10 Lacrosse Training Tips & Tricks from PEARL
For elite players, there’s no such thing as an offseason. That’s why the PEARL team put together our top lacrosse training tips and tricks to help you stay sharp and game-ready year-round.
Why Guardian Caps Should be Worn in All Positions
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
LOOP is The #1 Ranked Protective Soccer Headband
LOOP is now officially VT 5-STAR rated for soccer and the #1 ranked headband in soccer headgear.
10 Lacrosse Training Tips & Tricks from PEARL
For elite players, there’s no such thing as an offseason. That’s why the PEARL team put together our top lacrosse training tips and tricks to help you stay sharp and game-ready year-round.
Why Guardian Caps Should be Worn in All Positions
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
LOOP is The #1 Ranked Protective Soccer Headband
LOOP is now officially VT 5-STAR rated for soccer and the #1 ranked headband in soccer headgear.
Guardian Caps Worn in College Games
In 2025, eight college players have taken player safety to the next level, wearing Guardian Caps during gameday.
Romeo Doubs, The Guardian Cap that Got Everyone Talking
Romeo Doubs' Guardian Cap turns every highlight into a reminder that safety and skill go hand in hand.
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.
LOOP: The Next Generation
Guardian Sports, creators of the Guardian Cap, is proud to announce the launch of the LOOP 2.0 in partnership with Schutt.
How Does The Guardian SoftShox 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.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Jalen Pitre Wearing a Guardian Cap is a “Family Decision”
For Jalen Pitre, wearing a Guardian Cap isn’t just a personal choice; it was a family decision centered on athlete safety and protection.
Blueprint of An Athlete Features Guardian Sports
On Blueprint of an Athlete, CEO Erin Hanson shares how winning the NFL’s HeadHealth Tech Challenge transformed Guardian Caps from a bold idea into a nationwide movement.
NFL Study Provides Deeper Insight On Guardian Caps
The Guardian Cap NXT was associated with a 54% to 62% reduction in the overall incidence of NFL practice concussions across all environmental factors.
Romeo Doubs, The Guardian Cap that Got Everyone Talking
Romeo Doubs' Guardian Cap turns every highlight into a reminder that safety and skill go hand in hand.
Footballrs Feature Guardian Caps + Chinstrap
Tony breaks down the rise of Guardian Cap usage among football players and the enhanced 2.0 design.
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.
Guardian Infill: The Perfect Addition to Your Backyard Space
Proper lawn upkeep in hot, dry climates is expensive, which is why many homeowners turn to synthetic turf as an alternative. But while turf eliminates mowing and watering, the ongoing maintenance and hidden costs of traditional infill options — like crumb rubber — can quickly add up.
NFHS Lacrosse Game Ball Rule Change: Why Optic™ Is Now the Standard
The NCAA Is mandating Optic Yellow™ as the standard color for all lacrosse balls. PEARL has been ahead of the game for years.
Tyler “TD” Davis Named First-Ever Guardian LOOP Signature Athlete
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Gold medal winner Tyler “TD” Davis as he becomes our first-ever Guardian LOOP Signature Athlete. The former NFL player and current flag football competitor among the league’s top performers is working alongside us as an advocate for player protection in flag football, promoting long-term health.
Jalen Pitre Partners with Guardian Sports as First Guardian Signature Athlete
Jalen Pitre has partnered with Guardian Sports to become the first Guardian Athlete and advocate for better player protection in football.
Your Team. Your Look. Your Cap.
That's right - it's time to bring your team's identity to life. You can now elevate your team’s game, energy and feel with custom vinyl decals designed specifically for your Guardian Cap.
Why Guardian Caps Should be Worn in All Positions
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
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.
LOOP Frequently Asked Questions
A look at frequently asked questions on LOOP: the highest-rated, most affordable soft-shell multisport headgear.
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 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.
Facts on bio-based plastics made simple
“The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Wageningen University published an info graphic that
STC Catalog of Available Recycled Rubber Research
“In early 2015, in response to increased public interest in the potential