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 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 FLEX 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.
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.