Footballrs Feature Guardian Caps + Chinstrap
Tony breaks down the rise of Guardian Cap usage among football players and the enhanced 2.0 design.
First UGA Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Game
Christen Miller makes history as the first University of Georgia player to wear a Guardian Cap in a game during Saturday's victory over Florida.
Guardian Sports Innovations to Improve Athlete Safety
Erin Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Guardian Sports, knew starting a sports safety company was going to be anything but easy, but she did it anyway.
Erin Hanson Awarded to Sports Business Journal Game Changers
The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation 2025 Honorees, individuals whose visionary work and leadership continue to advance innovation, protect intellectual property (IP) and drive progress in society.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in NFL Games
in 2025, a handful of NFL players from different teams are making the switch to the Guardian Chinstrap in games.
Guardian Chinstrap Sizing + Installation Guide
Typically, your chinstrap will be the same size as your helmet size. So if you wear an Adult large-size helmet, the L/XL chinstrap would fit best. If you wear a Youth Small helmet, the S/M chinstrap would fit best. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding sizing!
What is Soft-Shell Technology?
Soft-shell technology is a lightweight, crushable foam that absorbs and disperses impact forces.
How Does The Guardian Chinstrap Work?
The Guardian Chinstrap is a chinstrap for football helmets that utilizes SoftShox hydraulic-style padding to absorb energy when the facemask or front of the helmet is struck.
The Rise of Guardian Caps
Erin and Lee decided that the biggest opportunity was in creating a one-size-fits-all product, rather than a model-specific add-on. So, they created a new design that allowed the Cap to float slightly above the helmet, rather than be fixed to it.
Matt Wilhelm on Guardian Caps
Matt Wilhelm went from national champion at Ohio State and Super Bowl winner in the NFL to his most important role yet, coaching and protecting young athletes, including his son.