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.
South Florida High School Outfit Team in Caps
John A. Ferguson High School is keeping athletes safer with Guardian Caps, cutting down head-to-head contact, and giving players peace of mind on the field.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in Game
For the first time in college football, Notre Dame offensive linemen took the field wearing the Guardian Chinstrap powered by SoftShox.
Miami Dolphins Surprise High School with Guardian Caps
The Miami Dolphins brought Guardian Caps and gear to Spanish River HS, turning an ordinary day into “Christmas in September” for young athletes.
Guardian Caps are a “No Brainer” for Jabrill Peppers
Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers calls wearing a Guardian Cap a "no-brainer", praising the added protection and comfort it provides on game day.
UAB Partners with BYSL to Donate Guardian Caps
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Sports and Exercise Medicine has donated 800 Guardian Caps to the Birmingham Youth Sports League to decrease head impacts.
NFL Alumni Donate Caps to the Youth
NFL alumni are investing in Guardian Caps to help young athletes play harder and safer, showing their commitment to the next generation of football players.
A Community United for Safer Sports
After a player faced a serious injury on the field, Coach and mom Deidra Turner acted to keep her team safe. Thanks to community support and Guardian Caps, the Prospect Heights Middle School football team is now playing with confidence and care, showing that protecting young athletes takes a village.
Why Youth Should Wear Guardian Caps
NFL and college athletes now wear Guardian Caps in practice and even in games, but the biggest impact will be at the youth level. Young players are still developing, often playing multiple positions with growing bodies that are more vulnerable to hits.
Guardian Caps Worn in NFL Games
in 2025, eleven NFL players from different teams have worn Guardian Caps in games.
Facemask to Facemask Impacts | Guardian Chinstrap
For decades, facemask-to-facemask hits have gone unaddressed by football equipment, until now.
First SEC Player Wears Guardian Cap in Game
Darris Smith made history as the first player in SEC history to wear a Guardian Cap in-game during Georgia’s 61–6 victory over Central Arkansas.
South Florida High School Outfit Team in Caps
John A. Ferguson High School is keeping athletes safer with Guardian Caps, cutting down head-to-head contact, and giving players peace of mind on the field.
Miami Dolphins Surprise High School with Guardian Caps
The Miami Dolphins brought Guardian Caps and gear to Spanish River HS, turning an ordinary day into “Christmas in September” for young athletes.
Guardian Caps are a “No Brainer” for Jabrill Peppers
Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers calls wearing a Guardian Cap a "no-brainer", praising the added protection and comfort it provides on game day.
UAB Partners with BYSL to Donate Guardian Caps
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Sports and Exercise Medicine has donated 800 Guardian Caps to the Birmingham Youth Sports League to decrease head impacts.
NFL Alumni Donate Caps to the Youth
NFL alumni are investing in Guardian Caps to help young athletes play harder and safer, showing their commitment to the next generation of football players.
A Community United for Safer Sports
After a player faced a serious injury on the field, Coach and mom Deidra Turner acted to keep her team safe. Thanks to community support and Guardian Caps, the Prospect Heights Middle School football team is now playing with confidence and care, showing that protecting young athletes takes a village.
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
PEARL X Available at DICK’s Sporting Goods
Big news for lacrosse players everywhere—the #1 ball in lacrosse, PEARL X, is now available at DICK’S Sporting Goods in exclusive 36-count buckets! Known for its durability, consistency, and unique grease-free design, the PEARL X lacrosse ball has become the go-to choice for athletes seeking top-tier performance with every rep.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Caps 2.0 Available February 2025
We heard the feedback and went to the drawing table. We took the same materials and performance as our current Guardian Cap XT and made it a sleeker design.
PEARL Named The Official Ball Of The Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational
PEARL has partnered with 285 Larosse to become the official ball of the Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational. 285 Lacrosse is a nonprofit organization with a mission to host high-level lacrosse events in metro Atlanta to grow the sport and raise awareness, particularly among inner-city youth. These events generate proceeds that support underserved youth lacrosse programs and select local and national charities.
Guardian Sports Hosts First Annual Sales Kickoff Event
Guardian Sports is honored to be recognized as the first place winner in Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
The LOOP Earned a 5-STAR Virginia Tech Helmet Rating
The Guardian LOOP earned a 5-star Virginia Tech Helmet Rating. Ranked #3 of 38 helmets tested, solidifying its status as a top-tier choice for headgear. This recognition places the LOOP among the best headgear options available, emphasizing our commitment to reducing impact forces and enhancing athlete safety.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Sports Hosts First Annual Sales Kickoff Event
Guardian Sports is honored to be recognized as the first place winner in Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
Guardian Sports Wins Best Employers in Sports Award
Guardian Sports is honored to be recognized as the first place winner in Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
LOOP Partners With Allison Gandlin
We are excited to announce the LOOP is partnering with Allison Gandlin, 2024 NFL Flag Player of the Year. Allison is a standout Flag Football player recognized for her exceptional talents and achievements with the sport.
Guardian Donated LOOPs To The Congressional Football Game
The Congressional Football Game is an annual charity event featuring Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle and former NFL players (the "Machine") versus members of the U.S. Capitol Police (the "Guards"). Proceeds from the event go to support families of fallen officers. To support this event, Guardian has donated LOOPs to the Congressional Football Game for every player participating to wear.
Facemask to Facemask Impacts | Guardian Chinstrap
For decades, facemask-to-facemask hits have gone unaddressed by football equipment, until now.
Development of the First Safety Chinstrap
Guardian Sports and SoftShox™ introduce the first safety chinstrap—bringing innovative hydraulic technology to an often-overlooked gap in helmet protection.
Guardian Sports Launches Revolutionary Chinstrap to Redefine Helmet Safety in Football
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Keeping Your Fields Cooler
Guardian's STC Certified TPE Infill has been cooling fields throughout North America since 2016. This is a bio-based sustainable infill manufactured in the USA
Bidding A Field With TPE?
Bidding A Field With TPE? Guardian TPE Turf Infill is a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic turf infill.
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.
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.
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.
PEARL Lacrosse Balls Bring Brighter, Bolder Play to the 2025 PLL Season
As the 2025 PLL season kicks off, fans, players and analysts have noticed something new, and very much improved – the lacrosse balls are brighter, bolder and significantly easier to follow, whether you’re watching from the stands, the field, the press box or your living room.
Stop Chasing. Start Training. PEARL NX.
The PEARL NX has the same feel as a standard lacrosse ball. With no-bounce technology, reps are limitless – practice at any time, any place.
PEARL Named The Official Ball of the PLL & WLL
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster and the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) announced today that PEARL has been named the Official Ball Partner of both professional leagues.
Customize Your LOOP
You can now customize your LOOP with our new easy-application sticker decals through our partnership with SportDecals- designed to let players and teams showcase your colors, logos, numbers and personality on the field like never before.
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
LOOP & Shruumz Partner Together
Guardian LOOP and Shruumz are thrilled to collaborate in delivering top-tier protection to players, ensuring they look great, feel comfortable, and enjoy affordable pricing. Together, we’re dedicated to enhancing player safety and growing the game of flag football.
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!
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.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in Game
For the first time in college football, Notre Dame offensive linemen took the field wearing the Guardian Chinstrap powered by SoftShox.
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Caps 2.0 Available February 2025
We heard the feedback and went to the drawing table. We took the same materials and performance as our current Guardian Cap XT and made it a sleeker design.