Wake Forest University Football Team Wears SAFR Helmet Covers Thanks to Alumni and SAFR Hero David Couch
A Full-Circle Moment for SAFR Leadership and Wake Forest Alums PHILADELPHIA — July 31, 2025— SAFR, a national leader in athlete safety innovation, proudly announces that Wake Forest University’s football team is now equipped with SAFR Helmet Covers, made possible through the generous support of alumnus and SAFR Hero, David Couch. A SAFR Hero is an individual or organization who desires to give back to a certain school or program by financially backing the purchase of SAFR Helmet Covers. This investment provides the entire team with this proven head trauma protective safety gear. This milestone represents more than just a commitment to player safety—it’s a deeply personal, full-circle moment for SAFR’s leadership. John Zeglinski, CEO of SAFR and a proud Wake Forest alumnus, presented the covers alongside SAFR Chairman Carlos Bradley and Board Member David Couch. All three men played football at Wake Forest. “Wake Forest and SAFR Helmet Covers are committed to the same mission of increasing player safety for our football student-athletes. We appreciate their partnership, providing us with their newest technology in helmet protection,” said Niles Fleet, Associate Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer. “Returning to the field where it all started for many of us and seeing today’s student-athletes wearing SAFR helmet covers, is incredibly
