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, 25 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.
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.
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.
PEARL Lacrosse and CIF‐SS Announce Ball Partnership
CIF Southern Section and PEARL Lacrosse announced a three‐year partnership for PEARL to be the Official Championship Ball in the CIF‐SS sports of boys’ and girls’ lacrosse commencing with the 2024‐2025 school year.
PEARL X vs LT
Understand the difference between PEARL X vs LT, the #1 lacrosse balls that will take your game to the next level.
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.
Guardian Sports Wins First Place For Best Places to Work
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.
Gwinnett County Invests in Athlete Safety
Gwinnett County Public Schools is the first district in the state to provide all of its high schools with protective Caps and LOOPs for student athletes.
Peachtree Corners – Guardian Sports
Peachtree Corners Director of Communications Louis Svehla interviews Guardian Founders Lee and Erin Hanson about their beginnings, their passions, their love of Peachtree Corners, and how the company is poised for additional growth in the future.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
Smarter Scaling with ShipStation
How Guardian Sports used automated returns to scale after going viral with the NFL.
LOOP Named Official Headgear of Prep Redzone 7v7
Prep Network and Guardian Sports today announced a new partnership that will introduce the LOOP headband to athletes competing across the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament circuit in 2026.
Guardian Caps in NFL Conference Championships
Jared Wilson, Pat Bryant, Kevin Dotson, and Alaric Jackson all wore Guardian Caps during Sunday's Conference Championship games.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
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.
Guardian LOOP | Girl’s Flag Football Earns Official Recognition in 15 States
This April, Washington became the 15th state to officially sanction girl’s flag football at the high school level – shattering a major piece of the glass ceiling that’s hovered over the sport for decades.
Customize Your LOOP
Customize your LOOP with our new easy-to-apply sticker decals. Showcase your logos, numbers and personality 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.
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.
Having To Replace Your Infill Early?
Having To Replace Your Infill Early? Infill, the material within the
Safety Starts In The Ground
At Guardian, we have a true passion and priority for better
Facts on bio-based plastics made simple
“The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Wageningen University published an info graphic that