back to their own communities with Caps. Listen to their reasoning below
