The main thing with these helmets are that they are extremely safe and the players love them and are extremely excited about them. There is usually a big difference between what kids like and what parents/older folks think looks good. Mercer is truly blessed to have the opportunity to have these helmets for their program.

Point one is pretty big factor. You’re getting a 400-500.00 helmet for 200-250.00 which is one heck of a deal. Is there a certain amount you had to buy or buy on a seasonal basis?

 

The look might not be for everyone but it’s an easy sell to the parents. Partnering with a program be it Xenith, Adidas, Nike or whoever tends to help sell your program too. The programs that have the ability to do things like this show the how a relationship between strong athletic support and academics can work.

 

We have to be 100 % Xenith helmets and shoulder pads in 3 years. We already had a big head start on helmets. We will get the shoulder pads very last because what we have now are in good shape. We want to use those before buying new. We have a few Xenith shoulder pads already.

The main thing with these helmets are that they are extremely safe and the players love them and are extremely excited about them. There is usually a big difference between what kids like and what parents/older folks think looks good. Mercer is truly blessed to have the opportunity to have these helmets for their program.

 

i can attest to the kids excitement about these new helmets. anytime you can get young people to feel good about what they have and how they look doing what they love to do, its a win! ill compare it to my beloved Wildcats, when they wear those chrome helmets they seem to play with a chip on their shoulder and with a little more swagger...Hopefully we can get the same response out of our Titans, this fall!

Ron Tanner was at the KFCA / KY Fellowship of Athletes Football Coaches Clinic at UK this weekend with the Shadow. Many coaches were interested in the new helmet and they have some marketing specials right now to get schools to try them out.

 

 

 

We had a very good clinic. The UK Staff did breakout sessions on Friday night followed by our KFCA Meeting. Saturday morning we had Aaron Hogue with UK FCA, Bryan McKenzie (former Russell Red Devil) with 3D Coaching, & Ron Tanner with Xenith. Four very good coaches spoke also: Brian Washington (Paris), Justin Haddix (Corbin), Ethan Atchley (Bullitt East) & Brian Landis (Frederick Douglas).

 

The clinic concluded with a UK practice and scrimmage at Kroger Field. Thank you to Clay Clevenger, Jimmie Reed, Ray Graham & the UK staff for their work in making it a successful clinic!

Xenith recently was awarded a grant worth almost half a million dollars by the NFL for helmet innovation and safety.

Shock Absorbers are better than padding. 

 

#HelmetOfTheFuture

5 minutes ago, ChiefSmoke said:

Xenith recently was awarded a grant worth almost half a million dollars by the NFL for helmet innovation and safety.

Shock Absorbers are better than padding. 

 

#HelmetOfTheFuture

Sweet!