Helmet Fitting: The Perfect Fit

In today’s environment, a Football Coach must be proficient at more than organizing practices and teaching football skills. He must not only coach the football team, he must run the football program. This entails selecting, ordering, sizing, issuing and fitting the protective equipment. The proper fitting of helmets can be a time-consuming process, however, it is very critical to a properly run football program. Equipment needs to be “issued and fit,” not merely “handed out.” Schedule and allow time for this very integral part of your program. Don’t shortchange your athletes. Proper fit is the key to head protection and player comfort. The goal is a customized fit for every player. A helmet that doesn’t fit properly (i.e., snugly) will still provide protection, but may contribute to head injuries by shifting and exposing vulnerable areas that must be protected. The helmet