Guardian Sports is honored to be featured in Wired Magazine by freelance sportswriter Alex Prewitt. During his visit to our headquarters in Atlanta, Alex sat down with founders Erin and Lee Hanson to uncover the story behind Guardian Sports, the innovation of Guardian Caps, and their transformative impact on the NFL and beyond.

This feature underscores Guardian Sports’ commitment to advancing player safety through innovation. It takes readers behind the scenes of our journey, exploring the engineering and design of Guardian Caps and their critical role in redefining football safety. Alongside technical insights, the piece includes powerful testimonials from players who have experienced the benefits firsthand, illustrating how this lightweight foam layer is reshaping safety standards across the sport.

One standout moment? A voicemail from NFL legend Peyton Manning. Inspired by Guardian Sports’ mission, Manning reached out to purchase Guardian Caps for his youth football team, calling it “the right thing to do” and highlighting the growing awareness of athlete safety at all levels of play.

Titled “How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL,” the article dives deep into the evolution of Guardian Caps—from a groundbreaking concept to a game-changing tool in football safety. It explores our efforts to reduce head impact and raise safety standards across all levels of the sport, from youth leagues to the NFL.

We invite you to read the full Wired Magazine article for an in-depth look at the innovative technology behind Guardian Caps, our company’s inspiring journey, and more heartfelt stories from players. At Guardian Sports, our mission is clear: to better protect athletes and set a new standard in sports safety.