Update: Concussion protection... to preserve brain function...
Originally Posted by https://guardiansports.com/guardian-caps/
The Guardian Cap is the leading soft shell helmet cover engineered for impact reduction.
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It brings a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of the decades old hard-shell football helmet and reduces impact up to 33%. The Guardian Cap was created in 2010 to address the clear need to advance the standard football helmet, which has changed little since the 1960’s.
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In 2023, The NFL expanded the mandate of Guardian Caps with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. They have also added Running Backs and Fullbacks to the list of positions mandated to wear Caps which now include: OL, DL, LB, TE, RB, FB.
Is your local school system following the example of the National Football League (NFL), in taking steps to protect athletes from concussion injury?