The NFL is allowing teams to have a secondary helmet ... Football Playoff, NBA Finals and World Series for SN. Bender enjoys story-telling, awesomely-bad 80s movies and coaching youth sports.

tackle football is a big step up from flag football. Youth players must find a helmet that fits correctly, uses the right materials and is comfortable enough to wear for the duration of a game.

THE NFL TOOK THE LEAD, ALLOWING PLAYERS TO WEAR HELMET COVERS LIKE GUARDIAN CAPS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CONCUSSIONS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. WELL, NOW SOME YOUTH FLAG AND TACKLE TEAMS ARE DOING THE ...

So VICIS, the Seattle-­based startup whose football helmets have topped annual safety ratings published by the NFL and NFL Players Association, is turning its attention to the youth market.