When coaches and equipment managers evaluate football helmet covers, much of the conversation understandably focuses on performance. How has the product been tested? How does it manage impact forces? How durable is it? Can athletes wear it during games? But there’s another factor that deserves just as much attention: Fit. Football helmets aren’t one-size-fits-all. They […]
September marks a shift in football. Preseason preparation gives way to Friday night lights. Practice reps become game snaps. Rosters are set, routines take hold, and everything a program worked on during the summer starts showing up on the field. But there is one part of the routine worth reconsidering: Why should a piece of […]
What Coaches, Athletic Directors, and School Leaders Should Look for Before Making a Decision As conversations surrounding soft-shell helmet cover legislation continue to grow across the country, more football programs are evaluating supplemental protective equipment than ever before. Whether your state is considering new legislation or your school is simply looking to strengthen its player […]
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — August 6, 2026 — SAFR Sports is proud to announce that the International Student-Athlete Academy (ISAA) has sponsored the East Hartford High School Football program with SAFR Helmet Covers through the organization’s SAFR Hero Program, providing every player with an additional layer of head impact protection as the Hornets prepare for […]
Everything You Need to Prepare for a Safer Football Season As football season approaches, coaches are finalizing rosters, athletic directors are checking equipment, and parents are making sure their athletes are ready for the first whistle. But one of the most important preseason preparations often happens before the first practice ever begins: creating a comprehensive […]
Over the past several years, the conversation around football safety has evolved dramatically. What was once centered primarily on concussion protocols and return-to-play guidelines is now expanding into a broader discussion about preventing repetitive head impacts before injuries occur. Across the United States, lawmakers, athletic associations, coaches, medical professionals, and parents are increasingly exploring the […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA — May 12, 2026 — SAFR Sports today announced it will return as a sponsor of the Philadelphia City All-Star Football Game for the fourth consecutive year, once again equipping every player from both squads with custom, game-day ready SAFR Helmet Covers. The 2026 contest will continue a tradition that dates back to […]
Philadelphia, PA — SAFR, an innovative leader in athlete safety solutions, today announced the launch of its new e-commerce platform at safrsports.com/shop, marking a significant step forward in making advanced head protection more accessible to athletes, families, and programs nationwide. As part of this launch, SAFR is introducing Standard Helmet Covers, initially available in black […]
January 22, 2026 Philadelphia, PA – The City of Philadelphia formally recognizes locally based SAFR, for its leadership in advancing concussion prevention and athlete protection through proven football helmet cover technology. In collaboration with donations from city-wide sponsors and the International Student Athlete Academy (ISAA), SAFR outfitted more than 1,500 high school athletes with protective […]
SAFR Sports, a leading innovator in sports safety technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Bream, MS, ATC, to its Medical Advisory Board. Bream brings more than four decades of athletic training and sports medicine experience at the highest levels of competition, spanning the NFL, collegiate athletics, professional football leagues, and the Olympic […]
