Knights in extra armor: Kellam football utilizes Guardian Caps for safety

Knights in extra armor: Kellam football utilizes Guardian Caps for safety

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Floyd Kellam head coach Brian Neas remembers how concussions were handled during his playing days."We'd get them and you'd go right back in...and you can tell," Neas chuckled. "We want to give these kids every advantage that they can have to be as safe and have as much fun as they can playing."With that in mind, Neas has a new requirement this season. Each one of his players must wear a Guardian Cap during every practi…

BLK ALERTS - New Layer Of Protection: Howard University Prioritizes Safety With Guardian Caps

✕ Howard University’s football program is taking an extra step to protect its players by introducing Guardian Caps. These soft-shell coverings fit over helmets to help reduce the force of head impacts during practice. The NCAA first approved Guardian Caps for practice use in 2022, and more teams have since joined the movement to make football safer at all levels. Howard University is among a growing number of programs embracing the protective ge…