LOOP by Guardian Sports Named Official Headgear of Prep Redzone 7v7 Events
Minneapolis, MN — [March 20th, 2026] — Prep Network and Guardian Sports today announced a new partnership that will introduce the LOOP headband to athletes competing across the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament circuit in 2026.
Through the agreement, Guardian Sports will become the Official Headgear Partner of Prep Redzone 7v7 events, creating opportunities for athletes and families to learn about and purchase the LOOP while attending some of the nation’s most competitive high school football tournaments.
Guardian will activate at Premier Prep Redzone tournaments during the 2026 season, including major national and regional events that bring together hundreds of teams and thousands of athletes from across the country.
“Player safety continues to be one of the most important conversations in football,” said Cooper Olson, Head of Partnerships & Advertising Revenue at Prep Network. “Guardian has built a reputation for developing innovative equipment designed to help athletes compete with confidence. This partnership allows us to bring the LOOP headgear directly to the athletes and families participating in our events.”
“Prep Redzone tournaments bring together some of the most competitive and dedicated young athletes in the country, and we’re excited to partner with Prep Network to introduce them to the LOOP,” said Jake Hanson, COO of Guardian Sports. “Our mission at Guardian is to create innovative protection that athletes actually want to wear, and the 7v7 circuit is the perfect environment for players and families to experience how lightweight, comfortable, and protective the LOOP can be.”
About Prep Network
Prep Network is the nation’s leading authority for youth and high school sports analysis, rankings, tournaments, and showcases. Through its eight owned-and-operated media properties and expansive schedule of events, Prep Network creates opportunities for athletes of all levels to compete, improve, and gain exposure. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Prep Network publishes over 4,000 articles each month and hosts more than 450 premier youth and high school sports events annually across the United States. To learn more, visit https://prepnetwork.com/.
About Guardian Sports
Developed by Guardian Sports, the makers of the Guardian Cap trusted by the NFL and worn by more than 500,000 athletes, LOOP® is a Virginia Tech 5-STAR–rated headband designed to provide an added layer of impact protection where it matters most. Built for non-contact and limited-contact sports, LOOP combines lightweight comfort with performance-driven protection in a modern, streamlined design. Its innovative occipital hinge increases coverage of one of the head’s most vulnerable areas while maintaining a secure, low-profile fit. LOOP reflects Guardian’s ongoing commitment to advancing athlete safety through innovative design and proven protection.