Virginia Tech Helmet Lab tests SAFR Helmet Covers, orders 110 for the VA Tech football team
In December, SAFR Sports teamed with Virginia Tech’s Helmet Lab to test their latest SAFR Helmet Cover models on popular 5-Star football helmets. After more than 320 tests conducted over three days of research, the results were impressive — by adding a SAFR Helmet Cover, the risk of concussion scores were reduced by as much as […]
VA Tech Helmet Lab concludes 5-star helmets are safer with SAFR Helmet Covers
Chester Springs, PA, January 6, 2022 – At Virginia Tech’s ‘Helmet Lab’ in Blacksburg VA, research technicians tested the concussion risk of three of the most popular 5-STAR football helmets on the market, both with and without the SAFR Helmet Cover. More than 320 tests were conducted over three days, and test results concluded the following: “At SAFR, we […]
What it means to be “Safer Through Science”
Everyone wants youth athletes to enjoy their chosen sport(s) as safely as possible, particularly for contact sports such as football. Parents, coaches, and athletic directors all want to be confident their children/players are utilizing the safest equipment possible. Our goal at SAFR Sports is, and has been to thoroughly research our products scientifically, with the […]
Science and testing demonstrates the protective qualities of the SAFR Helmet Cover – Webinar
Learn more about the SAFR Helmet Cover, a SAFR (Scientifically Advanced Force Reduction) solution for sports-related concussions and head trauma in a webinar hosted by Tim Bream, Director of Player Safety & Education. Watch: Head Safety Research in Football Watch the presentation to learn more about:
SAFR Sports partners with Eyeguide for fast brain health screenings
Chester Springs, PA, October 15, 2021 – SAFR Sports, a safety innovation company, is proud to announce an innovative partnership with EyeGuide for data collection of brain health for student-athletes at two Philadelphia-area high schools, Germantown Academy and The Haverford School. EyeGuide’s ‘FOCUS’ screening is a portable eye tracking platform that takes only ten seconds […]
Health and Safety: Concussions
What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body. It can occur from contact with another player, hitting a hard surface, or being hit by a piece of equipment. A concussion: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 1.6 to 3.8 million sports […]
