The start of the NFL season is a moment millions of fans look forward to each year. It brings rivalries back to life, fills stadiums and living rooms, and reminds us why football holds such an important place in communities across the country.
South Charleston High School received 56 football helmets that are designed to track player impact data and improve player safety. The WVU Medicine Thomas Foundation donated the Riddell Axiom football helmets and included a subscription to the analytics platform it is paired with, as well as a sideline device.
South Charleston High School football players will take the field Thursday night in new helmets designed to improve player safety. The Black Eagles open their season against Nitro while using Riddell Axiom helmets equipped with a tracking device and analytics platform. The technology is designed to help coaches identify where players are taking the most hits and address unsafe techniques.
WVU Medicine Thomas Foundation, in partnership with the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, South Charleston High School and Riddell, invested in student-athlete safety through the donation of 50 new Riddell Axiom football helmets and a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the South Charleston High School football program.
Riddell, the industry leader in football helmet technology and sports protection innovation, today announced the evolution of Smarter Football, a grant program designed to expand access to advanced equipment and technology while recognizing high school football programs committed to continually improving the experience for their athletes.
Riddell, the industry leader in football helmet technology and sports protection innovation, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association (OHSFCA), reinforcing its commitment to Ohio high school football and its coaches, athletes, and communities.
Riddell, the industry leader in football helmet technology and sports protection innovation, today announced the launch of Riddell in the Community, a redefined giveback strategy showcasing the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting athletes, coaches, and teams across the football landscape.
NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) introduced the new ND006 standard, taking effect on September 1, 2027, designed specifically to improve the next generation of youth football player protection. Riddell launched ND6 – a new youth helmet line that is fully compliant with the safety requirements more than a full year ahead of the mandate to help make the game as safe as possible for those who choose to play tackle before high school.
